We are now closed to the public however are still operating.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Reach us at: 403-742-3181
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The Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, in partnership with Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency, will be collecting emergency information from businesses along with details on their current situation to help share resources and prepare for recovery.
We are asking all businesses to please fill out this vital form.
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Are you needing assistance?
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Join us in our virtual Regional Resilience series focusing on a different sector at each session.
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Travel Alberta is hosting a
Connections Live Webinar Series
Today's topic covered Communicating With Customers During a Crisis and the recording can be found
here.
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UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS E-COMMERCE CAN BRING TO YOUR BUSINESS AND HOW TO GET STARTED
The COVID-19 crisis has businesses looking at different ways to serve their customers while adhering to current restrictions to help stop the spread. On April 23, Connections LIVE welcomes Calgarian and fourth-generation Albertan Kelly Doody, Founder & CEO, Social School to discuss the benefits e-commerce can bring to your business. She will explore the types of businesses and offerings that work online and some strategies to get your business up and running. There is no cost to join, but pre-registration is required.
Thursday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Learn how you can adopt your shipping needs to a platform that will save you money with
Freightcom
Learn how you can adopt your shipping needs to a platform that will save you money. New to shipping?
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Find out how this platform works and how it can save you money and time.
Our webinar with Freightcom will provide you the essentials to get your business shipping needs on track.
April 24 at 12 p.m. MT.
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Don't forget the deadline is approaching for the 2020 #MarketingChallenge.
Applications are open April 1st - 30th
Last year, 2 Stettler Businesses placed in this competition!
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Creating Engaging Content for Your Small Business Facebook Page
Posting on social media might seem simple, but posting the RIGHT content is a bit more complicated. Learn how to generate content ideas, create engaging content that will start conversations with your ideal customer, and get more value out of the time you put into your Business's Facebook page. There will an opportunity to have a Marketing specialist answer any of your questions at the end of the webinar.
April 23 @ 2:00PM
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Eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account is being adjusted. Announced this morning, businesses which have a 2019 payroll of $20,000 to $1,500,000.00 are now eligible for the CEBA. This is both an increase and a decrease from the original $50,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. At this time, over 195,000 loans have been approved for small and medium businesses.
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Additionally, the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program has been announced. This program is in the beginning phases and will have to be created in partnership with each province and territory. As more information is announced we will report it to you, our amazing local businesses.
Lastly, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has become more inclusive.
- Allows people to earn up to $1,000 per month while collecting the CERB.
- Extend the CERB to seasonal workers who have exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to undertake their regular seasonal work as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Extend the CERB to workers who have recently exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to find a job or return to work because of COVID-19.
These changes will be retroactive to March 15, 2020
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CEWS applications open April 27, 2020
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) supports employers that are hardest hit by the pandemic, and protect the jobs Canadians depend on.
The subsidy generally covers 75% of an employee's wages – up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors who have suffered a drop in gross revenues of at least 15% in March, and 30% in April and May.
The program will be in place for a 12-week period, from March 15 to June 6, 2020.
Employers who are eligible for the CEWS are entitled to receive a 100% refund for certain employer contributions to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan, the Quebec Pension Plan, and the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan paid in respect of employees who are on leave with pay.
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New Small and Medium Business Assistance
Rural Businesses and Communities:
We are providing $287 million to support rural businesses and communities by providing them with much-needed access to capital through the Community Futures Network.
Assisting Innovative and Early Stage Businesses:
We are investing $250 million to assist innovative, early-stage companies that are unable to access other COVID-19 business supports through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). IRAP provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market.
Young Entrepreneurs:
We are providing $20.1 million in support for Futurpreneur Canada to continue supporting young entrepreneurs across Canada who are facing challenges due to COVID-19. The funding will allow Futurpreneur Canada to provide payment relief for its clients for up to 12 months.
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Mental Health for Business Owners
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Each webinar will be hosted weekly at the same day and time, and provide a 15 minute overview of a key micro-skill that you can do to support charging your mental health battery. After the 15-minute micro-skill review, there will be a 10-15 min Q and A for you to ask your own mental fitness questions. You can also view previously hosted webinars.
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Alberta’s Mental Health Helpline is available 24-7 toll-free and offers confidential support for mental health concerns: 1-877-303-2642.
The Crisis Text Line Alberta is a service available 24-7 that offers information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for Albertans of all ages, by texting CONNECT to 741741.
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Alberta 211 is a free helpline that connects Albertans to community and social services in their area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages
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Alberta’s Addiction Helpline is available 24-7 toll-free and offers confidential support for alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling: 1-866-332-2322
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From the Canadian Centre for Occupations Health and Safety
Mental Health Awareness
About one in five Canadians experience mental health issues at some point during their working years. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, it is estimated that mental illness costs the Canadian economy more than $50 billion per year in terms of healthcare service use, lost workdays and work disruptions. A healthy Canadian economy - and a healthy workplace - relies on healthy minds.
This course provides an introduction to the complex issue of mental health in the workplace, and explains why it is so important. You will learn the difference between mental well-being and mental illness, factors that put people at risk, and the roles of early intervention and promotion of mental well-being at work.
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Tomorrow, April 22, is Administrative Professionals Day!
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Thank you to all the Administrative Professionals who work tirelessly to make the businesses they work for so amazing. Right now is a great time to send them an extra thank you as in many places they are the first person to greet you through the doors despite COVID-19.
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If your business is in immediate need of an item or resource to continue operations please contact us at 403-742-3181 or email
info@stettlerboardoftrade.com
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If your business is offering a special or promotion to assist other local businesses we would love to help you get the word out.
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Our local advertisers are here to help you get the word out about new and updated products and services as well as to help prepare for recovery
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From the Stettler Board of Trade and ECA Review
Local businesses are able to advertise their services and hours with the ECA Review at 50% cost sponsored by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development
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Christina Komives
Sales Manager
Stettler Independent • Castor Advance
(780) 314-8787 (Cell)
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- 30 Second Spots - $22 (buy one get one free)
- 15 Second Spots - $12.50 (buy one get one free)
- Now and Then Package $500.00 - Fifty 30 second ads (split billing available)
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Offers From Rairdan Services
1. I can offer web design on a payment plan until further notice. Cost split over 3-5 months to help businesses get online ASAP. Local businesses selling products need to get online ASAP and will be given priority. Free web design consults and quotes over the phone, Zoom or Google.
2. 1/2 price business listings on StettlerLocal.com
3. Free Classifieds on StettlerLocal.com
4. Free business updates on StettlerLocal.com
5. 1/2 price Promoting Sales or flyers on StettlerLocal.com website, newsletters, and social media.
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