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Fuelling Our Business Community
We were absolutely inspired and excited to attend the Grand Opening of Couture Hair & Body. We love tenacity and bravery they have shown by purchasing a commercial space and opening up in this new location. We wish you success today, tomorrow and well into the future.

Congratulations from everyone at your Chamber!
Data collected during the BREWD survey and also during our phone calls to businesses have solidified the importance of choosing local first. We spoke to CHAT news this week about the importance of our Local First YXH campaign and why it's so important to make the effort to think local, be local and buy local. Watch the story.
Quick Check Up
Your Weekly Tune Up
A government-wide strategy will create jobs and drive investment and diversification in Alberta, while a new consultation will modernize intellectual property in the province. Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy (IGS) is a $75-million initiative led by the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. In addition a consultation with the technology sector to modernize Alberta’s intellectual property laws will be conducted. More information

Alberta is shifting to targeted COVID-19 testing to reduce testing wait times, speed up access to results and support Albertans during influenza season and the winter months. Voluntary asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended for other Albertans who have no symptoms and no suspected exposure to COVID-19. More information

The Government of Canada released an update on COVID-19 measures to support youth and students including the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), Canada Emergency Student Benefit, Canada Summer Jobs 2020, Enhancing Student Financial Assistance for fall 2020 and the Student Work Placement (SWP) Program.

The province has released an expanded recovery plan. More information

Want to know what else happened that you need to know?
The Power of Community
Community Builder Spotlight:
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has been a a member of our Chamber since 1947 and CHAT 94.5 can boast that they are the longest running radio station in Medicine Hat. As technology has expanded so has JPBG's reach in our community through television and an online presence. They have been a steadfast presence in our community connecting us with information and each other. Thank you for keeping us in the know and for being a Community Builder!

Watch the interview with General Sales Manager, Steven Pudwell, above.
Mandatory Mask Survey Results
The results of our Mandatory Mask Survey have been collected and we want to thank everyone who took time to participate.

We received over 2700 responses from the community with 63.13% stating they were not in favour of mandatory mask use in public indoor spaces. See the full survey results.
Advocacy in Action
It was a very busy week for the policy wonks of your Chamber!

Several Board and staff members attended the Alberta Chamber of Commerce virtual AGM and Policy Conference last week, presenting seven new policies, four renewing polices and co-sponsoring two policies, all of which were adopted and constituted 13 of the 38 policies debated this year. 

As new policies were being adopted the Board also marked five policies as complete at the first Board meeting of the 2020-21 chamber year.

Read our press release to find out about the policies that were passed and the policy wins we achieved and completed during that last few months
As a new or seasoned business owner, finding the right commercial building, in the right location can be an extensive process. On the other hand, owning a commercial building and trying to attract a potential lessee or the right buyer can also be an exhausting endeavour.

Looking for more ways to promote your business, advertise your products, sell both residential and commercial properties, find or lease locations, or offer up your used office equipment? Check out our Buy and Sell XChange page on our website! If you need more information contact Chantel, Membership Services Coordinator, at members@medicinehatchamber.com or (403) 527-5214 ext. 223.
Enriching Your Business
Deals
Job Postings / Sales and Promotions
Do you have a sale or promotion you would like to feature? Email Chantel at membership@medicinehatchamber.com
Fill up on Funding
Business Scale-up and Productivity supports high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies. It offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses.
The CCDA has put together Lighting Rebate Program to help stakeholders with security for their business by subsidizing the cost of installing security lighting at the rear of the business to help deter unwanted activity. Apply now.
Helpful Webinars
Crisis Communications in Times of Pandemic: Maintaining Your Brand

September 23
Recalling your Workforce After COVID-19

September 24
Lessons Learned through COVID-19


September 24
Next Level Events
Take Ownership of Your Power

Terralta Inc. have recently been named the first certified LG Chem Home energy battery company in Canada and we are hosting an educational webinar on Saturday Sept 26th at 10:00AM. This webinar will allow home owners an inside view to the benefits of home energy storage as well as some background on Terralta, solar PV education, the energy markets in Alberta and the history of LG Chem. This is not a sales webinar. Education is the goal!
2020 Business Awards: Driving Business Forward

This year the Chamber will be replacing their usual gala with a hybrid celebration featuring a virtual live component as well as host locations throughout the city. Attendees will also have the ability to attend from the comfort of their own homes if they choose.  Find out more and register now!
See our events calendar for more opportunities to connect.
Sparking Conversation
Have you applied for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)?
Yes
No, I do not require the assistance
No, I do not know about this business support
I do not qualify for this business support
If you don't qualify for this CEBA, please email us and let us know at policy@medicinehatchamber.com.
Last week: Do you currently volunteer on a board or committee:
Yes: 41.7% No: 58.3%
The ages of those who volunteer:
25-34: 18.2% 35-50: 45.5% 50-65: 36.4%
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