The Stettler Board of Trade Welcomes
2021 Board of Directors
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development welcomed new Board of Directors at their 2021 Annual General Meeting February 09, 2021. Welcome to the following directors:
President- Matt Dorsett - Peavey Mart
Vice President- Rebecca Walline - ATB
Directors: Kurt Baker – Grate Kitchen Shoppe, Terry Chesla – Re/Max 1st Choice Realty, Kelly Hicks Stettler Dodge, Ryan McNeill – ATB & Jude’s Liquor Store, Brandi Page – Canalta Hotel, Dave Goodwin – Phoenix House Bed & Breakfast, Justin Tanner – Gitzel & Company, Erin Wilkie – Stettler Learning Centre, Joanne MacDonald – Jomac Travel and Shannon Lukens - Scotiabank
Ex-officio members: Town of Stettler Mayor Sean Nolls, Town of Stettler Councillor Gord Lawlor, Town of Stettler Councillor Scott Pfeiffer
Alternate: Town of Stettler Councillor Wayne Smith
“I’m looking forward to serving another term and want to thank the board and our great community for all of their support” stated new President, Matt Dorsett.
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development is an organization comprised of business owners and municipal representation. The Executive meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month (excluding July and August). This board is committed to encouraging and supporting businesses to be responsive to change through consultation, advice, funding opportunities, economic development and the cultivation of entrepreneurs. All businesses with a Town of Stettler business license are entitled to a Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development membership free of charge.
Are you looking for other ways to get involved with the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and make a difference in our community? We have many sub-committees always looking for new members to bring fresh insights and ideas to the table.
Think Local, Shop Stettler
Awards Gala
Destination Stettler
Trade Show
Taste of the Heartland
Contact us today if you are interested in joining any of our committees and we can give you more details.
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Do you own a business in Stettler?
Live in or visit Stettler?
We want your insight!
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The Town of Stettler is working to better understand the commercial landscape in the community, including retail spending, travel patterns, and shopping habits.
Working in collaboration with our consultants, urbanMetrics, your input will help identify opportunities for Stettler businesses, strategies to attract new companies, as well as tools that can improve the overall economic climate for residents and business owners in Stettler.
The survey will take 5-10 minutes and is open until February 28, 2021 – we look forward to hearing from you.
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Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
Ryan McNeill from ATB and Stettler Board of Trade Director gives us some insight into the Canadian Emergency Business Account. For more information on CEBA visit: https://ceba-cuec.ca/
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Are you confident in Alberta's business reopening?
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If your business has been required to close or reduce operations, you have the option to complete a few additional questions to help us better understand your circumstances.
Your feedback is important! The ACC network will use survey results to help advocate for business during Alberta's economic reopening.
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Overview
The Critical Worker Benefit will provide a one-time payment of $1,200 to eligible Albertans in recognition of their hard work to provide Albertans with the care and critical services they need.
The benefit will be distributed to more than 380,000 workers in the health-care, social services, education and private sectors.
Applications for the private sector will open on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Applications will remain open until Friday, March 19, 2021.
For more details on eligibility and how to apply click link below:
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For government information and resources for businesses visit Alberta Biz Connect. |
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BDC has finalized the details of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee, an initiative designed to provide support to all businesses that have been highly impacted by the pandemic. |
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The Government of Canada has mandated BDC to provide a guarantee to participating financial institutions for 100% of the value of new loans to help businesses access additional liquidity and cover operating costs, as follows:
- loans ranging from $25,000 to $1 million to qualifying businesses;
- low-interest loans and repayment terms of up to 10 years;
- up to a 12-month postponement on principal repayments at the start of the loan.
Eligible companies must have been financially stable and viable prior to current economic situation and have received payments either from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Program or the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Program by having demonstrated a minimum 50% revenue decline for at least three months (not necessarily consecutive) within the eight-month period prior to the date of a HASCAP Guarantee application.
Business owners need to contact their primary financial institution to access the program. Participating financial institutions will begin deploying the program next week.
Read the full press release by clicking button below:
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) |
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The Government of Canada and Community Futures organizations (CFs) understand the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the small business community throughout the West. As a result, the Government of Canada has made funds available to the CFs to provide support and assistance to SMEs through the rural stream of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).
Small business owners impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for loans up to $40,000 through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund provides funding to support businesses that have not been approved for supports through the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) or the Emergency Loan Program delivered through Aboriginal Financial Institutions.
General Details:
• Maximum loan of $40,000;
• 0% interest until December 31, 2022;
• No principal payments until December 31, 2022;
• Principal repayments can be voluntarily made at any time without penalty;
• 25% up to a maximum of $10,000 in loan forgiveness is available, provided the outstanding balance is paid back by December 31, 2022;
• If any part of the balance is not paid by December 31, 2022, the remaining balance will be converted to a term loan effective January 1, 2023; and,
• The full balance must be repaid no later than December 31, 2025.
For more information or to apply visit:
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Learning and Development Opportunities |
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Community Feedback Survey for FCSS |
The Stettler & District FCSS we would like to ask you to please take 2 minutes to fill out this Community Feedback survey. This survey will provide them with the information necessary to help assess and meet the changing needs in the community.
Thank you in advance for your time.
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Join the 2021 Census Team!
The census paints a portrait of Canada's population and the places where we live. Information from the census will ensure that your community has the data it needs for planning schools, daycare, housing, hospitals, emergency services, roads, public transportation, and employment skills training.
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To assist in the collection of census data, Statistics Canada is hiring approximately 32,000 people across the country (about 5,000 in Alberta). Crew Leaders will be hired to train, lead and supervise a team of Enumerators, while Enumerators will be hired to complete census questionnaires with residents. The rates of pay range from $17.83 to $21.77 an hour, plus authorized expenses.
In response to COVID-19, collection procedures for the 2021 Census have been redesigned to ensure respondents and census employees are safe by limiting the amount of contact needed to participate in this important exercise. In the case of in-person visits, census employees will be required to wear personal safety equipment (provided by Statistics Canada) as well as maintain proper physical distancing, in accordance with guidelines from public health authorities.
For more information or to apply click the link below:
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Become an ATB Marketplace Vendor Today! |
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"Find and sell to local buyers. Grow your business. Give yourself and the economy a boost.
The ATB Marketplace is open to all Albertan business owners looking to sell products and services online. The platform is a great fit if you want to:
Sell your merchandise in an online store.
Get more eyes on your product.
Leverage ATB’s network to increase your brand awareness.
Contribute to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs."
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Ready to grow? Register for ATB X
ATB X is the place to grow your business—because no one succeeds alone.
We created ATB X to offer programs that address the needs of all kinds of Albertan businesses—from startups, to solopreneurs, to growth stage businesses. ATB X is a customized, growth-focused experience delivered by businesses, for businesses, through experts, connections, and community.
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