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Fuelling Our Business Community
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner!
Celebrate how lucky we are to call YXH home this month and discover these amazing businesses:
The Board and staff of the Chamber set aside time over the last few months to set our direction and develop our strategic plan. The Chamber has established four main goals and ten primary objectives with over 40 initiatives to drive the organization forward towards a strategically aligned future framework
It's that time of year again!

We would like to hear from you. Which social media topics are you interested in and how would you like to see the conference delivered?
Quick Check Up
AB Trace Together

Over the next 10 to 20 years, this up-and-coming urban village on the South Saskatchewan could play host to 1,000 new housing units, plus new office space and retail opportunities.

While much work remains to be done – community consultation, master planning and development – key pieces of the Waterfront District are already falling into place.
Your Weekly Tune Up
Effective immediately, updated health measures are in place for indoor fitness and libraries, Changes to current restrictions for retail, children’s sports, and hotels, banquets, community halls and conference centres have been delayed to step 3. Libraries can now open but must limit capacity to 15 percent of fire code occupancy, not including staff. More information.
The federal government announced that the government intends to extend the current rate structures for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support from March 14 to June 5, 2021. More information.
Volunteers may be able to do your taxes for free through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). You could be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. A list of tax clinics is posted on the CRA website and there are two located in Medicine Hat. More information.
Within two weeks, participating pharmacies and Alberta Health Services will begin vaccinating Albertans between the ages of 65 and 74, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons age 50 or older, regardless of where they live. More information.
Starting March 10, anyone who books a first dose of vaccine will have their second dose timeline extended up to four months, and the appointment will be booked at a later date. More information.
The Government of Alberta is making it easier for larger employers to apply for the Critical Worker Benefit. Employers can use the ‘Employee Bulk Upload’ template to apply on behalf of 200 or more eligible employees. Employers can access the template by following the prompts when applying through the private sector application portal. More information.
Want to know what else happened that you need to know?
Member Spotlight
March is Nutrition Month and Sedona North has a great promotion available for Chamber Members to take advantage of. Throughout the month, when you purchase any Nutrigenomix 70 gene marker Report package (Option 1 or 2) on or before March 28th, 2021, you will also qualify to receive a FREE PDF Skin Health Report (Over $200 Value).
Enriching Your Business
Our Request for Proposal module allows members to post any contract work required or request for quotations of products or services they need and allows other member companies to view or bid on projects or work within our district.
Sales and Promotions
Come on down and shop the new Lululemon attire in the Pro Shop Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm
2021 EISENBARTH ART PUZZLES are now available to order
Power of Community
In keeping with our Lucky to be in YXH campaign we wanted to share a quick story about the Medicine Hat College Faculty Association Wellness Committee. In an effort to keep faculty and staff entertained, involved and motivated during these stressful pandemic times the Committee has hosted online events over the last few months and the prizes were always gift cards to local businesses.

Thank you for continuing to think Local First and supporting our wonderful local businesses!
Advocacy in Action
Budget 2021
The provincial Chamber network met with Finance Minister Travis Toews last week to take a deeper dive into the recently released budget. During the call, we asked specifically about our policy priorities and have started conversations with government on our newly adopted policy on workplace mental health supports.
The Chamber was one of the partners in a partnership focused on regional vitality.

Voices from across Southeast Alberta shared their passion for the region and aspirations for its future.

The online Regional Vitality Summit in February concluded six months of collaborative work done by local leaders and contributed to the final report which is now available online.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been urging the government to publish the details on what support rates will look like past March 13 and the announcement from the Prime Minister answered those calls. Businesses can now plan with certainty this spring, knowing what level of support they will receive from these critical support programs through June of this year.
Have Your Say
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is undertaking a comprehensive, province-wide survey about Alberta’s labour market and the skills we need to continue to grow. This annual survey helps compare trends year over year—a comparison that is more important than ever as the labour market continues to evolve in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is open until March 26.
Fill up on Funding
The Energy Savings for Business (ESB) Program has released new measures eligible for incentives. These new measures will give businesses more opportunities to take advantage of the program, implement efficient equipment, and, ultimately, reduce emissions. You can submit multiple applications for the same location, providing they do not exceed an incentive level of $250,000. More information.
Next Level Events
Shop YXH: Training Session
March 25: 10 - 11 AM
2021 Employer Information Session for Student Wage Subsidy Program Assistance
Helpful Webinars
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is hosting a series of webinars this month to protect you and your business. Find links to this series of webinars on their website. With four weeks of training focused on Cybercrimes & Online Scams, Identity Theft & Fraud, Business Fraud & Scams and Mass Marketing & Phone Scams. More information.
Find more webinars in our Webinar Calendar
Sparking Conversation
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