December 17, 2020
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
What is HASCAP
HASCAP helps the hardest-hit businesses in all sectors with flexible loans of up to $1 million to help manage business continuity expenses. Qualifying businesses can benefit from:
  • Term loans of $25,000 to $1million CAD
  • Low interest rate of 4% per year, with the option to make interest-only payments for the first 12 months
  • Up to 10 years to repay

For more information on HASCAP including eligibility and how to apply visit the link below:
Alberta Jobs Now program
Businesses and non-profits can apply for funding to reduce the cost of hiring and training Albertans for new jobs.
Employers can apply for funding to offset the cost of hiring and training unemployed or underemployed Albertans in new or vacant positions.
This federal-provincial investment is the largest job training program in Alberta’s history. It will support our province’s recovery, help businesses re-open or grow their workforce, and give Albertans an opportunity to gain the skills they need in today’s job market.
Applications are now open, visit the link below for details:
The Government of Alberta has partnered with the Alberta Chamber of Commerce to provide rapid test kits to businesses throughout Alberta.
Here at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade, we can now offer rapid
COVID-19 testing kits to local businesses and not for profits.
This program aims to keep local business open, by offering free access of rapid COVID-19 tests to small and medium-sized organizations to expedite the identification and isolation of pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases.
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kit Facts:
  • Membership to the Chamber of Commerce is not a prerequisite to participate in this program.
  • Rapid testing kits are being offered at no cost to businesses or organizations.
  • Program participants will be required to provide weekly reports about the number of tests performed, the number of positive results, and how many were confirmed by PCR testing. This information will be shared with Alberta Health.
Those wishing to participate in the rapid COVID-19 testing kit program can contact Donna Morris for information and applications. 
Join us in welcoming Emma Olson to our team!
Summer is quickly approaching and we’re excited to be welcoming visitors back into the community.

We’re excited to introduce Emma Olson who will be joining us this summer to help plan your summer vacations in Alberta.

Emma has lived in Stettler for 5 years and is currently finishing her Hospitality & Tourism Diploma through Olds College. Emma’s favourite part of Stettler is the community and she looks forward to helping you plan your summer adventures!
It's time to get out, have fun and WIN with Think Local, Shop Stettler!
Think Local, Shop Stettler's Scavengerganza is a great way to find what Stettler has to offer.
Starting June 1st, download the Scavengerganza card from www.shopstettler.ca or pick up a copy in person at the Board of Trade office (6606 - 50 Ave).
Visit www.shopstettler.ca for more information and enter to WIN with Think Local, Shop Stettler!
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
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). 
The Community Futures RRRF stream is now offering additional funding of up to $20,000 for rural SMEs and non-profits that have previously received a $40,000 loan. The RRRF program now also offers support up to $60,000 for new eligible applicants.
Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2021.
Learning and Development Opportunities
Intellectual Property 101 – How to Protect your Business Ideas
Join Lawson Lundell LLP in a town-hall style webinar to ask questions, discuss and learn what small businesses and entrepreneurs need to know about Intellectual Property – trademarks, copyrights and patents.
Discussion will include:
  • Your business strategy and IP
  • When should you be thinking about your IP?
  • Who has the rights to IP?
  • Where should you protect your IP?
  • What is a trademark, copyright and patent?
  • What are common mistakes that entrepreneurs and small business owners make?
Visit the website below for an interactive resource that is helping business owners make informed choices about their electricity and natural gas services:
  • find out what utility providers offer services in your city or town
  • check and compare current and historical utility prices in your area
  • understand the charges on your utility bill
  • find helpful tips on reducing your utility charges and switching utility providers
  • get help resolving utility problems
How to Pay Yourself As a Business Owner

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