December 17, 2020
Together We Can
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Think Local, Shop Stettler
2021 - 2022 Marketing Campaign
We have been busy visiting our local businesses to discuss the new TLSS program for this year. If we have not made it to your business yet please contact us by calling 403-742-3181.
Through the Think Local, Shop Stettler Marketing Campaign; we utilize bulk advertising to encourage consumers to look locally before they travel or shop online from out-of-town distributers. The program also offers a way for businesses to say ‘Thank you’ to your customers for supporting local with opportunities to WIN! and by offering free community events several times throughout the year. The program runs annually November through October.
The 2021 – 2022 Think Local, Shop Stettler Marketing Campaign will include group promotions as well as individual business advertising opportunities.

Promotions and events include:

·        Cash Cards ·        Stampede Week
·        Scavengerganza ·        Cash Mobs
·        Christmas in July ·        The Night Before the Night Before
·        Moonlight Madness ·       and MORE!
·        www.shopstettler.ca website
(new and improved coming soon!)
There are three options for businesses to join the
Think Local, Shop Stettler Program:
Event Sponsor $100 plus GST
·        Sponsor Think Local, Shop Stettler events ·        Website Business Listing with Direct Link
·        General promotion on all advertising avenues
Supporting Business $200 plus GST
·        Lure Card Business Listing ·        Website Business Listing with Direct Link
·        Think Local, Shop Stettler Window Decal and ·        General promotion on all advertising avenues
Digital Logo for self-promotion
·        Sponsor Think Local, Shop Stettler events
Participating Business $225 plus GST
·      Participant in all Think Local, Shop Stettler promotions ·        Sponsor Think Local, Shop Stettler events
·        Option to participate in individual advertising opportunities ·        Website Business Listing with Direct Link
·        Lure Card Business Listing ·        General promotion on all advertising avenues
·        Think Local, Shop Stettler Window Decal and
Digital Logo for self-promotion
If you have any questions about the TLSS program or are interested in joining please contact Donna Morris by calling 403-742-3181 or email with the link below:
Opportunity Development Cooperative
We are excited to be moving into our second meeting to discuss the Opportunity Development Cooperative. The first meeting was a very successful start to learn about the ODC and how other communities have seen success and growth through this progam. If you were unable to attend the first meeting, you can still join us as we further discuss and move forward with a plan for an Opportunity Development Coorperative in Stettler. If you are looking for ways to invest locally, are wanting to expand or diversify your business or have an idea for a new business, please join us for the next meeting.

If you are planning to attend our meeting on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00p.m. please RSVP witht the link below:
Rapid Test Program
Through this initiative, participating chambers of commerce are rolling out free rapid tests for small- and medium-sized businesses in communities across the province.
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade is happy to be part of this initiative to help our local businesses. If your business is interested in participating in the Rapid Test Kit program or requires more information please contact Donna Morris at 403-742-3181 or email her through the link below:
Targeting COVID-19
Support Measures
Backgrounder
To support Canadians and Canadian businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, the government introduced a comprehensive set of measures, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, Lockdown Support and Canada Recovery Hiring Program. These programs, which have supported millions of workers, have evolved as the pandemic has evolved, in order to provide support to people who continue to need it the most.
The wage subsidy, rent subsidy and Lockdown Support expire on October 23, 2021. The passage of the budget implementation act provided the government with the authority to further extend these programs until November 20, 2021.
The government is proposing to use this authority to provide tourism, hospitality and other hard-hit organizations with support until November 20, 2021 under two new programs:

  • The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program
  • The Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program

The government is also proposing to introduce legislation as soon as possible to extend these programs past November 20, 2021, until May 7, 2022, with authority for further amendments through regulations until July 2, 2022.  

Learn more about these programs by visiting the link below:
Learning and Development Opportunities
Building a Successful Growth Strategy for your Small Business

  • Date: November 18
  • Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This webinar will go through each of the key stages for a successful growth strategy. At each step, we will give you advice, as well as suggestions on key indicators that you should monitor.
If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you rarely take time to sit down and think about your future growth—how to take your company to the next level in a smart, disciplined way.

You will learn:
  • The strategies entrepreneurs use to create and grow successful companies.
  • How to communicate your expertise and the value of your products and services using 5 different types of content to generate B2B leads and sales.
  • Discover how a SWOT analysis can provide a clear picture of your business’s current strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities
  • How to strategically create content for various types of buyers to maximize the impact of your marketing efforts.
  • Learn about building an action plan to achieve a clear vision of where you want to take your business in the next 3-5 years.
Register today for this free webinar presented by Business Link.
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Community
Your Input is Needed!
The team at Stettler Learning Centre/Campus Alberta Central are cunducting their annual survey for businesses to identify what adult programs the community/business leaders are seeing a need for. This includes post-secondary programs. 
If you can please complete the short survey before Monday, November 8, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Click the link below to complete the survey:
Stettler's Light the Night
Stettler Town and Country Museum
In 2020, 1158 vehicles toured in 11 days to enjoy the 51 participating community displays!
If you are interested in participating with a display in this year's Light the Night please contact Karen at the museum by calling 403-742-4534 or emailing karen@stettlermuseum.com
Light the Night is a family favourite event each holiday season. Don't miss your chance to be involved. They are always looking for volunteers as well!
Business to Business

To encourage shopping local this year StettlerLocal.com has created the 2021 Local Holiday Shopping Guide which will launch on November 12th!
This guide will be a festive webpage with a list of businesses that offer gift cards, local Christmas Markets, and businesses with special Christmas sales making Christmas shopping locally easy and fun! 
Please visit the link below to see options for marketing your business
through the holidays. 
By having a Town of Stettler Business License you are already a member of the
Stettler Board of Trade!
 You are eligible to utilize benefits available through the Alberta Chambers of Commerce as well as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. 

Visit the link below to find out what benefits are available! Click the added value benefits to find savings on everything from fuel to shipping fees, you can save with your BOT membership!