COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self Test Kits |
To help support the Saskatchewan business community, we are distributing two-week supplies of COVID-19 rapid antigen self test kits for personal use and for businesses with under 10 employees.
Days: Tuesdays + Fridays
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 200-2221 Cornwall St., Regina
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Low Carbon Economy Challenge – Champions stream: Expression of Interest |
In January 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched an open call for Expressions of Interest under the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s Champions stream.
This new opportunity will provide over $200 million in funding to a wide range of applicants across Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants can request between $1 million and $25 million for their projects.
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is March 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM CST.
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Canada Digital Adoption Program |
The federal government recently launched the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to help Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt their digital technologies.
Under the CDAP, Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can assess their digital readiness and apply for grants and loans online.
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How businesses and Canadians can help Ukraine - Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce stands with Ukraine and the Ukrainian business community during this devastating time for their country.
For those that would like to help, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has compiled a series of links to the specific areas of greatest need that outline meaningful ways to make donations, as well as various information sources regarding sanctions and other relevant policy.
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Are you ready to PROPEL your business beyond the competition and into the future? - WESK |
WESK is now accepting applications for Propel, a one-year training program to help women entrepreneurs in crisis proofing their businesses. Propel was developed as part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Scale Up for Entrepreneurs Initiative.
Curriculum will be offered virtually through on-demand learning modules and micro-credentialling courses, enabling you to learn on your own schedules.
Deadline to apply is March 30, 2022.
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Employment Standards and Foreign Worker Protection Training Webinars - Government of Saskatchewan |
The Employment Standards Branch’s series of free webinars for 2022-23 cover various employment standards topics such as Employment Standards overview, protections for foreign workers, tips for taking the Young Worker Readiness Certificate course, employment leaves, what you need to know about employing youth, understanding when overtime is payable, understanding layoffs and ending employment, COVID-19 and the Saskatchewan Employment Act and many more. |
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Embracing Life Launches App and Website for Suicide Prevention |
The Embracing Life Initiative has developed a new website and app to provide people in Saskatchewan with resources and information on suicide prevention.
The app delivers two distinct types of support - how to help others and how to help yourself, and also provides contacts for resources and counselling.
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South Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund - SSCF |
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) grants to charitable activities that promote and enhance vibrant, healthy and caring communities in south Saskatchewan.
The purpose of the South Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund is to allow the SSCF to respond to areas of focus identified in its current Vital Signs Report.
The deadline to apply is May 16, 2022.
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Energy On Tap: Helium in Saskatchewan |
When: March 24 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Join us for an update on the state of helium in Saskatchewan from Andrew Davidson, CEO of Royal Helium and the Deputy Minister of Energy and Resources for the Government of Saskatchewan, Susanna Laaksonen-Craig.
We will discuss the exploration and development of helium in Western Canada, where the exploration is taking place, and how the extraction and utilization of helium will affect our province.
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Roundtable Series - Cyber Security: Trends in Saskatchewan |
When: March 23 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Virtual
Join us for a discussion on current cyber trends in the Saskatchewan business landscape, how to prepare for a cyber incident, how to respond to a cyber breach, and what cyber security professionals anticipate we will see in the future.
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When: April 7 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: The Hotel Saskatchewan - Regina
Connect with the premier, key ministers and critics at an exclusive gathering and help present the viewpoints of Saskatchewan's business community.
Political Forum is open only to owners and employees of businesses or organizations that hold a current SCC membership.
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The 2022 ABEX Awards presented by Conexus Credit Union |
When: November 5
Where: Prairieland Park - Saskatoon
Get ready to dust off your tuxedos and evening gowns — after two years of a virtual awards program, we are thrilled to be hosting the 2022 ABEX Awards at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon while also offering an option for viewers to tune in virtually.
Nominations and applications are officially open!
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Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship (Candid Conversations Series) - WESK |
When: March 17 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: mâmawêyatitân Centre - Regina
WESK's latest event in their Candid Conversation series, offered in partnership with FHQ Developments Ltd., will be moderated by SCC Director of Indigenous Engagement, Nick Crighton!
The Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship panel will delve into the importance of economic reconciliation, social impacts, and how we can collaborate moving forward.
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Good Business: Addressing Harassment in Saskatchewan Workplaces - Enough Already |
Date: March 24 @ 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual
This webinar will inform employers, employees and workplaces about the recent changes to The Saskatchewan Employment Act, and provide participants insight into understanding how sexual harassment impacts the health and culture of a workplace.
Participants will leave the workshop with Saskatchewan-specific knowledge and resources, and takeaway tools and techniques to be able to identify harassment, how to respond to a disclosure and how to have the initial conversation to begin to support.
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Letter to Ministers from Canada’s business community regarding possible work stoppage at CP |
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently signed a letter facilitated by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce urging the federal government to do what is best for Canada’s economy and facilitate a negotiation between CP and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. |
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Saskatchewan's Top Employers 2022 |
Congratulations to all SCC members who made this year's list of Saskatchewan's Top Employers!
Your commitment to your employees and their success helps make Saskatchewan a better place to live, work and invest.
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SaskTel brings 5G connectivity to the City of Saskatoon |
“We at the Saskatchewan Chamber understand how critical advanced communications technologies are to the overall success of businesses throughout the province and we are pleased that SaskTel is making the necessary investments needed to bring 5G connectivity to the province,” said Elissa Laliberte, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Acting CEO.
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Congratulations, Gord and Maureen! |
"For decades, the Haddocks have started or franchised more than a dozen companies — in Saskatchewan and nationally—leading the next generation of entrepreneurs and business professionals."
Congratulations to longtime SCC members Gord and Maureen Haddock for being named recipients of the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association's Alumni Achievement Awards!
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A polytechnic first: using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve mining processes (SaskPolytech) |
"The mining industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as tools to optimize processes, create efficiencies, increase production and enhance decision-making.
Over the past two years Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE), Saskatchewan's first and only Technology Access Centre (TAC), has been working with Cameco on an applied research project that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance their uranium mining processes."
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SCC Indigenous Awareness Training |
Join SCC Director of Indigenous Engagement Nick Crighton for two half-day sessions of Indigenous Awareness Training Level 1: Myths & Misconceptions on April 12 & 13 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Open to SCC members and the general public, these introductory sessions cover the history of First Nation & Métis peoples in Saskatchewan from pre-contact to today, including Treaties and the TRC Calls to Action.
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Indigenous Economic Development Forum (FHQ Developments) |
When: March 24
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre - Regina
"Let's discuss Economic Reconciliation through Indigenous lead business models, connect key stakeholders in business communities with Indigenous participants, share future economic and investment opportunities, outline the impact of Indigenous participation and highlight what is working."
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Indigenous Business Partnership Training |
The Government of Saskatchewan and MNP are partnering to deliver training programs focused on establishing joint ventures with Indigenous development corporations and communities.
Geared to economic developers of Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations at the management level, these sessions will empower businesses to build Indigenous joint ventures to expand investment opportunities in Saskatchewan
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Building great skills while building positive relationships (Eagle Feather News) |
"In a classroom on Cowessess First Nation, 12 students are learning the skills that could launch them into new careers in mining.
“I like that it is giving a great opportunity to be getting better jobs and better stability for families in the future,” said Robert Kay.
He’s part of the inaugural Digital Transformation in Potash Mining training program facilitated by Morris Interactive, which started Jan. 10 and will run until early March."
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SHARC Energy Enters MOU With Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation & Saskatchewan Renewable Energy Solutions |
"The purpose of the MOU is to create an environmentally, socially and economically beneficial renewable energy project utilizing solar energy and SHARC Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”) equipment."
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"Waves of Change: Indigenous clean energy leadership for Canada’s clean, electric future" (ICE Network)
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ICE Network has released "Waves of Change," a "scoping paper that seeks to provide Indigenous viewpoints on a net zero future and highlights the leadership role of Indigenous Peoples at the forefront of Canada's clean energy transition.
This paper shows the trajectory of Indigenous-led electricity generation across Canada, which can be characterized as a series of dramatic transformations or waves—stages of continuous change."
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SCC Board of Directors: Call for Nominations |
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has four board of director positions that are up for election in 2022 by members of the SCC.
The deadline for nominations is March 23, 2022
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