July Mid-Month Newsletter Sponsored By |
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Is Hiring a Challenge for Your Business? |
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As the labour market and economy heat up, the Alberta Chambers network has partnered with industry partners and the Government of Alberta to identify hiring challenges employers may be facing.
- Is Alberta’s labour market well positioned to respond?
- Do businesses have access to the appropriate skills and talent?
- What challenges do employers face when hiring workers?
Your participation in this 2-3 minute survey will help inform government workforce strategies. Survey results will be made publicly available on the Hub, ACC and BCA websites.
The survey will take 2-3 minutes to complete and is open until 5:00 P.M. on July 15th, 2022.
If you're a business operator, this is your chance to have your voice heard!
Your responses will remain anonymous and help us advocate on your behalf to government, supporting Alberta’s job creators and communities.
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Workforce Strategies Grant - Expression of Interest
The Government of Alberta is pleased to launch a call for applications for Workforce Strategies grants. Organizations have until July 22 to submit an expression of interest for their project.
As part of Alberta at Work, Workforce Strategies grants support organizations with innovative solutions that will help Albertans develop new skills and assist employers and industry to grow their workforce. Successful projects can be up to 36 months long and funding will range from $50,000 to $1.5 million.
To be eligible for a Workforce Strategies grant, organizations must have a minimum of two years’ experience related to one of the following streams that they apply under:
- Skills development stream, which supports the re-skilling of unemployed Albertans by providing training and/or services resulting in new skills development and employment.
- Regional and employer-focused stream, which supports regional and employer-led projects that address regional workforce challenges.
- Industry-focused stream, which supports industry-led projects that address provincial workforce needs.
For more information, including important dates and the application guidelines, click the button below.
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Apply now for the Civil Society Fund
All sectors and sizes of organizations can now apply for grants up to $500,000 through the third round of the Civil Society Fund.
Alberta’s government is investing an additional $6 million through the fund to help address challenges Albertans are facing in the wake of the pandemic, including homelessness, unemployment, domestic violence and sexual violence. Funding is intended to help civil society transform how community organizations function, innovate and work together to address pressing social challenges.
Any eligible Alberta organization with an innovative project supporting social recovery or increasing economic participation for Albertans is encouraged to apply. Information on how to submit a funding application is available on alberta.ca. The application deadline is Sept. 2.
The Civil Society Fund is part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan to harness the power of civil society post-pandemic. The $20-million fund is intended to leverage the existing strengths of civil society to better address social problems and improve supports for Albertans.
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Newcomers Entrepreneur Program
Are you a newcomer in Canada? Do you have an idea or skill that you could turn into a business?
This free intensive 10-week training program will help enhance your knowledge, abilities, and connections to become a successful business owner!
We offer in-depth and practical entrepreneurial training to support you in getting the confidence, knowledge, and skillset for breaking down barriers commonly encountered by the newcomer entrepreneurs, and to successfully plan, launch and manage your own small businesses in Canada.
Upcoming pre-sessions: July 25
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CDAP Information Session
Applications for the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) are officially open! Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with costs related to digitizing their business and boosting their e-commerce presence. Learn more about eligibility and the grant application process in this free information session on July 18.
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It's time to nominate an amazing Airdrie business or organization!
Nominations close on July 15th, 2022.
Mark your calendar for the Airdrie Business Awards Gala at Bert Church LIVE Theater on
Thursday, October 20th, 2022.
Finalists announced, tickets go on sale, and community voting opens on September 9th, 2022.
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Promote, Network, Collaborate & More! |
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We have launched the new Airdrie Chamber Exclusive Members Community Facebook group where you can network, collaborate, promote your business and exclusive Member to Member (M2M) discounts, share events, post jobs, get updates and more! We are super excited to offer this exclusive opportunity to our chamber members to take action through connection and turn it into impactful business building.
Once you have successfully joined the group, you will find guidelines to help you use the group effectively.
A random weekly draw will be held each week to pin a member's post offering a M2M discount. Be sure to add a post right away to be entered!
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Please welcome new member Kate Tilson, owner of Divine Dental Hygiene to the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce!
Divine Dental Hygiene delivers quality dental hygiene cleanings in your home, office, senior's facility, community center or school. They are mobile, flexible, and affordable with “divine” comfort in mind. Direct billing to insurance available!
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Stampede Breakfast
Join chamber member Carstar Airdrie on Wednesday, July 13th for their annual Stampede Breakfast between 8am - 11am.
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Charity Carwash
Join chamber member Carstar Airdrie on Saturday, July 23rd from 9am to 1pm for the National Soaps It Up Car Wash Fundraiser benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
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Business Works Central Alberta Self-Employment Program
A virtual 26-Week program, free to eligible participants in Central Alberta and is open for registration.
It may benefit new businesses that haven’t taken any prior or recent government training and want to pursue full time self-employment. They also accept participants who are on EI, unemployed or underemployed if you know anyone who may be interested. Intake begins on August 1st , 2022 and they have ongoing intakes throughout the year.
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AirdrieFEST vendor registration is open
If you're a local business, not-for-profit organization or food truck and want to be part of this AMAZING family street festival then head over to airdrie.ca/airdriefest and register before space fills up!
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Did you know?
Roughly 67 cents of every dollar spent in a community stays in that community?
Airdrie Chamber Market is your one-stop-shop for buying all your products in a local online market place.
New vendors and products added daily!
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July E-Newsletter Sponsored By |
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REACH OUT TODAY FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION! |
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Providing fellow Airdronian's:
• PERSONAL INSURANCE
• Group & Personal Health Benefits
• INVESTMENTS
• Financial Planning
• ESTATE AND SUCCESSOR PLANNING
• Travel Insurance
CONTACT US TODAY!
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Kate Norris | B.A., CHS, QAFP™ Financial Planner
403-470-8832
403-473-4848
202-120 2nd Ave NE, Airdrie, AB
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Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
102, 150 Edwards Way NW
Airdrie, AB T4B 4B9
403. 948.4412
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