September 24, 2020
Together We Can
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Community Survey for In-Person Events
Take this short 1-minute survey to help us better plan events that the whole community can enjoy.
Adjusting your business hours or operations?

Fill out the form on the bottom of http://www.shopstettler.ca/open-for-business.html to help your customers find all their local shopping information in one place!
Congratulations 2020 Business & Citizenship Award Recipients
 
Business of the Year - Brenda's Cozy Cafe
 
Small Business of the Year - Shell Stettler
 
Corporate Citizen of the Year - Stettler Dodge
 
Stettler Ambassador of the Year - Terry Chesla- Re/Max 1st Choice Realty
 
Employer of the Year - McDonalds Stettler
 
Customer Service - The Coffee Tree
 
Marketing - Rairdan Services Inc.
 
Business Service Award - Ember Graphics Trim & Signs Ltd.
 
Stettler's Best Kept Secret - Heartland Stationers/ Uptown Office Supply
 
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Also Congratulations to the:

2020 Male Citizen of the Year 
Malcolm Fischer
 
 2020 Female Citizen of the Year
Karin Phibbs
 
2020 Youth Citizen of the Year
Dakota Derr
By invitation only, live stream event is available to everyone. Live steam link will be available on our website.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Click the link below if you are interested.
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Heather Thomson, 13 Ways Inc.
October 19
(7am & 12pm)
 
“Future of Commerce- it's a tall order
COVID hasn't changed the way we do business. It has accelerated the changes that were inevitable. Join us for a discussion that will tackle the common mistakes we see every day in communities regarding their economic centres and business community. Too many businesses are not equipping themselves with the tools and education to survive this societal shift; and as a result, many businesses are throwing in the towel too early.
This presentation will spark inspiration for communities to take their business in their own hands to make the necessary changes to ensure a vibrant economic core for their future.
Topics included: online shopping data, importance of aesthetics, experience over commodity retail, building your brand and demographic data and trends to name a few”

Seats are limited so please pre-register by contacting the
Board of Trade 403-742-3181
Cost: $20 includes breakfast/ lunch
Location: To be determined
Community
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days in Stettler!
Celebrate our rich prairie culture throughout September. Save the calendar below to reference the events happening throughout the month. More details can be found at www.stettlerboardoftrade.com/CultureDays
#MYSTETTLER Contest

We live, work and play in Stettler and yet each of us sees things a bit differently.

We want to see what YOUR Stettler looks like.
What do you love about our community? Where’s your favourite place to hangout? Eat? Who is your tribe? Share photos of your culture, your Stettler, using #MyStettler on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Show everyone why you call Stettler, home and be entered to win the ultimate Stettler prize package at the end of September.

*Photos with #MyStettler may be utilized online and in print publications for the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, Town of Stettler
Business to Business
Central Alberta Business Centre
Upcoming Events

October:
October 7- Wednesday Work Lunch
October 14- Cash Mob
October 19 @ 7:30pm - Business Book Club in partnership with Stettler Public Library (virtual & boardroom).
October Book - Leadership: The Multiplier Effect
Business Book Club will be the 3rd Mondays of the month. Attendees can find the digital or hard copies of the book at the Stettler Library. 
RSVP online - Free
Cabinet of Curiosities has designed this image to encourage patrons to wear a mask while visiting their store and they have graciously offered it up for other local businesses to use!
Vision Credit Union is committed to our communities and to supporting our local small businesses. That's why we're excited to partner with Aura in the #Loyal2Local initiative which is a credit union driven campaign that aims to promote and support local businesses. 

How it works:
• Businesses will fund offers in the Aura app for members to redeem while shopping.
• Businesses, in coordination with the Aura team, can design value centric offers for customers
and have those marketed to the right audience.
This is a low cost and low risk marketing expense that results in increased footfall and revenue.
• Aura card members will redeem the offers in the app by shopping at these businesses.
• Businesses only pay when an offer is redeemed.
How local businesses can benefit:
• Have their brand in an everyday banking app: New reward options are the first thing customers see
when they log into their spending account.
• Reward Loyal Customers: The Aura team will work with businesses to create promotions that reward
loyalty and keep customers coming back for more.
• Make the most of marketing dollars: A business's marketing dollars are applied to the discount they
choose to offer, so they only spend when an offer is redeemed.
How Vision Credit Union is contributing:
• We're providing all our staff members with an Aura card pre-loaded with $25 and are asking them
to go out and spend the money at their favourite local business.
• We're encouraging our staff to post a picture of their purchase on social media with the hashtag
#Loyal2Local, providing more exposure to local businesses.


To find out more please contact Lacey Anderson at 403-742-2331 or email her.
If your business is offering a special or promotion to assist other local businesses we would love to help you get the word out.