Join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Byron Geddes |
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Byron has accepted the role of executive director at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade, bringing with him 40+ years of work experience in the Stettler region. A strong entrepreneur spirit resides within him as he has had many businesses including his most recent, The Jewel Theatre, which he sold to Rairidan Services last December.
Byron spent most of his career in the oil industry in various roles from management to sales and most recently was employed by Scotiabank.
You likely have seen Byron around as he has been a great volunteer within the community as a coach, a mentor, participating in most sports, volunteer groups and charities. Byron looks forward to working with business owners helping to maintain and build a strong, vibrant local business community.
Stop by for a chat with Byron as the coffee is always on and you are always welcome at the Board of Trade.
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2021 Stettler Awards Gala Postponed |
The annual Stettler Awards Gala is a prestigious event that provides the opportunity to commemorate the accomplishments of our outstanding businesses and citizens. It is a time of celebration not only for the award winners, but for the community as they honour the achievements that make Stettler such a great place to work and live. |
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Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development Executive have made the decision to postpone the 2021 Stettler Awards Gala to a future date.
“As we see a continual increase in cases across the province as well as in our own local area, we determined it was the right decision to take this precautionary measure and postpone the 2021 Awards Gala.” President Matt Dorsett, Stettler Board of Trade. “It was felt that we needed to honour our deserving businesses and citizens in person rather than through a televised or recorded event. The accomplishments of the recipients deserve to be recognized and we will do so, when it is safe to be together once again.”
Nominations are held year-round for the annual Stettler Awards Gala.
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Alberta Perspectives survey updates
ACC Media Release - September 29, 2021
Franchise fee and utility rate transparency top business priority
EDMONTON — In a recent Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) survey, business operators ranked transparency around franchise fees and utility rates as their top priority for enhancing local government accountability.
The survey asked business operators about ways for their municipality or municipalities to improve accountability to business. Job creators were asked to rank their top three priorities from a list of four: avoid discretionary decisions in project approval processes; make utility franchise fees and rate decisions transparent; provide year-over-year comparisons for property value assessments; and publish annual benchmark reports on business service improvements.
"In previous Alberta Perspectives research, business operators have identified franchise fees and utility rates as top-of-mind issues," says ACC President and CEO Ken Kobly. "These latest survey results show the significance of these costs to businesses, not just from a competitiveness standpoint, but from a transparency and accountability standpoint as well."
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Transparency around franchise fees and utility rate decisions was the top-ranked priority for business operators, with 27 per cent choosing this as their first concern.
Franchise fees and utility rate decisions was the top-ranked choice, with 27 per cent of businesses operators selecting this as their number one concern. However, providing year-over-year property assessments was the most popular choice overall; 78 per cent of job creators ranked this option within their top three priorities.
The survey was the final in a series of four short pulse surveys relating to the ACC's Vote Prosperity platform. It garnered nearly 250 responses in one week.
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2021-2022 Program Options Coming Soon!
Donna is working hard on some exciting ways to promote shopping locally.The new package will be designed to promote shopping locally with education, inspiration and entertainment!
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We are happy to announce that the Stettler Pheasant Festival is SOLD OUT!
While this is a very well attended event each year, it continues to grow and sold out even earlier than expected this year. It was unfortunate that the social events of the weekend had to be cancelled due to the current restrictions but hopefully next year those events can once again return. We want to thank the Stettler Pheasant Festival Committee for their many hours of hardwork and look forward to another great year!
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We would like to say thank you to the Stettler Public Library for partnering with us to host the candidate forums held over the last few weeks. We would also like to send our thanks to Tim Hortons and the Canalta Hotel for their support. Thank you to all the candidates, we wish you the best in the upcoming election. If you were unable to join us for the live streamed events you can watch the forums at https://www.facebook.com/StettlerPublicLibrary
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The advanced vote for the Town of Stettler:
Tuesday, October 12th - Friday, October 15th
11 AM - 7 PM
Town of Stettler Office
The advanced vote for the County of Stettler:
Thursday, October 14 or Friday, October 15, 2021
Stettler Agriplex, Pavilion
4516-52 Street, Stettler, AB
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday, October 18 is voting day, for full details on candidates, voter information including where to vote please visit:
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RAPID TEST KITS QUICK FACTS:
- Rapid tests are provided for free to all successful applicants.
- A chamber of commerce membership is not required for businesses and not-for-profit organizations to participate in this program.
- Organizations are responsible for all costs related to establishing and operating their screening programs and assume all medical and legal responsibilities associated with them.
- Rapid testing kits have already been deployed to help screen and test cases, including:
- 973,000 tests to long-term care and designated supportive living facilities
- Over *150 Alberta businesses and *1.43 million tests to several companies in critical industries, such as oil and gas, transportation, meat-packing and utilities
- 440,000 tests to support a rapid screening pilot in schools
- Over 50 COVID-19 assessment centres
- 70 hospital-based labs
- Eight homeless shelters
- Operators and employees who do not have symptoms, and have not been identified as close contacts, can get tested at work. Results are available at the testing site in under an hour.
Email Donna to learn more about the Rapid Test Program available:
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Learning and Development Opportunities |
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Alberta Employment Standards is offering free webinars in September and October on wages and overtime, averaging arrangements, and administration and enforcement. Each webinar includes a live Q&A chat session to give participants a chance to ask questions to employment standards education specialists.
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Webinar dates and times:
Wednesday, October 13, 10:30 AM to 11:30 A.M.
- Information session on administration and enforcement, including complaints, payroll inspections, anonymous tips, the complaint resolution process, voluntary resolution and mediation, as well as appeals, collections and enforcement tools. The session will also cover the roles of Employment Standards Officers and the Employment Standards Director.
Register for these upcoming webinar by clicking the link below:
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Weekly EconMinute-October 1, 2021
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about the job vacancy rate. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. Based on news reports and surveys, businesses are eagerly trying to staff up.
Read more
www.businesscouncilab.com
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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!
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