December 17, 2020
Together We Can
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Perception & Planning Survey
As we look to prepare our strategic planning document, we are looking for your input on how best to support you.
Please fill out the survey below before June 10.
A message from Stacey:
After, almost, 12 years with the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, my last day is quickly approaching. When reflecting on my time here, I am honoured to have the opportunity to have been a part of so many milestones and treasure the relationships and partnerships that have been made. Nothing is done alone and I am so fortunate to have had great team members and mentors who have let their passion for our community shine. Everyone has worked so hard to jump at opportunities to promote our business community. I have truly loved working at the Stettler Board of Trade and have been given so many great opportunities. It has been a privilege to work along side you, our business owners, to help to showcase our fantastic community.

It is now time for me to take on a new challenge. Although, I will still be in the community and look forward to bumping into each of you, I would love to stay in touch and invite you to follow along on my next adventure by connecting with me on LinkedIn.
Welcome To Stettler Packages
Did you know we make Welcome to Stettler packages for people moving to Stettler as well as for sports tournaments and large meetings? The packages contain helpful resources and information to #ExploreStettler

If any of our local businesses wish to include a special offer in the packages please contact us at the office.

If you know of someone moving to Stettler and would like a Welcome to Stettler package for them please contact us.
Access Prosperity, InnoTech Alberta and Red Deer College's Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing-Technology Access Centre (CIM-TAC) have collaborated to create an industry cluster, officially named the MEE (Manufacturing & Export Enhancement) Cluster. The MEE Cluster has recently been granted funding from NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada)'s cluster building stream.
NGen is the not-for-profit running Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster. NGen's mandate is to help manufacturers around Canada to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies in order to grow and prosper. Please see the attached news release for further details.
The MEE Cluster is actively recruiting a Development & Outreach Specialist.
It would be appreciated if you could share the attached job description with any suitable candidates.
With the MEE Cluster now being actively engaged with NGen, NGen is offering to create some bespoke programming specifically for Alberta manufacturers.
To do so, they would like to understand your needs in greater detail. Results will be tabulated and provided back to the MEE Cluster along with NGen's Cluster Concierge plan for the MEE Cluster.
Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this survey:
The Think Local Shop Stettler
SCAVENGERGANZA
kicked off this week! It is great to see the community already out working to complete the tasks to get them entered in for a chance to WIN $250 Heart of Alberta Dollars! The Scavengerganza task cards can be found at
Straight from the Heart
Subscription Boxes
Father's Day is quickly approaching and we are excited to be putting together the Father's Day gift box. If any of our local business have a product they would like to include in the boxes please contact us.
Deadline to order boxes is June 10.
The Government of Alberta has partnered with the Alberta Chamber of Commerce to provide rapid test kits to businesses throughout Alberta.
Here at the Stettler Regional Board of Trade, we can now offer rapid
COVID-19 testing kits to local businesses and not for profits.
This program aims to keep local business open, by offering free access of rapid COVID-19 tests to small and medium-sized organizations to expedite the identification and isolation of pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases.
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kit Facts:
  • Membership to the Chamber of Commerce is not a prerequisite to participate in this program.
  • Rapid testing kits are being offered at no cost to businesses or organizations.
  • Program participants will be required to provide weekly reports about the number of tests performed, the number of positive results, and how many were confirmed by PCR testing. This information will be shared with Alberta Health.
Those wishing to participate in the rapid COVID-19 testing kit program can contact Donna Morris for information and applications. 
ACC launches recovery survey The Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) has launched the latest survey of its Alberta Perspectives market research program, focusing on economic priorities following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The survey, aimed at Alberta business operators, will be open until June 25, 2021. Survey data will then directly inform government advocacy across the Alberta chambers network. The ACC will also be launching a public survey to gain additional insights on current issues and priorities.
Take the survey today, click the link below:
Tax Form Buster:
Which Tax Forms Do You Think Should Be Eliminated or Digitized by the CRA
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and political offices have been asked to suggest ideas for tax reform. You can provide input on specific suggestions for tax forms to be digitized, consolidated or eliminated through the
Tax Form Buster. See link below:
Learning and Development Opportunities
Visit the website below for an interactive resource that is helping business owners make informed choices about their electricity and natural gas services:
  • find out what utility providers offer services in your city or town
  • check and compare current and historical utility prices in your area
  • understand the charges on your utility bill
  • find helpful tips on reducing your utility charges and switching utility providers
  • get help resolving utility problems
Community
The Cash Mob is an initiative created to encourage our community to shop local by trying out new businesses, products, and services. The event has been successful in the past at generating revenue and awareness for participating businesses.
Shoppers who want to participate meet at CABC between 5:00-5:30 on the day of the event and the event host announces the chosen business at 5:30. The mob visits the business and everyone spends a minimum of $20.
Business to Business
Businesses can submit their sales and specials (lunch specials, happy hours specials, product or services specials, etc) will go on our website, app, special media and go on our screens for the day of publish.
 It is easy, free advertising.