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Medicine Hat Public Library
During this pandemic the library has been a lifeline for those looking for learning, information or just for entertainment. We love their
#readingnotcancelled
campaign but many Hatters have missed being able to go to their library and connect with their community. So good news! The Library will reopen to the public on July 6th as part of Phase 2 of Alberta’s relaunch and they will once again be offering materials browsing and checkout.
Read their story
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Stage 2 Relaunch Began June 12
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As the province enters
stage 2 of relaunch
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safety remains the top priority. More businesses, sport and recreation services can open if they are ready. Some larger gatherings for seated audience events will be permitted. Some businesses which opened in phase one have new guidelines. In all cases, public health guidance must be followed. Read the
announcement
Click the image below for the full list of businesses that can now operate
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Pivot your Business with Automation and Technology
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Many creative ideas have come as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Companies large and small have had to act quickly to change the way they do business in a now isolated world. This new business environment has forced many to come up with solution based ideas and act on them quickly. When business environments and economies are stable, we see slower responses to change. Many small businesses see technological innovation as an opportunity, a necessity, and a challenge. New software, equipment, green technologies, and automation are of interest to companies but implementing the new processes is not always easy
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Read more
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Selection of our Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term is now open! We have 4 candidates who have put their names forward for 3 available seats on the Chamber's Board of Directors. The primary contact person with the Chamber of Commerce for your business/organization would have received the ballot to vote. If your company has not received a ballot, please contact us at
communications@medicinehatchamber.com
to confirm who the recipient was or if we need to resend the ballot to you.
Each member organization in good standing of the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce is granted
ONE VOTE
in which they can select
UP TO THREE
candidates. Each voting delegate can select
UP TO THREE candidates
by placing a check mark beside their name(s) listed on the ballot. Each delegate will also be required to fill out the ‘Disclaimer’ portion, and return the form to the Chamber of Commerce by fax: (403) 527-5182 or scan & email to:
info@medicinehatchamber.com
or by completing the online voting form.
Deadline to submit your business' or organization's vote is Friday, July 10, 2020 at 4:00pm.
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Over 120 Business Leaders Call For A National Plan To Restart The Travel And Tourism Sector
The industry has been supportive of measures taken to mitigate the impact of this pandemic and protect the health and safety of Canadians. We also agree that the first step to recovery will be to allow local and regional travel with appropriate safety measures in place. That said, with economic conditions continuing to decline and the importance of the international travel market in stimulating growth, it is imperative to ensure that when tourism businesses gradually re-open and travel restarts, a balanced approach and careful consideration to border openings is in place to accelerate the overall economic recovery of the country. As such, our network is calling on governments across the country to put in place logical, streamlined measures to keep the public safe while simultaneously allowing the tourism and travel sector to open.
Read the letter to the Prime Minister and Premiers.
Want to know more?
Read the Globe and Mail article
and the summary of
Tourism Recovery Measures
to Support Canada’s Visitor Economy.
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What's Next for Alberta's Economy?
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Small businesses make a big impact in our community and are the largest portion of our membership and business community. We are always inspired by the heart and dedication that our small business owners and employees show to their business and our greater community.
We know that the
Small Business of the Year sponsor,
BDC, also shares our commitment to small business owners and they
understand that a business is more than just dollars and cents, it's hard work and a unrelenting desire to create and sustain their business dream.
Thank you to all those small business owners out there who have been tested during the last couple of months and are still committed to
Driving Business Forward
! We look forward to celebrating with all of you at our
V
irtual Business Awards
in October!
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Google Ads
June 16, 2020
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AMHSA Workplace Reboot 2.0.
June 18, 2020
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Employee Mental Health During COVID-19
June 22, 2020
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