April 16, 2020
We are now closed to the public however are still operating.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Reach us at: 403-742-3181
Together We Can
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, in partnership with Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency, will be collecting emergency information from businesses along with details on their current situation to help share resources and prepare for recovery.

We are asking all businesses to please fill out this vital form. 
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
Join us in our virtual Regional Resilience series focusing on a different sector at each session.
Travel Alberta is hosting a
Connections Live Webinar Series


Today's topic covered Communicating With Customers During a Crisis and the recording can be found here.
They will also be hosting more webinars in the future sure to assist you and your business during and after COVID-19.
Eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account is being adjusted. Announced this morning, businesses which have a 2019 payroll of $20,000 to $1,500,000.00 are now eligible for the CEBA. This is both an increase and a decrease from the original $50,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. At this time, over 195,000 loans have been approved for small and medium businesses.
Additionally, the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program has been announced. This program is in the beginning phases and will have to be created in partnership with each province and territory. As more information is announced we will report it to you, our amazing local businesses.

Lastly, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has become more inclusive.
  • Allows people to earn up to $1,000 per month while collecting the CERB.
  • Extend the CERB to seasonal workers who have exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to undertake their regular seasonal work as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Extend the CERB to workers who have recently exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to find a job or return to work because of COVID-19.
These changes will be retroactive to March 15, 2020 

Mental Health for Business Owners
Each webinar will be hosted weekly at the same day and time, and provide a 15 minute overview of a key micro-skill that you can do to support charging your mental health battery. After the 15-minute micro-skill review, there will be a 10-15 min Q and A for you to ask your own mental fitness questions. You can also view previously hosted webinars.
Alberta’s Mental Health Helpline is available 24-7 toll-free and offers confidential support for mental health concerns: 1-877-303-2642.

The Crisis Text Line Alberta is a service available 24-7 that offers information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for Albertans of all ages, by texting CONNECT to 741741.
Alberta 211 is a free helpline that connects Albertans to community and social services in their area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages .

Alberta’s Addiction Helpline is available 24-7 toll-free and offers confidential support for alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling: 1-866-332-2322
From the Canadian Centre for Occupations Health and Safety

Mental Health Awareness
About one in five Canadians experience mental health issues at some point during their working years. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, it is estimated that mental illness costs the Canadian economy more than $50 billion per year in terms of healthcare service use, lost workdays and work disruptions. A healthy Canadian economy - and a healthy workplace - relies on healthy minds.
 
This course provides an introduction to the complex issue of mental health in the workplace, and explains why it is so important. You will learn the difference between mental well-being and mental illness, factors that put people at risk, and the roles of early intervention and promotion of mental well-being at work.
 
What's Good
With Easter just having passed and Administrative Professionals Day and Mother's Day approaching it is a great time to start thinking about putting together packages you can sell for these occasions. Whether this is a solo project or you partner with other local businesses it 's a great time to advertise that you are still here!
Business to Business
If your business is in immediate need of an item or resource to continue operations please contact us at 403-742-3181 or email info@stettlerboardoftrade.com
If your business is offering a special or promotion to assist other local businesses we would love to help you get the word out.
Our local advertisers are here to help you get the word out about new and updated products and services as well as to help prepare for recovery
From the Stettler Board of Trade and ECA Review

Local businesses are able to advertise their services and hours with the ECA Review at 50% cost sponsored by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development

Contact Judy at  marketing@ecareview.com  or 403-740-2492


Christina Komives
Sales Manager

Stettler Independent • Castor Advance

(780) 314-8787 (Cell)

  1. 30 Second Spots - $22 (buy one get one free)
  2. 15 Second Spots - $12.50 (buy one get one free)
  3. Now and Then Package $500.00 - Fifty 30 second ads (split billing available)

Contact Kami: 403-741-4518 or kritz@stingray.com
Offers From Rairdan Services
1. I can offer web design on a payment plan until further notice. Cost split over 3-5 months to help businesses get online ASAP. Local businesses selling products need to get online ASAP and will be given priority. Free web design consults and quotes over the phone, Zoom or Google. 

2. 1/2 price business listings on StettlerLocal.com 

3. Free Classifieds on StettlerLocal.com 

4. Free business updates on StettlerLocal.com

5. 1/2 price Promoting Sales or flyers on StettlerLocal.com website, newsletters, and social media.

6. Work With Wendy this week (noon on Thursday) and will be on advertising options and how to change our advertising approach during COVID-19.  https://www.facebook.com/events/497046444296042/