Moonlight Madness - Friday, November 26! |
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We are excited to once again be kicking off the holiday season with the lighting of the main street tree! Mayor Sean Nolls will flip the switch on the tree at 6:00p.m on Moonlight Madness, Friday November 26! This year we will not be able to host in person visits with Santa by the tree nor ATCO Electric with their warm goodies fundraiser. In addition, no road closures will be in place this year; including the corner of 49th Avenue and 50th Street. Instead, Santa will be touring the community bringing cheer and joy to our residents young and old as the community enjoys the sales and promotions offered with the late night shopping throughout town! Many businesses are hosting their sales beginning Wednesday, November 24 through to Saturday, November 27, the extended sale times will help ensure occupancy allowances and social distancing mandates are able to be followed though please plan for the Friday to be busy like most years. We would love to help get you get the word out about your sales and promotions along with your Moonlight Madness hours. Please email Donna with the information.
If your business wishes to have barricades in place in order to host additional opportunities* for your customers during the evening of November 26th (ie: burn barrels, sidewalk sales, expected line ups, etc.); you must contact Donna in order to plan accordingly. NO BARRICADES will be placed by the Town of Stettler unless booked through the Board of Trade.
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Cash Cards Campaign
November 15 – December 17, 2021
First draw will be on Moonlight Madness Friday, November 26!
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Board of Trade staff, executive members and/or volunteers will pick up cards from participating Think Local, Shop Stettler businesses on following dates.
Please have cards ready for pick up prior to 10:00 am on draw dates.
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Grand Prize Draw - December 17, 2021
Prize Package valued at $500
(Awarded in Heart of Alberta Dollars)
It's not too late to join in to the Think Local, Shop Stettler, simply fill out the registration form and send it in to us! For businesses already participating, if you need more cards or have any questions please contact Donna Morris by calling 403-742-3181 or email to the link below.
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The Night Before the Night Before
Thursday, December 23
This annual tradition offers the opportunity for businesses to say "Thank you" to local consumers for supporting them over the year.
SAVE THE DATE! - The annual events such as a free movie, free train rides, free hay rides and more will be confirmed and promoted soon. Stay tuned as information is released in order to get your business included in the promotions!
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Opportunity Development Cooperative |
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We held the second meeting to discuss the potential of forming an Opportunity Development Cooperative here in Stettler. Many community minded individuals and entrepreneurs joined us and we are pleased to be moving into a new step of the ODC process. Through some great discussion a gap in was identified in supports for entrepreneurs taking their ideas to that next stage. |
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Knowing Stettler and area has a huge resource of successful business owners with knowledge and expertise, we are going to look to put together a mentorship program so these budding entrepreneurs can have access to a wealth of knowledge and support to get their business ideas to the next level.
We look forward to developing this mentorship program to assist local entrepreneurs. Once local entrepreneurs are ready, they will then begin bringing their ideas forward to the Opportunity Development Cooperative and by working together, we can bring them to fruition! We will continue to provide updates on this wonderful initative for our community! If you are interested in learning more about the Opportunity Development Cooperative or the Business Mentorship Program please contact Byron Geddes by calling 403-742-3181 or emailing with the link below.
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Heart of Alberta Dollars
Last year we sold more Heart of Alberta dollars than ever before! Each one of these dollars represents money staying in our community and boosting our local economy! They make the perfect gift for Christmas and can be used at a majority of local businesses! You can purchase Heart of Alberta dollars in denominations of $10, $15, $20 and $25. If you are placing a larger order please let us know ahead of time so we can have your Heart of Alberta Dollars ready for you!
For more informaiton or to purchase your Heart of Alberta Dollars please visit the office at 6606-50 Ave, call 403-742-3181 or email by clicking the link below:
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Business owners, don't forget to let us know if you decorate the outside of your business so we can enter you in the Stay and Play Stettler Prize Package!! Send us a picture of your festive decor to the link below: |
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Application intake now open for the Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant |
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Overview
The Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant provides a one-time payment to eligible businesses, cooperatives and non-profit organizations that choose to implement the Restrictions Exemption Program.
Organizations may use the funds as they see fit to help offset the costs of implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program.
Funding
The grant provides $2,000 for eligible small- and medium-sized organizations that choose to implement the Restrictions Exemption Program.
The Government of Alberta has committed $20 million in funding for the Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant.
Eligible organizations
To be eligible, an Albertan organization must be:
- on the list of eligible in-scope operators
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implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program consistently as part of daily operations
- verifying proof of vaccination, negative test results or medical exemption for patrons 12 and over
- a permanent establishment in Alberta, and
- employing fewer than 500 employees
For more details or to apply for the grant click the button below:
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Welcome Bags
With tournament season here, we are getting more and more requests for our Welcome Bags. We also always have them available for new residents to the community. If your business is interested in submitting a special offer or coupon in the bags please contact Kami by calling 403-742-3181 or emailing the link below:
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Second Intake for the Alberta Jobs Now program opened November 10, 2021 |
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A number of improvements have also been made for the second intake to the Alberta Jobs Now program to help more businesses grow and get more Albertans back to work as our economy recovers:
- New businesses and organizations established within the last year can now apply to the program to support further job-creating investment.
- The minimum number of average hours a person must work under the program has been reduced from 30 to 15 hours per week.
- Employers can apply for up to 10 new hires to help more businesses access funding through the program.
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On a case-by-case basis, employers may receive an exemption for up to 20 new hires if they can demonstrate substantial need. Contact jnp@gov.ab.ca for more information.
- Employers now have up to 90 days to recruit for approved positions under the program.
- While the focus of the program is to support the hiring of unemployed and underemployed Albertans, employers may fill available positions with employed Albertans if there is a business need.
Find out more about the Alberta Jobs Now Program including eligibilty and how to apply by clicking the link below:
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Learning and Development Opportunities |
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Learn how to answer the top 10 questions asked in interviews confidently!
Use social media to your advantage when searching for a job or career!
Understand how to market yourself effectively using social media!
Join us for two Monday evenings and learn in a welcoming and safe space!
Monday, November 22
5PM- 8PM FREE
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Call the Stettler Learning Centre to register (403)742-6700 or email us at info@stettlerlearning.com |
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Stettler & District FCSS in partnership with The Stettler & District Rural Mental Health Project and AgSafe Alberta are excited to bring this free training opportunity to our community!
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"IN THE KNOW" is a course designed to help you learn about mental illness, promoting wellbeing in your life, how to recognize when someone is struggling, and how to respond.
This course has been developed specifically for farmers.
Virtual Workshop will run on November 26th from 10 AM - 2 PM
Please click on the link below to register. Or call 403-742-2337
A Zoom link will be sent to your email address once you register for the event.
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SWOT analysis: An easy tool for strategic planning
SWOT is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The SWOT analysis helps you see how you stand out in the marketplace, how you can grow as a business and where you are vulnerable. This easy-to-use tool also helps you...
Read more
www.bdc.ca
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The Stettler Mall Market is happening again this weekend with a great line up of vendors.
The Stettler Mall Market will also be having a special Moonlight Madness Market on Friday, November 26 from 6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
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Stettler's Light the Night
Stettler Town and Country Museum
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In 2020, 1158 vehicles toured in 11 days to enjoy the 51 participating community displays!
If you are interested in participating with a display in this year's Light the Night please contact Karen at the museum by calling 403-742-4534 or email karen@stettlermuseum.com
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Light the Night is a family favourite event each holiday season. Don't miss your chance to be involved. They are always looking for volunteers as well! |
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To encourage shopping local this year StettlerLocal.com has created the 2021 Local Holiday Shopping Guide which will launch on November 12th!
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This guide will be a festive webpage with a list of businesses that offer gift cards, local Christmas Markets, and businesses with special Christmas sales making Christmas shopping locally easy and fun!
Please visit the link below to see options for marketing your business
through the holidays.
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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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