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Alberta is Officially Open for Summer
The majority of COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted as Alberta entered Stage 3 on July 1st. Mandatory isolation and quarantine rules remain in place, and masking is still required in hospitals, continuing care, mass transit, ride shares, and taxis. Click here for Covid-19 public health actions.

More than Half of Eligible Albertans Now Fully Vaccinated
More than 1.9 million Albertans are fully vaccinated as Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine program.

Travelling Throughout Canada 
Travelling this summer? Be prepared before you go. Click here for provincial and territorial restrictions.

Critical Worker Benefit
The Government of Alberta recently announced new job categories who are now eligible for the payment including: truck drivers, farm workers, security guards, cleaners, funeral workers, employees at quick service and dine in restaurants and taxi drivers who can demonstrate they worked at least 300 hours during the eligibility period. Private sector employers must register on behalf of employees by July 23. More information.
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New Jobs Now Grant
The Government of Alberta launched the Alberta Jobs Now program. Businesses can now apply to access up to $25,000 over 52 weeks to hire and/or train new employees. Applications are available now through December 31, 2021. More information.
 

The Canada-Alberta Job Grant helps to cover training expenses for existing employees and new hires. If you are hiring and training an unemployed Albertan, up to 100% of training costs could be covered, up to $15,000 per trainee.


More Provincial Support for the Live Events Sector
One-time grant funding through the Stabilize Program’s Adapt and Innovate stream will empower arts and culture non-profits to rebuild, reopen and offer live experiences. Qualifying organizations will be eligible for a grant of up to $75,000. The deadline to apply is July 29.

20th Annual Chamber Golf Classic
Join us for the 20th Annual Chamber Golf Classic on Friday, August 13th at Woodside Golf Course! 

Not to brag, but we are the longest running golf tournament in Airdrie and we want to celebrate this milestone with you! Our tournament has been designed for golfers of all skill levels by featuring a Texas Scramble format. Registration closes Monday, August 9th. Click the button for more details.
Nominate a Business or Leader Today!
There are only a few weeks left to nominate an amazing business or leader in one of nine Airdrie Business Awards categories! The nomination deadline is August 3rd. Show your love to our fabulous business community by nominating today!
Rapid Test Kits Available Through Chamber
In partnership with the Alberta Chambers and the provincial government, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is offering complimentary COVID-19 rapid tests to eligible businesses. By testing employees, businesses can stop outbreaks before they happen while keeping both customers and staff safe.

There is no cost to these tests and any business or non-profit can request tests.

Once your application is approved, the Airdrie Chamber will provide you with further instructions on how and when to pick-up your kits.
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Value Added Savings!
Chamber members enjoy preferred pricing on office supply, office furnishing, and promotional products through Chamber Office Supplies - and best of all, 5% of gross sales stays in your community and goes back to the Chamber!

To get started contact Chamber Office Supplies: info@chamberofficesupplies.com
call 403.755.6695 or visit their website.
New Member Spotlight
Welcome Big Sky Author Services

Big Sky Author Services is a team of writing coaches and publishing consultants who have decades of industry knowledge lead by award-winning, bestselling author and certified writing coach Tammy Plunkett. Our team aims to help make your journey to becoming a published author as straightforward and cost-efficient as possible. We help you write your book, get it published, and establish yourself as a thought leader in your field. If the idea of writing a book one day keeps returning to you month after month, year after year, you owe it to yourself to answer the call. Your desire to write won't leave you. Jump in. We can show you how and make it fun along the way.

Big Sky Author Services is proud to be hosting Airdrie Reads inviting businesses to partner their products and services with books. Click here for more information on how to get involved. Note the winner will be announced the first week of August.
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