September 10, 2020
Reach us at: 403-742-3181
Together We Can
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Adjusting your business hours or operations?

Fill out the form on the bottom of http://www.shopstettler.ca/open-for-business.html to help your customers find all their local shopping information in one place!
Save The Date! Leveraging Sustainable Development Goals to Achieve a Sustainable and Competitive Canadian Economy Post-COVID-19
Competent Boards, our EBS partner, will be hosting a series of roundtables to engage board members and executives in Leveraging the SDGs to Achieve a Sustainable and Competitive Canadian Economy Post-COVID-19. 

Registration details to come shortly!

September 15, 1:30 p.m. ET  International Policy & Trade
Government of Canada Announces Extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses
Just this week it was announced that Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses will be extended by one month to help eligible small businesses pay rent for September. All provinces and territories continue to participate in this initiative and collaborate with the federal government to provide rent supports to those small businesses most in need. Current CECRA application deadlines will also be extended to accommodate this extension.

Follow the link below for more information

2020 has taught us to change and adapt like no other year. Many local businesses and citizens have gone above and beyond ensuring we continue to be a vibrant and caring community for those who live and visit here. These outstanding members have given their all in a time when we needed it the most. Know someone who fits this description? Nominate them for the 2020 Stettler Business and Citizenship Awards! Deadline for entries is September 15, 2020. For more information visit www.stettlerboardoftrade.com/awardsgala or call 403-742-3181.
 Don't let their accomplishments go unnoticed- nominate today!
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Heather Thomson, 13 Ways Inc.
October 19
(7am & 12pm)
 
“Future of Commerce- it's a tall order
COVID hasn't changed the way we do business. It has accelerated the changes that were inevitable. Join us for a discussion that will tackle the common mistakes we see every day in communities regarding their economic centres and business community. Too many businesses are not equipping themselves with the tools and education to survive this societal shift; and as a result, many businesses are throwing in the towel too early.
This presentation will spark inspiration for communities to take their business in their own hands to make the necessary changes to ensure a vibrant economic core for their future.
Topics included: online shopping data, importance of aesthetics, experience over commodity retail, building your brand and demographic data and trends to name a few”

Seats are limited so please pre-register by contacting the
Board of Trade 403-742-3181
Cost: $20 includes breakfast/ lunch
Location: To be determined
Community
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days in Stettler!
Celebrate our rich prairie culture throughout September. Save the calendar below to reference the events happening throughout the month. More details can be found at www.stettlerboardoftrade.com/CultureDays
#MYSTETTLER Contest

We live, work and play in Stettler and yet each of us sees things a bit differently.

We want to see what YOUR Stettler looks like.
What do you love about our community? Where’s your favourite place to hangout? Eat? Who is your tribe? Share photos of your culture, your Stettler, using #MyStettler on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Show everyone why you call Stettler, home and be entered to win the ultimate Stettler prize package at the end of September.

*Photos with #MyStettler may be utilized online and in print publications for the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, Town of Stettler
Business to Business
Central Alberta Business Centre
Upcoming Events
 
September 16 - Cash Mob
 
October:
October 7- Wednesday Work Lunch
October 14- Cash Mob
October 19 @ 7:30pm - Business Book Club in partnership with Stettler Public Library (virtual & boardroom).
October Book - Leadership: The Multiplier Effect
Business Book Club will be the 3rd Mondays of the month. Attendees can find the digital or hard copies of the book at the Stettler Library. 
RSVP online - Free
Cabinet of Curiosities has designed this image to encourage patrons to wear a mask while visiting their store and they have graciously offered it up for other local businesses to use!
Vision Credit Union is committed to our communities and to supporting our local small businesses. That's why we're excited to partner with Aura in the #Loyal2Local initiative which is a credit union driven campaign that aims to promote and support local businesses. 

How it works:
• Businesses will fund offers in the Aura app for members to redeem while shopping.
• Businesses, in coordination with the Aura team, can design value centric offers for customers
and have those marketed to the right audience.
This is a low cost and low risk marketing expense that results in increased footfall and revenue.
• Aura card members will redeem the offers in the app by shopping at these businesses.
• Businesses only pay when an offer is redeemed.
How local businesses can benefit:
• Have their brand in an everyday banking app: New reward options are the first thing customers see
when they log into their spending account.
• Reward Loyal Customers: The Aura team will work with businesses to create promotions that reward
loyalty and keep customers coming back for more.
• Make the most of marketing dollars: A business's marketing dollars are applied to the discount they
choose to offer, so they only spend when an offer is redeemed.
How Vision Credit Union is contributing:
• We're providing all our staff members with an Aura card pre-loaded with $25 and are asking them
to go out and spend the money at their favourite local business.
• We're encouraging our staff to post a picture of their purchase on social media with the hashtag
#Loyal2Local, providing more exposure to local businesses.


To find out more please contact Lacey Anderson at 403-742-2331 or email her.
If your business is offering a special or promotion to assist other local businesses we would love to help you get the word out.