December Newsletter - Stettler Regional Board of Trade and

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STETTLER REGIONAL BOARD OF TRADE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Stettler Regional Board of
Trade and Community
Development
.
6606 – 50 Avenue Stettler, AB
403-742-3181 Fax: 403-742-3123
December Newsletter
Edition: 2014, Volume 12
Stettler Regional Board of Trade and
Community Development Memberships
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Trade and Community
Development Memberships
Membership to the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community
Development is free with your paid Town of Stettler business license. Business licenses
are required for businesses selling any goods or services within the Town of Stettler.
Fees for the 2015 Town of Stettler Business Licenses are:
• $150 for a local business
• $350 for a Non-Local Business
Operating a business within the Town of Stettler without a business license may
result in a minimum fine of $400 plus the balance owing (pursuant to Business License
Bylaw 1807-09 & subsequent amendment 2044-13). The Town of Stettler Business
License Bylaw and other information can be found by visiting the Town of Stettler website
at www.stettler.net.
Information and services available with your Stettler Board of Trade and Community
Development membership include:
• Current information and statistics on the Stettler Community
• Assistance in locating and communicating with Government Departments
• Meeting room rentals
• Video Conferencing Suite
• Tourism information on a year round basis
• Monthly Newsletter
• Weekly Current Events
• Connecting with other local and regional entrepreneurs and industry professionals
• Networking events, opportunities and introductions
As a member of the Board of Trade and Community Development you will have
access to Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) and Canadian Chambers of Commerce. Ask
us about any of the following value added programs:
• Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
• ATB Financial Merchant Discount Rates
• ESSO Fleet Discount Program
• Purolator Discount Program
• Loomis Discount Program
• TD Merchant Discount Rate
• Energy Aggregation Program and Savings
If you have any questions on how to stay involved in our business community
please contact the Stettler Board of Trade at 403-742-3181 and become a member
today!
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2014 Shop Stettler Christmas
Cash Card Promotion
•
Trade Christmas Hours
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Canadian Chamber of
Commerce 5 Minutes for
Business Economic News
Bulletin
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Travel Alberta Buzz
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2015- 35th Annual Trade
Show
•
Agricultural Update
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Town of Stettler- Snow
Removal
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Stettler Adult Learning
Council
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Central Alberta Access
Prosperity Oil & Gas Mission
to Indonesia and Vietnam
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Community Events
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Heartland Beautification
Committee`s Green Tip of
the Month
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Business to Business
Classifieds
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2014 Shop Stettler
Christmas Cash Card Promotion
Congratulations to the recent winners of our 2014 Shop Stettler Christmas Cash Card
Promotion! Shane & Heather Craigie of Coronation won $250 Heart of Alberta Dollars in
the Early Bird Prize Draw and Ken Gallagher of Endiang won $500 Heart of Alberta Dollars
in our Light Up the Night Cash Card Draw! The Grand Prize draw will be made on
December 19th! Thanks once again to our Shop Stettler Christmas Cash Cards
Participants!
Shop Local * Shop Stettler!
Apple Drugs
Attic Unisex Hair Design
Autotrust Service Corp.
Bond-O Communications
Canadian Tire
Canalta Stettler
Caroline’s Homespun Seasons
Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.- Stettler Gas Bar
Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.- Stettler Liquor Store
Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson Chartered Accountants
Guns n Games- Source for Sports
John’s
Jude’s Liquor Store
Kal Tire Ltd.
Lawlor Jewelry
Panda Flowers
Party Maxx
Peavey Mart
Pfeiffer’s House of Music
Pharmasave
Rushton Agencies Ltd.
Savage Value Drug Mart
Schwartz Home Building Centre
Sean’s No Frills
Sobey’s
Stettler Home Hardware
Stettler Independent
Stettler Vet Clinic
Suzanne’s and Jenny’s
The Brick
The Shoe Closet & Boutique
Tom’s Boots
WISH Kitchen & Gift
Stettler Board of Trade Christmas Hours
Our office will be closed at noon on December
th
24 and all day December 25th and 26th as well as
January 1st and 2nd. We will be open 9-3,
December 29th – 30th for your convenience.
Merry Christmas!
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade and
Community Development Board of Directors and
staff would like to wish you a very Merry
Christmas and all the best in the New Year!
Happy New Year!
5 Minutes for Business
Economic News Bulletin
Nov. 25, 2014
U.S. Economy is Booming
The U.S. economy is firing on all cylinders as third
quarter growth came in at 3.5% last week, following on
the heels of spectacular 4.6% growth in the previous
quarter. The U.S. economy added 214,000 jobs in
October, bringing the total to 2.3 million jobs created so
far in 2014. With unemployment down to 5.8%, wages
are picking up and headed higher. This is great news
for consumers, and retailers are smacking their lips in
expectation of a very merry Christmas season. This is
also good news for Canada: exports to the U.S. are up
13% so far this year in spite of lower energy and
commodity prices. All of the leading indicators point
to continued strength in the U.S. economy in the
months ahead. Get ready for growth!
Loonie Headed Lower
A combination of tumbling commodity prices and
weak economic numbers in Canada set against a
resurgent U.S. economy pushed the loonie to 88 cents
on Tuesday. Wall Street expects that U.S. interest rates
could start rising sooner than expected, pushing up
investor demand for the greenback while weakness in
Canada’s domestic economy means that our rate hikes
could be much further away. The Canadian Chamber
is forecasting that the Canadian dollar will average 85
cents in 2015.
Canada Slows in August as Retail
Sales Edge Down
The Canadian economy contracted by 0.1% in August
after remaining essentially flat in July, the weakest
results since last December. The big energy sector
declined but this was mainly because of summer
maintenance related shut-downs in the oil sands. On
the consumer side, Canadians shopped less in August,
with retail sales falling an unexpected 0.3%, the second
consecutive month of decline. Softer domestic
spending is expected this year and next as highly
indebted Canadians put their credit cards away.
Exports and business investment will have to be the
sources of growth in the years ahead.
China Intervenes to Prop up Real
Estate Market
China is now in the midst of a serious housing
correction with October’s home prices falling for the
sixth straight month and sales down 11% from a year
earlier. China cut interest rates and down payment
levels for the first time since the 2008 global financial
crisis in a sign that the government is worried that
further fall in home prices could threaten the economy.
This could spell trouble for commodity prices because
China is the world’s biggest metal consumer,
accounting for almost half of global demand for copper
and two-thirds of the world’s iron ore, where prices
have fallen 22% and 40% respectively.
Japan Falls into Recession
The Japanese economy contracted by 1.6% in the third
quarter, after a 7.3% decline in Q2, as the country’s
sales tax increase hammered the economy and pushed
the country into its fourth recession since 2008.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called snap
elections in order to postpone another imminent rise in
Japan’s consumption tax. Japan’s economy should
return to positive growth in Q4, but more volatility
should be expected as the yen continues to decline.
For more information, please contact:
Hendrik Brakel
Senior Director, Economic, Financial & Tax Policy
613.238.4000 (284) | [email protected]
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SHiFT: Transforming Products to Experiences
There’s a shift taking place in how people want to experience travel destinations. Gain a competitive edge and attract
more travellers to your tourism business, community or region by attending Travel Alberta’s new SHiFT program. During
this immersive and collaborative 3.5-day program, you’ll find inspiration, ideas and tips for activation that will lead you
toward creating new experiences that attract new customers and increase your revenue potential.
SHiFT is the only experiential travel training program of its kind in Western Canada.
Date: February 10-13, 2015
Location: Jasper
Click here for detailed program information and registration reimbursement guidelines.
Growing Rural Tourism Entrepreneurship Challenge
The Camrose Regional Exhibition is hosting a challenge as part of the Growing Rural Tourism Conference. The
entrepreneurship challenge will help tourism operators develop new products and experiences to grow their
businesses. Participants will receive valuable feedback from industry experts to kick-start their projects.
The top ten applicants will be chosen to present their business plans to the judges live and the winners will be
announced at the Growing Rural Tourism Conference. The conference takes place February 23-25, 2015.
For registration, rules and eligibility, visit the Growing Rural Tourism website.
2015- 35th Annual Trade Show
April 10, 11, 12, 2015
REACH OVER 2000 VISITORS!
New booth layout has been modified allowing for
more space and availability in both arenas! Booths are
currently over 50% sold out! Send us your application
today before time runs out.
For more information, contact the
Stettler Regional Board of Trade by
calling 403-742-3181 or email Stacey
at [email protected]
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Agricultural Update
Council Continues Work to Attract and Engage New Rural Entrepreneurs
Premier Jim Prentice has extended the Next Generation Advisory Council’s mandate supporting Alberta’s future agricultural
and rural leaders. The Next Generation Advisory Council will continue to examine ways to engage and support entrepreneurs to lead
Alberta’s agriculture, food and rural businesses.
· Click here to read the Agri-News story
· Click here to hear the Call of the Land story
Statutes Amendment Act Introduced
The Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 6) was introduced on November 18, 2014, to enhance efficiency of legislation across three
ministries. Click here for the Agri-News article >
Value-Added Opportunities in Alberta
Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson was part of the ministerial forum at last week’s annual convention of the Alberta
Association of Municipal Districts and Counties. He told delegates there are value-added opportunities in the province.
Click here for the Call of the Land interview >
Updated Agricultural Marketing Guide Now Available
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) has recently updated the Agricultural Marketing Guide.
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Click here to read the Agri-News article
Click here for a Call of the Land interview with market analyst Jennifer Stoby
Planning - One of the Ingredients to Success
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With the harvest complete and winter almost here, it is time to evaluate last year’s business and plan for next year. Are you
on the right track or do you need to make changes?
Click here for the Agri-News article >
Factors Affecting Commodity Prices
Many factors affect commodity prices. The main price determining factors for most commodities, including crops, are supply and
demand. Alberta Agriculture market analyst Neil Blue discusses.
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Click here for the Agri-News story
Click here for part 1 of the Call of the Land interview
Click here for part 2 of the Call of the Land interview
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Town of Stettler- Snow Removal
Re: Snow Removal from Private Property
The Town of Stettler is asking for your help to keep the drainage ditches in the industrial area clear of snow
from the adjacent properties.
A couple of things happen when snow is stored in the ditches. The gravel and silt from the parking lot fill up
the ditch bottom and cause drainage issues, plus it makes it more difficult for you to mow the ditches. The
second thing is when town crews thaw the culverts in the spring, it makes it difficult to find access and clear the
culvert if it’s buried under snow. We can’t keep the spring melt properly flowing if we can’t find the culvert.
Culvert
Example of a suitable
location for a
snow stockpile
Staff are able to find and steam the culvert
to keep water draining.
We are asking businesses to store the snow on their lots, not in the ditches, or haul it to the Town’s snow dump
located at 3810 50 Avenue (just northeast of the new ATCO building). There is no charge to use the snow
dump facility; however it is to be used at your own risk.
We are hopeful that we can get voluntary cooperation from businesses without the need for Bylaw enforcement.
There will be an education period until the end of January, after this date Bylaw will be ticketing businesses and
contractors who have and continue to put snow in the ditches and push it across roads.
The bylaw is available on the town website www.stettler.net. If you need additional information, please contact
Melissa Robbins, Director of Operational Services; Town of Stettler at 403-742-8305.
Stettler Adult Learning offers ESL training for the workplace. If you have 5+ employees needing help
with English, our trainer can come to your site.
Please contact our office for more information: 403-742-6700
E-mail: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stettlerlearning
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Oil & Gas Mission to Indonesia and Vietnam
Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh and Vung Tau City
January 17-29, 2015
NOTE: Participation in this mission will be established on a first come first serve basis! Contact Government of AB representatives immediately to
express your interest.
The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of International & Intergovernmental Relations, in partnership with the Department of Foreign
Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), is organizing an oil and gas trade mission to Indonesia and Vietnam.
The following cities will be included in the mission:
1. Jakarta, Indonesia: January 19-23, 2015
2. Ho Chi Minh and Vung Tau City, Vietnam: January 26-29, 2015
Who Should Participate?
Companies with expertise in:
• Well services (coil tubing, stimulation, pressure services, etc.)
• Surface facilities
• Processing facilities & equipment
• Enhanced oil recovery technologies & equipment
• Energy efficiency
• Training (upstream, midstream & downstream)
• Oil and gas equipment transportation
• Information and Communication Technologies
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your goods, services and solutions, gather first-hand market intelligence and create new
business opportunities in Southeast Asia’s oil and gas sector.
Mission Overview:
Participating companies will meet with national and international oil companies, producers, oilfield service companies, engineering
procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, operators and relevant organizations in these markets who are trying to strengthen
or add services/equipment to their current portfolios.
Planned Activities:
1. Group procurement meetings, one-on-one meetings with potential JVs, agents, producers, etc.
2. Briefing meetings to understand the market place
3. Technical seminars where Alberta companies will have the opportunity to showcase their technologies with local decision
makers
4. Networking events
Participation fee*
*(not including travel, accommodation or meals)
The fee to participate in the Indonesia and Vietnam trade mission is $900.00, and will cover all logistical costs for networking
sessions, technical seminars and transportation to and from Vung Tau City.
How to express interest:
We are looking for a show of interest from Alberta companies interested in participating so that we can develop a complete
participation package. Registration for this mission is limited to 12 companies. If you are interested in participating and would like to
receive additional information and the participation package, please contact the Stettler Board of Trade for representatives’
information.
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Community Events
For more information on these and other upcoming events in our community, visit the calendar tab on our website at
www.stettlerboardoftrade.com.
December 2, 2014
Messy Art at Parent Link Centre
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parent Link Centre
December 5, 2014
Christmas Make & Take
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Stettler Public Library
December 12, 2014
Christmas Magic with Read & Rhyme
10:30 AM
December 2, 2014
Influenza Immunization ClinicStettler
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Stettler Community Hall
December 5, 2014
Stettler Lightning Home Game
8:00 PM
Stettler Recreation Centre
December 13, 2014
Christmas Make & Take
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
December 13, 2014
Kickflip into Christmas
5:30 PM
December 2, 2014
Local History- Alf Erichson on
Lutheran Churches in Stettler and
Area
6:30 PM
December 13, 2014
Big Valley Oil Kings Home Game
7:30 PM
Big Valley Arena
December 4, 2014
Reader's Circle
7:30 PM
Dec. 5 - Dec. 26, 2014
Stettler Town and Country Museum's
Light the Night
Stettler Town and Country
Museum
Dec. 5 - Dec. 6, 2014
The Uptown Market- Christmas
Market
Legion Hall
December 14, 2014
Big Valley Children's Christmas Party
Big Valley Community Hall
December 6, 2014
Christmas Craftapalooza
December 6, 2014
7:30 PM
Big Valley Arena
December 6, 2014
7:30 PM
December 7, 2014
Stettler Variety Showcase 20142015 Concert Series
Performing Arts Centre
December 11, 2014
Christmas Around the World
December 14, 2014
2:00 PM
Big Valley Arena
December 15, 2014
Blood Donor Clinic
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Community Events cont.
December 16, 2014
8:15 PM
December 21, 2014
Jazz Vespers Concert by Cantus Choir
4:00 PM
Stettler United Church
December 23, 2014
The Night Before the Night Before
Christmas
Main Street Stettler
December 27, 2014
Bricks 4 Kidz
2:00 PM
December 18, 2014
Tech Time for Seniors
1:00 PM
December 18, 2014
Chicks with Sticks Knitting Club
7:00 PM
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December 30, 2014
Board Game Blast
10:00 AM
December 22, 2014
Build Your Own Gingerbread House
2:00 PM
December 23, 2014
All Day Holiday Movie Marathon
10:00 AM
December 30, 2014
Messy Art at Parent Link Centre
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parent Link Centre
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Heartland Beautification Committee`s
Green Tip of the Month”
“BYO Bag”
While you are doing your Christmas shopping, consider a gift for
the planet and take a re-usable bag. Plastic bags take 400 years to
breakdown after a very short usage. In Stettler, we consume about
one million plastic bags per year but we are pleased to see that
more and more Stettler shoppers are turning to re-usable bags.
Please bring your own bag every store, every time!
No one can do everything. Everyone can do something.
Sponsored by the Heartland Beautification Committee
Chamber of Commerce
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Fax 403-347-5805
Business to Business Classifieds
Business to Business Classifieds offer you a FREE opportunity to promote your
business to other local businesses. You can offer a discount, promote a sale or
simply just advertise your business. All business classifieds are FREE, and must be
no more than 300 characters and fit in the space provided. If you require more
information or have any questions, please contact Donna at the Stettler Board of
Trade at 403-742-3181 or by email at [email protected].
Deadline for Submissions is the 25th of each month for the following month.
No time to car shop? We can help.
We specialise in used cars, trucks,
vans, suv's and have financing
available, even for the credit
challenged.
AMVIC licensed
Gord Bartman 403-742-0887
4222-44 Ave
403-742-8999
www.stettlerrentals.com
Tables,chairs, coffee perks
Full line of rental equipment for
all your needs
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Business to Business Classifieds
Glenda J Buelow, CPCA
Pet Wash Now Open!
Financial Advisor/Exempt market dealing rep
6 Self-serve Bays
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm
Touchless Wash Hrs: 6am -10pm DAILY
The Perfect Shine for your Dime
Everytime!
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*
403-742-1065
www.g2financialsolutions.ca
Protect Your Family
Bond-O Communications offers industryleading, flexible, easy-to-use security that
fits your needs and alerts you to the things
that matter most:
• Notification When Your Kids Arrive
Home from School Safely
• Be Sure That Your Home is Always
Protected
403-742-4399
www.bond-ocommunications.com
Canadian Tire Stettler
We are looking for drillers and
drillers helpers with a professional
attitude!
Join our team for an opportunity to
create a great career.
Apply to: kent@tundraenvirodrilling
Check us out at
www.tundraenvirodrilling.ca
now provides “Chip repair” for
automobile windshields.
Consort
403-577-3900
Stettler
403-742-8889
• Automotive
• Industrial
• Heavy Duty
• Agricultural
• Hyrdaulics
www.heartlandauto.ca
Call now to book an appointment.
403-742-8319
Canadian Tire Stettler
th
6607 – 50 Ave
Stettler Alberta
403-742-8313
Contact Us
For more information about any of the events listed or ongoing projects please call our office at 403-742-3181, email us at
[email protected], or drop in to see us and sign our guest book! You can also check out our Facebook page
accessible from our website for updates and events or follow us on Twitter at StettlerBOT.
Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development
6606 – 50th Avenue
Stettler, Alberta
www.stettlerboardoftrade.com
T0C 2L0 PH: 403-742-3181 Fax: 403-742-3123

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