Update from the Drumheller Chamber- December 15, 2020

Update from the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce- December 15, 2020

What You Need to Know This Week

Increased Financial Aid is available

The portal for the expanded Small & Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant is now open. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back but it is taxable.

From the Canada Revenue Agency: Introducing a simplified process for claiming the home office expenses for Canadians working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic

More support for Alberta’s tourism sector

Hotels and other lodging providers will now be able to keep the tourism levy amounts collected between March 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. This extension of the original abatement period, which was to end Dec. 31, will free up to $10 million in additional cash flow.

Reminder- look into the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS). It is not just for businesses that rent their space; this subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords. View the recorded webinar, and see the infographics for more help: Take a Look at the New CERS, CERS: Got You Covered & CERS: Here to Help.

More than 25,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine en route to Alberta

Alberta’s government is launching the Municipal Measurement Index to improve local decision-making and help Albertans see how local governments spend their money.

Local News

Drumheller Town Council Passes new Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw

A Rosebud Nativity- presented online by the Rosebud School of the Arts

Help Light up the Badlands Amp

Shoppers Drug Mart is accepting in-store donations to the Drumheller Pregnancy Care Centre

Note to Chamber Members: Invoices for 2021 memberships have been sent out. If you have not received your invoice via email and had not previously indicated that you require it mailed, please check your junk folder and then contact us so we can ensure you get your invoice.

WEBINARS and RESOURCES

December 17, 12:00pm- Virtual luncheon: Conversation with Finance Critic Pierre Poilievre

January 15, 11:00am: Business Insurance 101 – Supporting Businesses during the Pandemic

Save the Date: On Tuesday, January 19th, 12:00-1:00pm we are partnering with MH Enterprises Employment Services for a virtual Lunch & Learn about their various employment programs.

Female entrepreneurs (current and potential)- check out the Women Entrepreneurs in STEM (WESTEM)

Five things companies should be thinking about NEXT

Nonprofit Webinars

6 Week Workshop: Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business (for females looking to start a business)

Advocacy Update

On December 8, 2020 our Business Advocacy Committee discussed the Town of Drumheller's draft Fireworks Bylaw. View the meeting recording. There will be a Public Hearing on December 21, 2020. You can also complete the survey from the Town of Drumheller.

Corporate Members

Please reach out to us via email ([email protected]) or telephone (403-823-8100) to share with us any issues your organization may be facing, and what support you need.

Thank you. Please stay safe and healthy.

Your Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce Team

Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce |

403-823-8100

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