Update from the DDCC
September 16, 2020
Commercial Fireworks Sales in Drumheller- We want to hear from you!
Please read the letter from the Canadian National Fireworks Association and let us know your questions and comments via email or at 403-823-8100 by September 30. 
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Local Updates
Small Business Week: October 19-23, 2020
The Calgary Chamber is hosting a virtual Small Business Week Summit on Oct. 22, 2020. This will be a full day summit, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, full of inspiring keynotes, workshops, panels, networking sessions and a few surprises! They are allowing our members to access their member discount.
Find out more here and contact us for the Chamber member discount.

Stay tuned for details on our annual Women in Business Mixer during Small Business Week!

Business Services Voucher Program
Through this program, Community Futures Big Country would help pay for services related to your business's relaunch and future success. Potential business support services might include:
  • Legal Services and Advice related to business structure and decisions
  • Purchase business and/or accounting software, including support and/or training
  • Business training and/or relevant business courses, and more. Find out more



Town of Drumheller- Be Here Campaign

Live Here, Play Here, Do Business Here.

The Town of Drumheller has created some great videos and content for attracting new residents and businesses.

Check them out here or via the 'Be Here' tab at dinosaurvalley.com, and share on your social media feeds!
Government Programs & News
Chamber Network News
Tax Reform: Canadians To Have Their Say Through Canadian Chamber Review 
Everybody agrees that Canada’s tax system is outdated and not competitive, but few agree on where to start. That’s where the Canadian Chamber of Commerce tax review project comes in, and we want to hear from you. ThinkGrowth.ca has been launched to collect your ideas on potential tax reforms that will help businesses and individuals recover from the economic impact of COVID-19.

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Businesses can receive a relief grant for up to $5,000 to cover expenses incurred due to COVID-19. Open to businesses of all kinds from across the country (from retailers to barbershops to farmers). Find out more
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Webinars & Resources

Bow Valley College- Digital marketing and transformation for business workshop series!  (Various workshops on social media marketing, Google Ads, etc.)
Join the exclusive insight community
An initiative of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce

By joining the Alberta Perspectives insight community, you'll hear first about new ACC surveys and research.
 
Log into Alberta Perspectives anytime to access survey results (results we share directly with government), participate in quick polls, and catch media coverage of community insights.
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