Stories on local businesses
The small business optimism index, which had been on a positive trajectory for seven consecutive months, experienced a notable decline of 2.1 points in June, settling at 54.1, according to the latest report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. […]
Noise complaints about a Morinville pet services business may result in changes to the town’s zoning bylaw. […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that over 34,000 small businesses in Alberta, constituting 20% of all small businesses in the province, are at risk of closure unless the federal government extends the deadline for repaying the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan. […]
Small businesses are set to gain significant advantages with the forthcoming reductions in credit card processing fees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). […]
Small business owners across Canada are calling for an extension to the deadline for repaying the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan interest-free by the end of the year. […]
Morinville Tim Hortons and three St. Albert Tim Hortons locations have chosen Jessie’s House as the charity for Smile Cookie this year. From May 1-7, customers can purchase a Smile Cookie for $1.50 at select locations, and all proceeds will benefit Jessie’s House. […]
Small businesses in Canada are planning to increase wages by an average of 3.3% over the next year, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The increase in wages comes amid high inflation rates and a tight job market. […]
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another season of fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. The Market will begin on May 7th and run until October 1st, every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. on 104 Street by the Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre. […]
Small business owners in Canada are working an average of 54 hours a week, the equivalent of an eight-day workweek for most salaried workers, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). […]
Sturgeon County says it is evaluating the next steps to support investment and new jobs in the Villeneuve Airport area after the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) rejected its development plan. […]
A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) indicates small businesses and tax practitioners have given the Canada Revenue Agency a grade of C or satisfactory. […]
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce’s Swing Into Spring Show & Sale is coming to the Morinville Leisure Centre on Saturday, Apr. 29 and Sunday, Apr. 30. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to reconsider the federal carbon pricing backstop. Despite collecting billions in carbon tax revenues, the federal government has returned less than 1% of promised proceeds to small businesses while planning to increase the tax by 23 per cent to $65 per tonne on Apr. 1. […]
On Saturday, Mar. 18, the Rotary Club of Morinville Sturgeon did a multi-location bottle drive, part of an ongoing initiative to raise funds to support local community groups. […]
Poor customer service was the reason for 52 per cent of business owners. Access to financing was the second highest motivator at 44 per cent, and fees and pricing came in third at 39 per cent. […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the federal government to use the upcoming budget as an opportunity to help businesses deal with their COVID-related debt, keep business costs down, reduce red tape, and address labour shortages. […]
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