Focusing on Your Business
There’s a lot of noise out there for a business owner. It’s hard to know what to listen to when your company is constantly calling for your attention: payroll, marketing, business development, hiring, accounting…while keeping the cash flow going and planning for the year ahead. Like sound-cancelling headphones, we can help you focus.
1. Connect with local and regional business resources. The Chamber provides e-news and a website to link you with several supports, here are just a few:
Alberta Small Business Resources is a comprehensive guide to start, run, and grow your business, covering funding, licensing, planning, and more: Alberta.ca/small-business-resources
Business Link is a government supported organization offering free coaching, market research, tax tips, and many more resources to help your small businesses start and succeed: Businesslink.ca
Alberta Business Grants is a central hub to explore Alberta grant programs, such as the Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program and the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program: Albertabusinessgrants.ca
Community Futures Centre West supports rural entrepreneurs with loans, training, and networking. A strong history of helping tourism, retail, and professional services: Centrewest.albertacf.com
Careers: The Next Generation connects students with employers through internships and hands-on experience: Careersnextgen.ca
Bragg Creek Job Board is our local spot to post job openings and connect with the community: visitbraggcreek.com/careers
2. Take us up on all the FREE ways we can help put your business in the spotlight!
Bragg’n Bout Business Podcast: Be featured on the next episode of this fun podcast that reaches viewers in the foothills, Calgary, and beyond.
Bragg Creek Business Directory: Add your company to attracts all those who support local and regional.
Interactive Virtual Map: Add your business to help folks discover all Bragg Creek has to offer. The paper maps are distributed throughout Bragg Creek, Banff, Canmore, and Kananaskis.
Share your Socials: Tag @visit_bragg_creek, we’ll spread the word by reposting your events and business news.
New Member Spotlight: Full colour announcement in our e-newsletter and social media.
Advertising & Marketing Support: Our marketing specialist provides annual one-on- one sessions with members to help with social strategy, Google Ads, digital campaigns, email marketing, content writing, and much more.
3. Get involved! Join a Chamber committee that checks your boxes:
Communications – Develop strategies, coordinate social media and newsletters, and help reach our businesses. Committee lead: Gregg
Internal Relations – Support members, highlight achievements, gather feedback, organize networking events.
Committee lead: Trish
Economic Development – Promote business growth, help attract customers, collaborate on tourism initiatives. Committee lead: Lowell
Community Collaboration – Build partnerships, help organize festivals, engage local artists. Committee lead: Jason
For more information contact us at office@braggcreekchamber.com.
Attend a Chamber Meeting
7:00 pm, third Wednesday of the month. Come for networking, to hear speakers, and support the business community. Drinks and local eats provided. Upcoming dates: March 18 • April 15 • May 20 • June 17
Your Bragg Creek & Area Chamber of Commerce
We would love to hear from you! Questions and ideas welcome: office@braggcreekchamber.com
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