Workplace relationships can positively or negatively affect your job satisfaction as well as your ability to grow in a role and organization.

When you build positive relationships at work, you feel more comfortable with your interactions and less threatened by others’ progress. You feel a closer bond to the people you’re working with, and you grow your influence with the organizational boundaries.

1. Communicate respectfully, clearly & effectively.

2. Change your attitude about mistakes.

3. Learn to take on responsibilities & help others.

4. Try to maintain a positive attitude.

5. Resolve conflicts amicably.

6. Try to know each other better.

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Okotoks Economic Development staff were excited to take part in Calgary’s Innovation Ecosystem on Wednesday January 18, 2023 at Platform Calgary.

The goal of the event was to bring together key stakeholders and to foster collaboration in our regional tech and innovation ecosystem. It was an opportunity for regional stakeholders to share who they are, who they serve, and what they do.

Over 100 participants attended and there were many takeaways from the day, including the opportunity to continue the conversations and collaborations that we started!

Collaboration is a strategic goal. The Town of Okotoks strategy for 2022-2025, convening the service providers and government agencies in our region, will strengthen our collective impact.

The Town of Okotoks continues to emphasize the value of regional collaborations in its efforts to increase economic diversity. The Town is working to make sure that there are active and healthy regional collaborations to support what businesses need to innovate from start to finish. It is important to remain committed to creating an environment where local businesses can innovate and grow.

Businesses eligible to receive thousands through Water Smart Business Grant.

This is your chance to apply for up to $10,000 to upgrade indoor and outdoor systems that conserve water. Not only can a business get the majority of initial costs covered, but these changes will also save money on every utility bill for years to come.

The grant has a total of $40,000 to allocate, and the deadline to apply is March 31! Click the button below for more info and to apply!

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New False Fire Alarm Fees

A new fee structure to reduce repeated false fire alarms, as part of the Town of Okotoks’ Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, took effect on January 1, 2023. The fees are in place to prevent ongoing false alarms from the same business and to help business owners and alarm companies stay accountable. This step will ensure that Okotoks Fire & Rescue are not called unnecessarily and to help maintain appropriate service levels for the entire community.

If your fire alarm system is being serviced, have your technician contact the non-emergency dispatch number at 403-933-4535 to advise of possible false alarms prior to any maintenance.

If more information is required, please contact Okotoks Fire Services at 403-938-4066. Thank you for your cooperation.

With deer being a part of the biodiversity landscape in Okotoks, the Town and residents need to work together to adopt strategies that discourage deer from eating and inhabiting yards in our community.

To make decisions on future deer deterrent strategies, we need your feedback on deer education & awareness, your experience with deer, strategies you currently use and deer deterrent fencing options. Take the survey from February 6-19 by clicking the link below:

Deer Survey

Do you need more information about the games coming to Okotoks this summer? Please visit the ASG website by clicking the button below.

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Winter is often a time when people get away for vacation - does your business ever close for a set period of time so you can take a holiday?

Send us your answer and we'll share the results in March!

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Business Support Programs: There are numerous resources for small businesses to stimulate growth. Supports include loans, bursaries, financing, marketing, succession and other aids for small businesses.

Check out these business support links:

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If you have questions about the following programs, contact ecdevokotoks@okotoks.ca

Please visit the Town’s website to see what opportunites are currently available for bidding.

Bids & Tenders

Questions? Email Economic Development to find out more information.

There a many ways to help small businesses save energy; here is the fifth tip in a series of 12!

Turn off lights when not in use. It might seem like a no-brainer, but in a typical office, lights stay on in areas like break rooms, bathrooms, or conference rooms, even when those spaces aren’t being used. Sensor lights can help to keep the lights on when needed, but off when they’re not.

Enjoy the Economic Development Newsletter? Do you have ideas to make this newsletter more exciting or business-related topics you want to see? The Town would love to hear from you! Connect with us!

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