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Daily COVID-19 Update: May 14, 2020
Supports for Business Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Program Expanded It was announced today that the CECRA program will now be administered for properties with mortgages, other forms of debt or no mortgages at all with the application process open in the second half of May. The website has been updated with new information…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 13, 2020
Feature Video: Supports for Business Government Announces Details Of The Regional Relief And Recovery Fund Today the government announced the details of the nearly $1 billion in funding being provided to the Regional Development Agencies ($675 million) and the national network of Community Futures Development Corporations ($287 million) with $304.2 million allocated specifically for Western…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 12, 2020
Feature Video Supports for Business Property Assessment Notices Start Arriving This Week Property Assessment Notices will begin arriving in resident’s mailboxes beginning May 14, 2020 for Multi-Family and Non-Residential properties. Assessment notices for property owners of Single Family Residential and Farmland properties were mailed February 28, 2020. Legislation allows property owners 60 days from the…
5 Steps for Business to Relaunch
Last updated: July 23, 2020 With the relaunch strategy announcement by the Provincial Government, businesses will now need to shift focus to recovery readiness and strategies to manage businesses in a COVID-19 environment. The Government has released general workplace guidance, sector specific guidance and planning for operations resources on the Alberta Biz Connect website page.…
Daily COVID-19 Update for May 11, 2020
Supports for Business Supporting Alberta’s businesses through relaunch A new Alberta Biz Connect web page has been launched to provide business owners with information on health and safety guidelines for general workplaces and sector-specific guidelines for those able to open in stage one of relaunch to ensure businesses can reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
PPE Supplies
Last Updated: November 17, 2020 PPE Suppliers Ben’s Office Machines Ltd. Medical grade masks Hand sanitizer Sanitizer spray Lysol Wipes Contact Bert’s Vacuum Hand sanitizer (bulk and single), Disinfectant cleaners Wipes, N95 masks Surgical masks, Nitrile and vinyl gloves- Depending on supply Contact Boylan Imaging Plexiglass guards All types of COVID-19 signage Banners Floor signs…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 8, 2020
Supports for Business Employee training supports for agri-businesses A new Agriculture Training Support Program has been created to help employers in the food supply chain provide for and offset costs related to safety and training during COVID-19, including the costs for personal protective equipment and to remove any barriers to get Albertans safely working. By…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 7, 2020
Supports for Business Re-Opening Best Practices for Business General workplace guidance is available to help support business owners reopening or continuing operations to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons. However, we know there are still questions for specific industries, particularly as businesses prepare for Phase 1 of the relaunch.…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 6, 2020
Supports for Business Launch a relief crowdfunding campaign with ATB BoostR at no cost. ATB wants to help support your business throughout COVID-19. Cash flow continues to be a challenge for many businesses and the ATB crowdfunding platform can help. With ATB BoostR, you can: Receive donations from your crowd (friends, family and fans). Sell…
Business Beat: Change Through Mutation and Evolution
We have all heard the term “Evolve or Die”. We use it in industry, “It’s Darwinian, you’re fighting for survival every year; you evolve and grow, or you die. It’s really that simple.” (Douglas Conant). We use it in sport, “the evolution of the sport is so fast, if you slow down for a second,…