Business Resources
Weekly Update: July 24 – 30, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 24 – 30, 2021 Adapted COVID-19 Measures in Alberta Changes effectively July 29 include: Quarantine for close contacts will shift from mandatory to recommended. All positive cases will continue to be notified. Contact tracer will no longer notify close contacts of exposure. Outbreak management and identification will focus on high-risk…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 19 – 25, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: June 19-25, 2021 Alberta 2030: Expanding Apprenticeship Education Alberta’s government is inviting post-secondary institutions and industry groups to collaborate and submit proposals for new certificate and diploma programs that provide a majority of education through paid on-the-job mentorship. Approved program proposals will qualify for grant funding to support program design and…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 5- June 11, 2021
Weekly Update: June 5- June 11, 2021 Supports for Business Stage 2 of the Open for Summer Plan Began June 10 Changes Include: Outdoor social gatherings increase to 20 people, with distancing. Indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies may occur with up to 20 attendees. Receptions are permitted outdoors. Indoor and outdoor funeral services remain unchanged…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Economic Impacts, Outcomes And Opportunities For Southeast Alberta In A Post Covid Economy
The economic downturn pre-pandemic, further augmented by COVID-19 and the various levels of restrictions, has caused significant challenges and impacts on our businesses. The impacts have been varied, dependent on the industry, perceptions, adaptations, along with accessibility and implementation of funding and resources to assist businesses through those difficult times. Through it all, we must…
Read MoreWeekly Update: April 23 – 29, 2021
Weekly Update: April 23 – 29, 2021 Supports for Business ICYMI: SMERG – Spring payment portal is now open The application portal for the third Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant (SMERG) is open! SMERG offers financial assistance to Alberta businesses, cooperatives and non-profit organizations with fewer than 500 employees that have faced restrictions or…
Read MoreWeekly Update: April 16 – 22, 2021
Weekly Update: April 16 – 22, 2021 Supports for Business SMERG Application intake for the spring 2021 payment from Alberta’s small business grant is now open The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program has been reopened for a new payment to businesses affected by the April 2021 public health orders. Eligible organizations can now…
Read MoreWeekly Update: April 9 – 15, 2021
Weekly Update: April 9 – 15, 2021 Supports for Business Alberta’s government is expanding the small business relaunch grant The Alberta government is offering small businesses affected by the most recent public health orders another payment of up to $10,000 from the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant. Alberta businesses affected by the latest public…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Spring into Growth
Spring is typically a time of renewal. A time of reflection and a time when we celebrate new life and growth. While the last year has been exceptionally challenging and frustrating, we have also learned many things contributing to our personal and professional development, allowing us to spring into growth. For our organization, I’m sure,…
Read MoreWeekly Update: March 26 – 31, 2021
Weekly Update: March 26 – 31, 2021 Supports for Business Enhancements to the Film and Television Tax Credit Alberta’s government is removing the $10-million per project cap to make the province an even more desirable location for larger film productions. This change also creates more flexibility for the province to respond to future growth in…
Read MoreWeekly Update: March 12-18, 2021
Weekly Update: March 12-18, 2021 Supports for Business Applications for city development incentives to open this week Invest Medicine Hat and the City of Medicine Hat will begin accepting applications for the development incentive program starting on Wednesday, March 17 at 8 a.m. The City of Medicine Hat encourages development and redevelopment in the City…
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