Business Updates

Supports for Business CBRN Small Business Relief Fund: Applications Close Friday  The CBRN Small Business Relief Fund will help 62 small Canadian businesses recover and support their resilience, for a total of $620,000 in funds. Businesses can use the $10,000 grants to support their recovery efforts, including paying salaries, retrofitting their workplaces and acquiring technology…

Supports for Business Government partnership with private sector campaign to help businesses reopen safely amid COVID-19 The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced that the Government of Canada has partnered with the People Outside Safely Together (POST) Promise program, an initiative launched by Canadian private sector organizations to help businesses across…

Supports for Business Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch It was announced today that Alberta businesses in Stage 2 will be able to open on June 12, 2020. As the province enters stage two of relaunch, safety remains the top priority. More businesses, sport and recreation services can open if they are ready. Some…

Supports for Business How Would A $10,000 CBRN Grant Help Your Small Business We want to hear your story on how receiving a $10,000 grant from the CBRN Small Business Relief Fund would impact your business. Hear from a Fredericton, New Brunswick business on their story and then be sure to submit yours to us…

Supports for Business Announcements on Stage 2 to be announced soon This week, Premier Kenney indicated that, “with the number of active COVID-19 cases continuing to decline, Alberta may be able to speed up plans to move into Stage 2 of its relaunch strategy.” A subsequent update on any revisions to the relaunch timeline is…

Supports for Business Application Process Now Open for Medicine Hat Business Innovation Grant Applications are now open for Phase 1 of the CMH Business Innovation Grant, part of the COVID-19 Assistance package approved by council on May 4, 2020. The Assistance package is intended to support residents and business in coping with and recovering from…

Supports for Business Cooperative Investment Program Travel Alberta acknowledges the extraordinary circumstances and challenges that tourism businesses are dealing with in our province. The Cooperative Investment Program is to assist tourism operators and regions across Alberta to RESTART consumer marketing activities and aid in the development of traveler products, experiences, and packaging in a COVID-19…

Supports for Business Facebook Extends Small Business Grants Application Deadline We know your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so Facebook is offering cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time. The application deadline…

Featured Video:2020 Property Tax Presentation PDF Supports for Business Now Accepting Applications: CBRN Small Business Relief Fund Applications are now open for the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund! The Candian Chamber of Commerce is offering grants to Canadian small businesses that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to help them…

Featured Video: Supports for Business Invitation for a townhall with Minister Fir Next week, Economic Development Minister Tanya Fir will be hosting a series of telephone townhalls with Dr. Hinshaw to consult with impacted industries on stage 2 of relaunch. Through these calls, Minister Fir will be gaining feedback for the drafting of guidance documents…