COVID 19
Business Beat: Innovation Series
Business Beat: Innovation Series As a business owner during the province-wide re-launch, what are you doing to make yourself, your employees and your customers feel safe when they enter your establishment? We’ve all read the Provincial Re-launch Guideline documents, the general guideline and/or the industry specific guidelines located on https://Alberta.ca/guidance-documents.aspx. We know we are required to…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 3, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 3, 2020 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,…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 2, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 2, 2020 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…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 1, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 1, 2020 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…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: May 29, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 29, 2020 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…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: May 28, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 28, 2020 Featured Video: Supports for Business Invest Medicine Hat Launches 10/20/30 Residential Lot Incentive Program The program is designed to encourage residential construction of single detached houses and duplexes in greenfield subdivisions in Medicine Hat. Licensed builders that register for the program will receive a $10,000 rebate once construction has…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: May 27, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 27, 2020 Supports for Business New Agriculture Training Support Program Accepting Applications The purpose of this program is to provide support to the agricultural and horticultural businesses and services to help address the impact of COVID-19. The program will provide a grant to eligible employers to offset the costs of training…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Adaptation and Transformation – Why life will never be the same
Business Beat: Adaptation and Transformation – Why life will never be the same Both adaptation and transformation refer to the process of change, but the motivation and approach is what differs. Adaptation is a reaction to or anticipation of new conditions or environment. Whereas transformation is change that is physically or qualitatively different. Transformation may…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: May 26, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 26, 2020 Featured Video: Supports for Business Contribute To The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Consultation The Government of Canada is reviewing the CEWS program, and input from businesses is required to inform potential changes to the program to best meet the needs of businesses and their staff. You can participate…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: May 25, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 25, 2020 Supports for Business Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications Applications are now being accepted for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. Over the course of the program, property owners will reduce rent by at least 75 per cent for the months of April…
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