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COVID-19 for Business
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The COVID-19 Pandemic has shifted how businesses across, the region, the province and the world do business. Mandatory closures, reduced hours, supply chain delays, decreases in revenue and the rush to pivot sales models have had an un-president effect on the economic and has changed the way in which we all do business.
To assists in the impacts associated with the pandemic, governments, support organizations and industry associations continue to release funding, programs and services to businesses in need. Below is a comprehensive list of those supports. If you are unsure of your eligibility to require assistance in navigating the programs, contact Kneehill County EDO, Jacqueline Buchanan via EMAIL or at 403-443-5541.
What is Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy to get my business up and running again?
Where can I find information about the Canadian Governments business relief programs? Avoid Layoffs, Access to Credit, Income Tax Programs etc.
Where can I find information about the Government of Alberta’s business relief programs? Small business advice, tax changes, payment deferrals, business continuity plans.
- Alberta Biz Connect: Financial Supports
Where can I get financial assistance? Rent, Payroll etc.
- Managing Your Business During COVID-19 - Government of Canada
- BDC - Financial Support for Entrepreneurs
- Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Canadian Agriculture Partnership - Training Support
- Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for Small Business
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
- Community Futures - Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
- Financial Support for Exporters
- Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant Program
- Work-Sharing Program
Does my Financial Institute or Lender have support programs in place?
- ATB Financial Customer Relief Program
- BMO Financial Relief
- FCC Covid-19 Support Program
- RBC Financial Relief
- Servus Credit Union Financial Relief
- TD Financial Relief
Where can I get information on keeping myself, my staff and the public safe?
- Alberta Biz Connect - detailed information on the guidelines surrounding businesses reopening’s
- CFIB Coronavirus and Keeping Your Employees Safe
- Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace: Government of Canada
- Prevent the Spread Posters
- Relaunch Guidance Documents
- Resources for Canadian Businesses: Government of Canada
- Workplace Guidance for Business Owners
- Canada’s COVID-19 Support for Canadians
- Employment Insurance
- Mental Health at Work
- WCB COVID-19 Information Page
I think I can provide a service or manufacture a product that is needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Alberta Bits and Pieces Program
- Canadian Manufacturers Needed
- COVID-19 Health Product Industry: Information for health product manufacturers and distributors in relation to COVID-19
- Public Works and Government Services Canada (Buyandsell.gc.ca): Are you a business that can supply products and services in support of Canada’s response to COVID-19? Canada wants to hear from you.
Where can I get COVID 19 information and support for the Agriculture Industry?
- Agriculture Job Connector
- Agriculture Training Support Program
- AgSafe Alberta
- Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council
- COVID-19 Information for Agriculture and Agri-food Industry - Government of Canada
- COVID-19 Financial Support for Farmers and Food Processors
Where can I get more information on COVID-19 for the Tourism Industry?
- Destination Canada
- Travel Alberta Industry Site
- Tourism Calgary Industry Site
- Travel Alberta Connections Webinar Series
- Travel Alberta Cooperative Investment Program - $5000.00 grant funding for eligible product development
- Travel Alberta Industry COVID-19 Tool Kit: Industry Toolkit - Resources, Business Continuity Business Guide, HR Support
Where can I find local employment supports and opportunities?
- Agriculture Job Connector
- MK Enterprises Employment Services
- Olds & Area Job Site
- Three Hills & Area Help Wanted
- Three Hills Capital
Where can I find webinars and online training for business?
- Kneehill County Business Events, Workshops & Training Calendar
- Business Link
- City of Red Deer - Central Alberta Business Webinar Series
- WEBINAR: Get Selling Online in Two Hours
- Travel Alberta Connections Webinar Series
Where can I get more information on support for Business?
- Alberta Chamber of Commerce: Information & Resources
- Business Link: Tips for small business
- Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP): Supports for business and residents
- Community Futures Wild Rose: Information, Training, Contacts
- Three Hills and District Chamber
Where can I get more information on COVID-19?
- Alberta Government: Learn about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and actions being taken to protect the health of Albertans.
- Alberta Health Services: Latest information on COVID-19 for Albertans and Health Care Professionals.
- CFIB COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre: Expert advice to guide you through this difficult time, as well as templates and policies that prevent viral transmission in the workplace.
- Government of Canada: Current cases, the risk to Canadians, monitoring, new and updated information.
- Resources for Business Leaders: Helping understand the challenges and opportunities associated with running your business operations during the COVID-19 outbreak
- Three Hills Capital: Provincial & Federal updates as well as Three Hills Community and Business Updates
- Three Hills Community Radio
- Three Hills Hubbub: Information on local business and services
- Word Health Organization (WHO): Latest situation updates and data regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.