COVID-19 for Business

What is Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy to get my business up and running again?

• Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
• Alberta’s Recovery Plan

Where can I find information about the Canadian Governments business relief programs? Avoid Layoffs, Access to Credit, Income Tax Programs etc.

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

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.

• BDC - Financial Support for Entrepreneurs
• Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
• Canadian Agriculture Partnership - Training Support
• Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for Small Business
• Community Futures - Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
• Financial Support for Exporters

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.

*NEW Where can I get COVID 19 information and support for the Agriculture Industry?

• 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?

• 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.