COVID 19
Weekly 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 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 19 – 25, 2021
Weekly Update: March 19 – 25, 2021 Supports for Business Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to Help Small Businesses The federal government announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications has been extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021. This deadline extension applies to any new applications for CEBA…
Read MoreWeekly Update: March 5-11, 2021
Weekly Update: March 5-11, 2021 Supports for Business Alberta moves into full Step 2 of Path Forward Albertans can now enjoy reduced public health restrictions while strong measures remain in place to protect hospitals and limit the spread of COVID-19. Completing Step 2 of Alberta’s Path Forward, updated health measures are now in place for…
Read MoreWeekly Update: February 19 – 25, 2021
Weekly Update: February 19 – 25, 2021 Supports for Business Innovation Employment Grant The Innovation Employment Grant opened in January, but is delivered through the corporate tax system and does not follow a formal application process. Eligible corporations will be able to claim the grant when they file their annual corporate tax returns. See How to…
Read MoreWeekly Update: February 12 – 18, 2021
Weekly Update: February 12 – 18, 2021 Supports for Business Additional COVID-19 Support for Alberta Small Business Businesses that can demonstrate a revenue reduction of 60 per cent or more will be eligible to receive 15 percent of their monthly revenue, up to a maximum of $10,000 under the Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit. This benefit…
Read MoreWeekly Update: February 4 – 11, 2021
Weekly Update: February 4 – 11, 2021 Supports for Business Canada United grants up to $5,000 available! Reopening Canada United February 16th! Over $14 million has been contributed to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund by the federal government, RBC and Canada United partners to support COVID-19 recovery efforts. We have provided relief to…
Read MoreWhat we learned at the Business Town Hall with the Government of Alberta
What we learned at the Business Town Hall with the Government of Alberta A province-wide telephone town hall was held on February 3rd hosted by Premier Kenney, Dr. Deena Hinshaw – Chief Medical Officer of Health, Martin Long – Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism and Doug Schweitzer – Minister of Jobs, Economy and…
Read MoreWeekly update January 15-21, 2021
Weekly update January 15-21, 2021 Supports for Business Enhanced Health Measures Remain in Place Mandatory, provincewide restrictions remain in effect. Continue to follow public health restrictions to protect others as well as the health-care system. Active case numbers are decreasing, but hospitalizations remain high. More information. Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Energy Savings for Business Program…
Read MoreWeekly update January 8-14, 2021
Weekly update January 8-14, 2021 Supports for Business Expanding funding to support new businesses Alberta’s government is expanding its relaunch grant to ensure new businesses have access to the supports they need. New Alberta businesses impacted by public health orders will need to demonstrate a 30 per cent reduction of revenue using revenue figures from…
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