REP IMPLEMENTATION GRANT

A one-time payment of $2,000 will be available to eligible Alberta small and medium-sized businesses who are eligible for and choose to implement the Restrictions Exemption Program. Full eligibility criteria and application details will be shared once finalized at https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect

REP TRAINING GRANT

Eligible industry associations will be able to access funding to develop or procure safety training that helps workers assess and manage challenging situations when implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program. Workers and employers will be able to access this training through select industry associations. Please visit alberta.ca/biz-connect for information.

DIGITAL ECONOMY PROGRAM

The Government of Alberta has announced investment in the Digital Economy Program which will provide small businesses with free support to build websites and online stores, so they can reach more customers and compete in an increasingly online world. Digital Main Street will implement the program, which consists of two initiatives to support eligible small businesses across Alberta: The shopHERE program will help small businesses create and operate online stores. To be eligible for the program, businesses must be registered in Alberta and have fewer than 50 employees.

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When you're a small business owner or a self-employed individual, it can be a challenge trying to meet the needs of your customers and still manage all of your other business responsibilities, such as bookkeeping and filing taxes. Fortunately, there are free resources to help you. Come learn how to take advantage of free in-person tax-related help through the Canada Revenue Agency's Liaison Officer service.

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SUPPORT LOCAL AB DIRECTORY

The new Support Local AB Directory has launched! Get your Alberta business listed within minutes and reach new customers, get free business exposure, and increase your online presence. The directory celebrates the diversity in entrepreneurship across Alberta and allows you to easily keep important business information up to date. Your business listing could also be featured by us!  List your business for free: https://zcu.io/sxRo

LOCAL PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities with local municipalities, Wainwright Garrison etc., the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on   merx.com  and  buyandsell.gc.ca  that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area. These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000. Click here for the list of   WAINWRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION

BUSINESS LINK PROGRAMS Digital Economy Program Level Up November 4 1pm Lean Mean Business Machine November 10 11am Indigenous Business Planning Series November 16 1:30pm GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA Employment Standards in Alberta - Wages and Overtime November 9 10:20am Employment Standards in Alberta - Administration and Enforcement November 24 10:30am CPHR Alberta Essential Skills for Leaders Certificate - two week online course offered in collaboration with Athabasca University *May qualify for Canada Alberta Job Grant

EASTERN CENTRAL REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORK/STARTUP LLOYDMINSTER Build your Website on Wix November 9 1:30pm The Easiest Way to Leads & Prospects: Google Ad + Paid Media November 10 2pm ADHD and Entrepreneurship November 17 12pm WOW! INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP How to be a Bold Speaker & Present with Confidence November 9 Follow Up Skills that Build Business November 25 Master your Messy Marketing to Enhance Your Brilliance Online December 8

BATTLE RIVER COUNTRY

Please view our new regional tourism website at battlerivercountry.ca  (a partnership between the Town & M.D. of Wainwright and the Villages of Irma, Edgerton & Chauvin). From scuba diving adventures to the history of an award-winning brewery. Locals tell us why Battle River Country is one of the most interesting and unique destinations in Alberta!

ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROGRAMS

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women Alberta Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Program Alberta Jobs Now Canada-Alberta Job Grant Clean Energy Improvement Program Driving Back to Work Program Energy Savings for Businesses Program Innovation Employment Grant Student Work Placement Program Youth Internship Incentive Program Youth Employment and Skills Program

BUSINESSES RESOURCES

Agriculture Job Connector Business Link Community Futures East Central Alberta East Central Regional Innovation Network Futurpreneur Canada Government of Alberta Supports for Business Government of Canada Supports for Business Project Gazelle Startup Lloydminster Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce

ECONOMY STATISTICS

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