Economic Development Newsletter - June 2020
The Town of Stony Plain's monthly business newsletter keeps you up-to-date on timely and relevant economic development information. Stay connected with news, events, updates and opportunities that will inform and inspire.
COVID-19 Programming
We have been working diligently to keep an up to date list of programming available to businesses during these trying times. Please visit our website for more information.

As more businesses move to an online model, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has put together two tools to help businesses succeed. First, they have published updated controls for ensuring that your online platform stays safe and secure. Additionally, they have developed an interactive tool which helps to identify specific threats to your enterprise and to help create a pathway for improved protection.
Small Business Relief Fund
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, through the Canadian Business Resilience Network, has partnered with Salesforce to provide 62 businesses across the country with $10,000 grants.

This funding can go towards recovery efforts, including paying salaries, acquiring safety and personal protective equipment for staff, replenishing materials or paying for the measures required to adapt business models to the economic impacts of COVID-19.

For more information on this unique opportunity, visit their website here.
Thinking of Reopening?
The Government of Alberta has provided an outline for workplaces planning on reopening in the coming weeks and months to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. A copy of these guidelines is available here.

If you have questions about how these guidelines apply, feel free to reach out to the Government b y email a t BizConnect@gov.ab.ca.
Digital Transformation with the Stony Plain Public Library
The Stony Plain Public Library is here to help any local businesses with the challenges of going digital while we all pivot to working remotely. Their expert team can work hand in hand (virtually or by phone, of course!) with you to help you find the solutions you need.

Find out more on their website , or by phone at 780-963-5440.
Bids, Proposals, and Tenders
We are continuously focused on supporting our business community and identifying opportunities available to them.

Follow the link below for the Town's THREE current competitions.

Looking for Land or a Building?
In an effort to help further connect entrepreneurs with property options in Stony Plain, the Town has created an online profile for available commercial and industrial properties.

Please share the link below with anyone looking for a new location. If you have a commercial or industrial property in Stony Plain that is for lease or for sale and you would like it added to this page, please forward the details by email.


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