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The Province of Alberta has launched a new Biz Connect site. Biz Connect provides workplace guidance and supports to help businesses affected by COVID-19 begin to reopen and resume operations safely.
The Province of Alberta has released a staged COVID-19 recovery plan for the gradual reopening of businesses and services. Check out the plan here.
**Important Water Safety Notice for Buildings that have been closed or under limited operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.**
The Water Stagnation Fact Sheet prepared by the Government of Alberta provides helpful steps for building owners and operators to reduce the risks and prepare for building re-entry.
Is your business ready to relaunch?
Check out our Ready to relaunch page for information about how your business can prepare to reopen.
Right for Business Support Program
Airdrie Economic Development has launched a new program called Right for Business Support Program. This program is intended to provide access to critical advisors and business service professionals to help businesses with advice and clear information on programs and services to help them remain resilient through this pandemic.
This program will run as a pilot project until the end of August and will have multiple streams of support depending on the business needs and stage.
Webinars for Businesses
All webinars are FREE until further notice and are open to all businesses.
COVID Crisis: Where to from here? with Todd Hirsch
Wednesday, June 3 | 10:00 a.m. | Calgary Chamber | Register here
A New Normal: Safely Returning to Business
Wednesday, June 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Airdrie Chamber | Register here
Redefine the Hustle: Mindfulness in Entrepreneurship
Thursday, June 4 | 10:00 a.m. | Business Link | Register here
Emotional Regulation Using Mindfulness
Thursday, June 4 | 6:30 p.m. | AHS/CES | Register here
Cash Flow Management in Times of Uncertainty
Thursday, June 4 | 11:00 a.m. | Business Link | Register here
Social Media Marketing Essentials for Small Business
Monday, June 8 | 1:00 p.m. | Bow Valley College | Register here
Ask a Human Resources Professional
Tuesday, June 9 | 12:00 p.m. | Business Link | Register here
Build a Business Over Lunch
Tuesday, June 9 | 12:00 p.m. | Business Link | Register here
Email Marketing to Grow Your Small Business
Tuesday, June 9 | 1:00 p.m. | Bow Valley College | Register here
Intermediate Facebook Marketing
Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 a.m. | Bow Valley College | Register here
Getting Found Online
Monday, June 15 | 1:00 p.m. | Bow Valley College | Register here
Personal Budgeting for the Busy & Cash Strapped Entrepreneur
Tuesday, June 16 | 11:00 a.m. | Business Link | Register here
Google Ads - Driving Traffic to Your Website
Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 p.m. | Bow Valley College | Register here
Ethical Leadership During a Crisis
Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00 p.m. | Haskayne School of Business, Calgary Chamber and Calgary Foundation | Register here
Indigenous Entrepreneurs: We’re Here to Support You
Tuesday, June 23 | 1:30 p.m. | Business Link | Register here
*Calgary Chamber webinars after June 3, 2020 will cost $10 for members and $20 for non-members. If you are a member and have passes included with your benefits, you will be able to use these passes for webinars. The Calgary Chamber has many previously recorded webinars available on a variety of topics.
In It Together
Businesses throughout Alberta are being affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Inittogether.ca offers an opportunity for the Alberta Business Community to come together and support one another.
The In It Together campaign was created so that business leaders could share ideas and encouragement with each other. Airdrie businesses are encouraged to join in and share their thoughts.
Is your business in need of financial assistance?
Financial assistance for businesses
The following are programs and opportunities that could help you during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Payment deferrals (City of Airdrie, utilities, taxes & other)
WCB 2020 premium deferrals
Payroll Support & Wage Subsidy (CEWS) information for businesses with Employees
Financing available for businesses
The federal government has announced financing by way of loans for small businesses, through the following:
Business Development Bank of Canada
Canada Emergency Business Account
Commercial Rent Assistance
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
Commercial rent feedback survey for Alberta tenants and landlords
Are you a business that is open?
If you are a business that is open, Alberta Biz Connect has workplace guidance and supports for businesses affected by COVID-19.
See our Business Operation Guidelines for additional resources and information.
Promote your business
The City of Airdrie is offering local, licensed businesses the opportunity to use Things that are Open to communicate product and service offerings to residents. Register your business for free, and be sure to keep your profile up-to-date.
Restrictions on Businesses
There are still restrictions on some business sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out more about restricted and non-restricted businesses see this list.
Are you looking for business advisory services?
Looking for someone to talk to? These organizations welcome calls from business owners and offer services at no charge.
Business Link
Business Link has business advisors available (weekdays 8:30am – 4:30pm) via email, phone or online chat platform to advise business owners. Call 780.422.7722 or email using the form on their website.
Community Futures Centre West
A business advisor is available to discuss your concerns. Visit the website or call 403.389.8272.
City of Airdrie Economic Development
The Economic Development department is available to support Airdrie businesses. Contact the team to ask questions or discuss challenges at 403.948.8844 or economic.development@airdrie.ca.
Mental Health Support
The COVID-19 pandemic can have a significant impact on mental health.
If you need help, please reach out. There are many resources available to support you. For more mental health support information please click the button below.
Selling your products to government
City of Airdrie
If you're looking to offer a product or service to the City of Airdrie, your first step is registering for MERX, an online bidding system. More information
Provincial Bits and Pieces Program
Submit your offer of products or services to the Alberta Bits and Pieces Program if you're interested in supporting the COVID-19 response.
If there is a requirement for your product or service, you will be contacted by a representative of the Government of Alberta.
City of Airdrie communication and services
Communication
Critical email updates will be sent directly to businesses using the e-mail address you provided for your business license.
Our Airdrie@Work business e-newsletter provides regular updates and helpful information. Subscribe here.
Stay up-to-date by visiting the City of Airdrie's website, following the City of Airdrie on Facebook and Twitter.
Other City Services
All City of Airdrie service departments are providing all regular services (i.e. Planning & Development, Building Inspections, etc), but in a modified fashion to minimize risk to the public and employees. Our goal remains to support our business community and clients that rely on our services.
Staff in all departments are still available by telephone and email. If you require assistance over the phone, please call 403.948.8800.
Related business support links
- Government of Canada & Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Canadian Business Resilience Network
- Business Development Bank of Canada: COVID-19 Resource Guide for Businesses
- Business Link: Resources for Alberta Small Businesses affected by COVID-19 including remote Ask an Expert Sessions and one-on-one advice
Documents
- Covid-19 Business Impact Support Survey Highlights (pdf)
- Covid-19 Business Impact Support Survey Results (pdf)
- Water Stagnation Fact Sheet (pdf)