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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Alberta adds pandemic supports for struggling businesses
The Alberta government announced yesterday that they will be making an additional $10,000 available to small- and medium-sized businesses that have seen severe revenue drops because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses that show a 60 per cent reduction in revenue will be eligible to be granted 15 per cent of their typical monthly income, up to a maximum of $10,000. Applications for a piece of that funding will open in April. The support is available to companies with fewer than 500 employees and does
Monday, February 01, 2021Chamber welcomes more certainty for businesses
For Immediate Release Lethbridge, AB - The Government of Alberta announced a phased approach to relaunching the economy, including specific hospitalization counts that would trigger reduced restrictions on job creators and families on Friday, January 29, 2021. “The Lethbridge Chamber is pleased to hear that the Government of Alberta is continuing a thoughtful, phased-in approach that protects job creators as well as the consumers who rely on their services,” says Cyndi Vos, CEO, Lethbridge Chamber of
Monday, January 18, 2021Chamber Applauds Expanded Supports and a Measured Reopening
The Government of Alberta will ease some public health restrictions starting today, Monday, January 18, 2021. The Province will allow businesses offering personal and wellness services to reopen by appointment only. In addition, up to 10 people will be allowed to gather outdoors, and up to 20 people will be allowed to attend funerals. “We are pleased to see these restrictions being lifted and people getting back to work. This is great news for small businesses, at a time when they desperately need it,”
Thursday, November 12, 2020Chamber welcomes launch of Universal Broadband Fund
Lethbridge, AB - The Government of Canada announced the launch of the Universal Broadband Fund yesterday – a critical step in the delivery of better broadband access throughout the country.The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has been working with the City of Lethbridge to advance broadband coverage for several years. The Chamber’s policy “Digital Broadband the Key to Economic Prosperity” which spoke to the need for Canadian communities with weak or no connectivity online, especially in rural and remote
Thursday, November 05, 2020Several incentive programs introduced to help businesses
As part of economic recovery efforts, Lethbridge City Council on November 2 approved a series of Development Based Incentive Programs to support investors as well as business owners and their employees.Many of the ideas originated at meetings of the Lethbridge Recovery Committee of Council, where ongoing discussions with the business and development community have identified potential opportunities that fit Lethbridge.The six areas of focus include: Real Estate Sales and Leases; Affordable/Social Housing
Thursday, September 17, 2020Government Support Programs Update
Supports for BusinessGovernment Announces Extension of Rent Relief for Small BusinessesThe Government of Canada announced this week that the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program will be extended for the month of September. The government also announced this will be the final extension for the CECRA program. Read moreAdvancing the growth of food producers and processorsTo advance the growth of food producers and processors, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Jobs, Economy and
Tuesday, March 03, 2020#HireTogetherYQL
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Economic Development Lethbridge along with the Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge are launching #HireTogetherYQL. The campaign, while similar to the previous campaign of #ShopTogetherYQL, is aimed at opening the discussion between employers and employees as well as embracing the community brand, Lethbridge Brighter Together. The recent results from the Brighter Together Business Survey conducted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
