COVID 19 Business Information
Jan 18, 2021
INFORMATION ABOUT AND FOR BUSINESSES
Resources and links for the business community
Updated Information added as we receive it.
January 20 update
Service Canada Resources for Business
January update: Alberta Small and Medium Enterprise Grant
December news about Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
June 30, 2020 new information Alberta Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant launches TODAY!
http://emerit.ca/home Canada's best online tourism and hospitality training
Canadian Federation of Independent Businesshttps://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/small-business-resources-dealing-covid-19 This website has tools and templates to assist those with social distancing including notice of closures etC
Phase one information for businesses https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx
GRADUAL RE-OPENING WORKPLACE GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Overview
This document has been developed to support all business and sectors (excluding health care
settings) in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons.
This document outlines the criteria that should be
addressed in individual, written workplace policies and procedures established to address the
COVID-19 pandemic response. All workplaces are expected to develop and implement these policies and
procedures prior to re-opening or continuing operations after May 1, 2020. Industries or business
with specialized operations or aspects may be subject to additional guidance. Any
additional guidance made available is intended to augment this document.
NEW - Re-Launch Strategy - Link to document
Community Response
Several organizations and businesses within the Bentley and area are also following public health recommendations and taking necessary steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As such, events, services and facilities – run by external organizations within the community – may be impacted. Please visit the web and social media pages of the individual organizations for information on externally-run programs, services and facilities.
The Town of Bentley continues to amplify the messaging and response coming out of Alberta Health Services and Alberta Emergency Management Agency, as these are the lead organizations in our Province. COVID-19 is a global issue and things are changing rapidly. Since this is a global issue, the response globally, nationally, provincially and at the municipal level needs to be coordinated and be the same. We realize the strain and impact that this is having on the local population and the local business community and we wanted to provide you with some resources to assist your business through these difficult times:
Tips for Businesses and Organizations
- Calculator for business when applying for Emergency Wage Subsidy Program (Apr 27)
This website, facilitated by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, is provided to enable businesses to share their pandemic-related good practices and resources that other workplaces may find helpful in developing their own business continuity plans.
http://www.ibc.ca/ab/resources/media-centre/media-releases/insurers-reducing-insurance-costs-for-canadians-ibc-member-companies-offer-substantial-consumer-relief-measureshttp://www.ibc.ca/ab/business/COVID-19
BUSINESS SUPPORTS AND INFORMATION
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Upcoming webinars on Covid-19 response and recovery
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h here over the next few weeks as we continue to provide those working on business and economic recovery issues as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. This includes weekly webinars, access to resources, and upcoming online events and training.
Changes to taxes and benefits
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 (WHO)
Keeping your employees safe (CFIB)
Pandemic Preparedness for Business (Canadian Chamber of Commerce)
Master Your Disaster guides for individuals, businesses and communities (Leann HackmanCarty)
MYD Global YouTube Channel on “All things disaster"
New Employment Insurance Provisions
Mental Health – Alberta references CDC
Business Continuity Plan/Templates for Entrepreneurs (BDC)
Risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings during COVD-19 global outbreak (Government of Canada)
Information for Businesses Trade Commissioner
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