Do you have questions about COVID-19 Financial Aid programs?
The Leduc Chamber of Commerce held an informative webinar answering questions about CERS, CEWS, CEBA, and the SME Relaunch Grant. You can watch the recording here.
TheCanada-Alberta Job Granthelps cover training expenses for existing employees and new hires. If you are hiring and training an unemployed Albertan, up to 100% of training costs could be covered, up to $15,000 per trainee.
The portal for the expanded Small & Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant is open. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back but it is taxable. The government has lowered the revenue loss threshold to 30% (from the original 50%), and all eligible businesses in the province will also be able to apply for a second grant payment.
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) is not just for businesses that rent their space; this subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.
Morning Virtual Mixer- Jan. 20, 9:00am.Topics for discussion- Do you have any silver linings to share from 2020? What is your business or organization planning for 2021?
Reminder: Invoices for 2021 Chamber memberships have been sent out.If you have a membership and have not received your invoice, please check your junk folder and then contact us so we can ensure you get your invoice. As per our bylaws, memberships must be paid by January 31, 2021 in order to be considered in good standing and to be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce, which we are a member of, has had numerous meetings recently with the following ministers:
Dale Nally, Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education
Jason Copping, Minister of Labour and Immigration
Rick McIver, Minister of Transportation
Sonya Savage, Minister of Energy
Upcoming meetings:
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
Sonya Savage, Minister of Energy (roundtable with chambers)
Tracy Allard, Minister of Municipal Affairs
Corporate Members
Wishing you all the best in 2021!
Please note that the Chamber office will be closed over the holidays from Thursday, December 24 to Friday, January 1, re-opening Monday, January 4, 2021.
Your Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce Team
