Winter 2020 Newsletter
The Winter 2020 edition of our Newsletter is here! See what Community Futures has been up to with updates, news, and our local Small Business Spotlight featuring Red Deer Tactical.
We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope everyone stays safe and healthy and enjoys the Holiday Season.
Read the newsletter HERE.
CanExport Program Pivots to Help Small Businesses
The Government of Canada has announced a change to the CanExport Program.
With international travel restricted due to COVID-19, the CanExport SMEs program is pivoting to now help small businesses with the following:
• develop and expand their e-commerce presence by covering partial costs associated with online sales platforms and digital strategy consulting, as well as advertising and search engine optimization
• attend virtual trade shows and other business-to-business events
• navigate new COVID-19-related trade barriers by helping pay for new international market certifications and requirement
Read the press release and details HERE.
Small Business Week 2020 Newsletter
Read our special edition Newletter HERE.
Small Business Week is October 18-24th, 2020, even though we celebrate small business and entrepreneurship all year, it's a great time to appreciate the small businesses that make are communities great. See what Community Futures is doing to help entrepreneurs and read our Small Business Spotlight on the Breathing Room Yoga Studio + Cafe.
2019-2020 Annual Report
Minister Ng Announces Investment in Women Entrepreneurs
Community Futures Central Alberta is pleased to announce the approval of our proposed program as part of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Read the official news release here, and watch for updates as we move forward with this exciting opportunity for our community.
