Training and Resources
Alberta Relaunch Strategy - Find out details on Alberta's Relaunch process
All Provincial Government Programs available to business owners can now be found at BizConnect, including information on relaunch plans. Some highlights:
- Alberta's Recovery Plan to create jobs, build infrastructure and diversify our economy
- Alberta Colleges Economic Recovery Task Force issues initial recommendations to support provincial economic recovery, see what they have to say HERE
CFIA’s Toolkit For Food Businesses
If your business is new to federal food regulations, follow these steps from the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to help understand the requirements of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), as well as other food-related requirements
- Camrose County - Government Roles
- Alberta Health Services - Information for Albertans
- Government of Canada - Information for Canadians
- Alberta Health Services: Help in Tough Times
- Camrose and District Support Services - Covid Resources
- Bashaw and District Support Services - Bashaw Briefs
- Alberta Jobs and Employment
- Alberta Small Business Resources
- Export Alberta
- Invest Alberta
- Alberta Major Projects
- Alberta Regional Dashboard - Community Statistics
- BusinessLink
- Connectica by Alberta Innovates - Portal for connecting innovators to funding, facilities and services.
- Alberta Chambers of Commerce
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- Canadian Commercial Corporation
- Industry Canada
- National Research Council
- Statistics Canada
- International Markets/Exporting:
Business Works Central Alberta, sponsored by the Government of Alberta, offers a free 26 week business training program for eligible people who are looking to become self-employed. They offer business training, coaching, mentorship, referrals and networking opportunities so you leave the program with strategies to navigate the unpredictable and unforeseen challenges of self-employment with confidence.
Business Link - Interactive Business Plan Builder - This free interactive tool is for anyone—from aspiring entrepreneurs with a new business idea, to existing business owners looking to shift their current business model or secure new funding. Simply create an account and get started today! What's so great about it? You'll see tips and examples as you move through the different sections of your plan - You can save your work as you go & download a copy at any time -Customize your plan after you download a copy: add images, your logo, or make any branding changes you'd like - You can submit your business plan to a strategist for review and access 1:1 coaching and support along the way
- Alberta Businesslink Resources for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses - COVID-19 Resources
- Go East of Edmonton - Resources for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19
- Economic Developers of Alberta - Economic Disaster Recovery Information
- Alberta Community Futures - Business Resources
- Edmonton Global: Covid-19 Resources
- CME(Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters)
- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
- Alberta Canola: COVID-19 Resources for Alberta Farmers
- Start Up Canada
- Sample Issues Management and Communication Plan
- Issues Management Checklist
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Pandemic preparedness for business
- Calgary Emergency Management Agency – Business continuity reference guide
- Calgary Emergency Management Agency – Business continuity template
- Business Development Bank of Canada - 7 steps to sustain your business through the disruption
Promote your event on the Camrose County website:
If you have an event that supports businesses in Camrose County, please forward us the details at ecdev@county.camrose.ab.ca and we will consider adding it to our website and social media.
Contact Us
Economic Development Officer - Lina Petkeviciene
3755 - 43 Avenue,
Camrose, Alberta, T4V 3S8