Community Futures East Central Alberta
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Join this free event (registration required) for an overview of key government programs and recent changes and updates to tax rules affecting businesses. Government Support Programs and Tax Planning Strategies, with Grant Thornton March 9 | 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST Virtual Meeting... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/government-support-programs-and

Starting March 1, Alberta parents who use childcare can apply to receive $561 per child with the new Working Parents Benefit. This is a one-time payment to help parents with the cost of child care, including licensed or unlicensed daycare, day homes, out-of-school care, or preschool. Families will be eligible to apply for the Working Parents Benefit if they have: - Children in any form of child care, including licensed or unlicensed child care. - A household annual income of ...$100,000 or less. - Paid for three months of child care between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2020 (must provide receipts). Families will have until the end of March to apply. The Working Parents Benefit is part of Alberta’s plan to protect both lives and livelihoods with concrete action to help families offset the cost of child care. For more information: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm... See more

Last day to register for this event. Don't let your business run you! You will walk away with a set of simple, practical tools that you can use immediately to focus on priorities, get clear on issues and gain traction. Community Futures East Central Alberta... Community Futures Meridian Community Futures East Parkland Community Futures Capital Region Community Futures West Yellowhead See more

Here you are, thinking that you need to get your business online a.s.a.p., but wondering just how much your e-project is going to cost. This article from the BDC will help you come up with a realistic budget and make sure that you: - pay only for the features you really need - focus on the investments that give you the most ROI - avoid surprise expenses along the way ... https://www.bdc.ca//how-keep-track-costs-get-business-onli

Temporary program changes to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant that will make it accessible to more. The following program changes expand eligibility to help businesses access the training they need. These temporary changes are effective from February 18, 2021 until February 28, 2022. Expanded eligibility includes:... 1. Funding mandatory training - Use the CAJG to fund courses or training that is required for a job. 2. Allowing employers to train employed family members - Enables family-owned businesses to access training funds. 3. Allowing some business owners to receive funding to train themselves - Supports entrepreneurs to expand their skill set to grow or pivot their business. Learn more about these changes and the grant by following this link https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx

. Your business plan is the blueprint for your business. It let's you test the feasibility of your business idea. It helps you secure funding and give your new business the best chance for success. Community Futures East Central Alberta has the people who can help you put your business plan pieces together.