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BARRHEAD - The Town and County of Barrhead have partnered with Community Futures Yellowhead East (CFYE) and the Barrhead District Chamber of Commerce to compile a list of links to provincial and federal resources to support area businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
In a release, the four municipalities and business associations acknowledge that residents, employees and businesses are facing major financial hardships in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It has never been more important to support our local businesses than it is now during this crisis. We need to focus on keeping our local businesses viable and our neighbours employed,” said County of Barrhead reeve Doug Drozd. “Working together as a community will help to mitigate the depth of the downturn and support a quicker recovery.”
Town of Barrhead mayor Dave McKenzie added, “We must respect guidelines set forth by the province and feds for social distancing and self-isolation, but it is equally vital to recognize what effects this crisis will have in the long term on Barrhead businesses.”
McKenzie added that centralizing accurate information in a single source will help the business community work through the challenges faced due to this pandemic.
The release notes that all four partners are actively watching the COVID-19 crisis and are following protocols laid out by Alberta’s health authorities.
While the offices and facilities of all four partners are closed to the public and all non-essential meetings have been cancelled, services to residents and businesses will continue to be provided with communications being available via phone, e-mail and, where possible, remote access meetings.
Barrhead and District Chamber of Commerce president Megan Perry said local businesses are working hard to comply with and promote social distancing.
“Please show your appreciation and support by keeping your business local,” Perry added.
“Our world is changing, and we are all learning to change along with it,” said CFYE board chair Carol Webster. “CFYE will be with local businesses each step of the way as we work to help our businesses, clients and businesses prepare for what is yet to come.”
The following are the resources listed for local businesses:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Draft Emergency Business Plans: BDC
Tips for Alberta Business and Community Leaders: EDA
Alberta Pandemic Preparedness Checklist for Business: GOA
Employment Insurance Information for Employers: GOC
Resources for Canadian Businesses: GOC
Workers Compensation Board, COVID-19: WCB
Agricultural Update for your HR Plan: FCC
Mental Health Support Information: MFHA
INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES
COVID-19 Resources for Foodservice Operators: RC
How COVID-19 Delays Could Affect your Supply Chain: TR
COVID-19 and Business Insurance: IBC
Business Risks and Strategies Handbook: YYC
Agriculture Resources on COVID-19: CFA
How Companies Can Support Society: WEF
Printable COVID-19 Information Posters: GOC
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP): BDC, EDC
New Tax Filing and Payment Due Dates: CRA
Community Futures Yellowhead East Support: CFYE
Western Economic Diversification Support: WDC
Agricultural FCC Support: FCC
Emergency Isolation Support: GOA
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
CALL TO ACTION: Canadian Manufacturers Needed!
Re-tool Manufacturing for Medical Equipment: GOC
Kevin Berger, TownandCountryToday.com
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