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2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Response

In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a global health emergency. The virus, known as COVID-19, was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

Then, on March 11, 2020, the WHO assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic. 

Just like our response to the 2013 Southern Alberta Flood, and the 2016 For McMurray Wildfires, in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,  EDA is taking the lead in providing ideas, tools and resources to accelerate business and economic recovery. 

COVID-19 and Low Oil Prices Business Impact Survey 

Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) and Community Futures Alberta are collaborating in the COVID-19 and Low Oil Prices Business Impact Survey.

Read the full survey report here

EDA Business Impact Survey

Between March 20-24,2020, EDA hosted an online survey to gather information on the impact the pandemic is having on Alberta businesses. To view the results click here.

Beyond COVID Webinar Series: Business & Economic Recovery

During the COVID pandemic, EDA held a series of FREE virtual seminars designed to connect us with community leaders from Alberta, across Canada and around the world. These weekly webinars provided information to help accelerate business and economic recovery, profiling various topics and/or industries, as well as post-COVID opportunities.  


Blog

Visit the blog below to find presentations and webinar recordings.

  • EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #6- Webinar Presentation - April 22 webinar - Remote work

    April 22, 2020 4:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #6- Webinar Presentation - April 22 webinar -Remote Work

    More information: 

    Slide deck: https://prezi.com/view/FT6Dy2XXYR6288VCKcIX/

    ZoomBusiness web page for information: https://www.gisplanning.com/products/zoombusiness/overview

    ZoomBusiness Edmonton: https://covid-19.zoomprospector.com/edmontonglobal

    ZoomBusiness Abbotsford: https://covid-19.zoomprospector.com/abbotsford

    ZoomProspector sites & buildings location analysis tool for Edmonton Global: https://properties.zoomprospector.com/edmontonglobal/


  • Connections LIVE webinar series - Travel Alberta

    April 16, 2020 10:02 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Travel Alberta has developed a weekly webinar series to help you navigate the issues resulting from COVID 19.

    Called, Connections LIVE, each webinar features an industry professional with insights to help you make informed business decisions.

    Click on this link to read about the webinars and register:

    https://industry.travelalberta.com/training-events/workshops-webinars



  • EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #5- Webinar Recording - April 15 webinar - Supply Chain

    April 15, 2020 5:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #5- Webinar Recording- April 15 webinar - Supply Chain.

    Click on this link to view Webinar recording. 

  • EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #5- Power Point Presentation - April 15 webinar - Supply Chain

    April 15, 2020 1:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #5- Power Point Presentation - April  15 webinar- Supply Chain. 

    Click on this link to download presentation. 

  • Mental Fitness - Free weekly webinar series - AUMA, AMHSA, CSSE

    April 14, 2020 3:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) has partnered with the  Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA), Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and Howatt HR, to present a free weekly mental health webinar series: Tactics for Maintaining Mental Fitness During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    These weekly discussions will feature key behaviours organizations and individuals can do to maintain mental fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    ·       Date: Every Tuesday

    ·       Time: 10 a.m. MT / 12 p.m. ET

    Register now to access key micro-skills that you can adopt to support charging your mental health battery.

    Can’t make it? Access the webinar recordings at MaintainingMentalFitness.com.


  • COVID-19 and Low Oil Prices Business Impact Survey

    April 14, 2020 2:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    COVID-19 and Low Oil Prices Business Impact Survey 

    Please Share With Your Business Community

    Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) and Community Futures Alberta are collaborating in the COVID-19 and Low Oil Prices Business Impact Survey.

    This survey is for Alberta businesses and also accounts for the potential impact of low oil prices and importance of agriculture to the provincial economy.  

    Please share this survey with your business community and encourage them to participate.

    Your feedback will be shared directly with government. 

    Take the Survey here: 

    https://albertaperspectives.vision-critical.com/c/r/ab-covidimpactsurvey-2020-general     



    Pulse surveys will be released every two weeks until physical distancing restrictions are removed, allowing business to provide feedback on any new relief measures government may announce.

    At the appropriate time, a follow-up survey will be launched to inform economic recovery strategies.

    Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), Community Futures (Alberta), and Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) are collaborating on this survey initiative in an effort to streamline data being gathered to inform government responses and relief measures.



  • EDC Free Webinar COVID-19: Get financing and support for your business

    April 13, 2020 11:53 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Free Webinar

    COVID-19: Get financing and support for your business

    If you’re a Canadian company whose business has been disrupted or decreased by the COVID-19 pandemic, Export Development Canada’s (EDC’s) free webinar will provide guidelines on how you can access the financial relief and safeguards available to you right now.

    Brought to you in partnership with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), this webinar is airing live on Thursday, Apr. 16, 2020 from1 to 2 p.m. ET. Register to attend or to receive a link to the on-demand version. You’ll learn:

    • The assistance programs and resources available to your company through your financial institution, the federal government, and EDC
    • How to determine what assistance you qualify for, how to apply, and the timing you can expect 
    • How EDC is helping our customers with capital, insurance and knowledge in our newly-expanded role
    • Where to get information and who to contact

    Get more information or register here


  • Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19

    April 08, 2020 4:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19

  • EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #4- Power Point Presentation - April 8 webinar

    April 08, 2020 3:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Business and Economic Recovery COVID-19 - Retail

    Power point presentation 

  • EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #4 - April 8 Webinar Recording - Retail

    April 08, 2020 3:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    EDA COVID-19 Webinar Series #4 

    April 8 Webinar Recording - Retail

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