UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS IN OUR REGION
The following is a list of our upcoming programs, events and training offers within our region.
Community Action for Workforce Development
Meet Your Match - For Employers & Employees
The Community Action for Workforce Development (CAWD) is an initiative to pilot economic diversification strategies that focus on community-led workforce planning models that focus on upskilling and reskilling, wrap-around supports, and work placements for people from marginalized communities.
We're Connecting Employers And Workers
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The objective of the Community Action for Workforce Development is to create real, long-lasting change in the Slave Lake Region by supporting employment opportunities and removing barriers for both marginalized communities and local employers.
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Employers can be eligible for up to $5,500 in wages and training subsidies.
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Employees can be eligible for wrap-around support and professional development opportunities.
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Learn More Here:
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Click here to learn more about the CAWD Program. You can also learn more For Employers or if you are Looking For Work.
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Link: https://www.communityfuturessl.com/cawd
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Have Questions?
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Business Analyst Robin-Lee by phone or email listed below:
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Phone: 1-780-849-3232
E-mail: nremtulla@albertacf.com
Beautification Loan Program
What is Our Beautification Loan Program?
Businesses can access interest-free loans, for a term of 3 years, to participate in community beautification efforts. Once a business has accessed a loan and successfully paid off the initial loan, it can access an additional loan for more improvements under community beautification, if additional funds are available. Home-based businesses will need to be assessed to determine if they qualify.
Note: Applicants must complete the improvements within 12 months of receiving the loan, and the loan must remain in good standing to keep the loan interest-free. Limited funds are available.
Eligibility: Businesses within the following municipalities can apply for a three-year interest-free beautification loan.
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The Town of Slave Lake
Click here to learn more about the DEP and Digital Service Squad. You can also view the opportunity below.
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Get An Application Today:
https://www.communityfuturessl.com/beautification-loan
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Have Questions?
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Office Manager Divine by phone or email listed below:
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Phone: 1-780-849-3232
FREE DIGITAL ECONOMY PROGRAM
- DIGITAL SERVICE SQUAD
Running throughout 2022 & 2023
The Digital Economy Program (DEP) is designed to help small businesses in Alberta undergo digital transformations and adopt eCommerce practices. DEP is delivered by Business Link in collaboration with Digital Main Street, funded by the Government of Alberta and Prairies Economic Development Canada.
What:
The program can help your business:
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Reach new customers online
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Develop a social media strategy
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Search Engine Optimization support
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Streamline business processes with digital tools
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Increase Sales
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Who Is This For:
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You have a home-based or commercial business that is registered in Alberta.
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Alberta-based Indigenous businesses that are not registered may still be eligible.
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You have a business with 0-49 employees (this includes self-employed business owners)
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Non-profits, charitable trusts, and franchises are NOT eligible for this program
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Small businesses can sign up to participate free of charge.
Click here to learn more about the DEP and Digital Service Squad. You can also view the opportunity below.
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The Digital Service Squad (DSS) is focused on providing 1-on-1 FREE local assistance for digital services to small businesses in any region of Alberta. This program can help you improve your ability to reach customers, increase sales, and elevate your business's eCommerce presence.
It will include training and advisory support towards digital strategy development, Google My Business assistance, social media posts, taking awesome pictures for your businesses, and more. Once you've applied and approved, your DSS services will be made available locally through our Community Futures Office. Apply online here.
The program can help your business:
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1-on-1 Digital marketing transformation support and training
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1-on1 Free Coaching to reach new customers, build a loyal community, and increase your sales.
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Social media and digital marketing strategy development
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) support and training
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Google My Business set-up and management training
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Apply for the Digital Economy Program here. After you will be directed to register for an account and will be connected with your local Digital Service Squad here at our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region office.
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Register your business for FREE:
Link: https://digitalmainstreet.ca/business-account/registration/
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Have Questions?
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Office Manager Divine by phone or email listed below:
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Phone: 1-780-849-3232
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LOVE LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL
Have your business listed for FREE in our new local business directory for our region!
Love Local, Shop Local directory will be supporting our local businesses, community, and economy by encouraging visits and shopping in our small businesses.
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Each of the three largest communities in our region (Slave Lake, High Prairie, and Wabasca) will have its own small business directory and map on our website. This program is FREE for you! We are looking for small businesses to register with us for this program. There are some incentives that will be taking place which we announce in the near future.
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How Does This Benefit Your Business?
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A FREE social media post featuring your business on all of our channels including Facebook, Instagram, Google, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
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A FREE local business directory listing to increase the visibility of your business. This adds to your online SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
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You get FREE branded Love Local Shop Local shopping bags to give to customers!
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Did we mention it's completely FREE?
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How Does it Work?
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Register your business for FREE by filling out the form linked on the button below or clicking here.
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Your business will be added to our local map and shop local directory encouraging more customer visits
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We make a FREE social media post featuring your business
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The shopping bags will be distributed with information for customers on participating businesses
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Other incentives to be announced
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Celebrate more visits and customers!
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Register your business for FREE by filling out the form linked on the button below or clicking here.
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Have Questions?
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our office by phone or email listed below:
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Phone: 1-780-849-3232
