Calgary Small Business

• Inside the ice: unique Calgary business knows how to help people stay cool

  Scorching heat is forcing people to find unique ways to stay cool. But for some, it's just a regular day on the job. And sometimes, they're lucky enough to also love what they do.

  Weather

  Jul 24, 2023
  
• Nearly a quarter of Alberta small businesses at risk of closure: CFIB

  Canadian Federation of Independent Business data showed two thirds of Alberta small businesses are still working to pay off debt incurred over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 29, 2022
  
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• Calgarians urged to support local businesses this holiday season

  Mayor Jyoti Gondek toured several small businesses in Inglewood on Friday in an effort to highlight the importance of local vendors to the city's economy.

  Consumer

  Nov 26, 2021
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• Calgary council approves relief for businesses, taxis, rideshares

  Businesses, taxis and rideshares are among the groups that got a bit of a break on Monday after city council approved some coronavirus-related relief.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2021
• New Calgary coffee shop breaking down barriers: ‘What makes us different makes us great’

  A new coffee shop in downtown Calgary is serving up a unique experience for customers.

  Consumer

  Feb 8, 2021
• Pair of programs to help small Calgary businesses open online, physical stores

  The city has a pair of programs to help small businesses open brick-and-mortar or online shops through streamlining the permit process and leveraging tech giants.

  Economy

  Jan 19, 2021
• Petition pushes for lift of COVID-19 restrictions on small businesses in Calgary

  Common Sense Calgary started the petition after Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi admitted Tuesday that two members of his staff had travelled internationally over the holidays.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2021
• Low sales, fewer customers creating dire situation for Alberta small businesses: CFIB ​

  According to the CFIB, just 23 per cent of Alberta small businesses said sales had returned to pre-COVID-19 levels.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Calgary small businesses scramble to survive coronavirus pandemic

  The COVID-19 crisis has brought a huge blow to a lot of small businesses in Calgary, many of which are now in a desperate fight to survive.

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2020
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• Local Laundry highlights Calgary’s small business sector amid COVID-19 outbreak

  A clothing store based in Calgary is urging residents to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2020