Calgary Small Businesses

• Calgary sees a trend of new, small businesses popping up post-pandemic

  A number of new Calgary businesses opening up post pandemic are being met with many financial hurdles.

  Economy

  Jul 21, 2021
  
• Calgary staple opens 2 new locations amid economic downturn and pandemic

  While many businesses have been struggling to survive during an economic downturn and pandemic, Lina's Italian Market has managed to thrive.

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2021
  
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• Calgary city councillors seek further tax relief for businesses in 2021

  The proposal from Ward 11 councillor Jeromy Farkas would see $44 million pulled from reserves to cap non-residential property tax hikes at zero per cent.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2021
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• 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
• Shoppers urged to buy local to help Alberta small businesses during COVID-19 holiday season

  Alberta consumers are urged to shop local to support struggling small businesses during the holiday season.

  Economy

  Nov 17, 2020
• Calgary chamber shares city’s business outlook amid COVID-19: ‘This is an 18-month recovery’

  Calgary Chamber of Commerce's president and CEO, Sandip Lalli, said the city could still feel the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for up to 18 months. 

  Economy

  May 5, 2020
• Small businesses in Calgary join call for cities to compensate for revenue lost to construction

  A decision in Montreal is prompting some Calgary businesses to join the calls for municipal compensation when construction hurts their bottom line.

  Economy

  Nov 15, 2018
• Calgary business owner tells travelling senate committee to rethink tax changes

  Business and tax experts repeated their warning Tuesday in Calgary about how much the changes can hurt the economy.

  Economy

  Nov 7, 2017
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• Calgary police cybersecurity seminar aimed at small businesses

  In an effort to combat the problem, the Calgary Police Service Cyber/Forensics Unit held a free cybersecurity seminar for small businesses. They are especially vulnerable to attacks.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2017