Business Recovery Support Program

Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Pincher Creek have partnered to create a Business Recovery Support Program (BRSP). Business and community leaders recognize that small business is the backbone of our economy and this program will assist in growing stronger businesses.

Phase 1: Business Support Coordination (up to $500 credit)

Business needs assessment
Ensuring the business is registered for all existing support programs from the provincial and federal government
Expert advisors and/or one-on-one guidance on business challenges
Expert advisors to support the businesses in reviewing and planning for re-opening if relevant.

Up to a maximum of 10 hours and/or up to a $500 value
Up to two sessions with a mental health professional may be available

Phase 1 Eligibility:

Be located within the Town of Pincher Creek or MD of Pincher Creek, or within the towns and villages within the MD’s borders;
Have a valid Town of Pincher Creek business license or Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce membership
Have been in operation for a minimum of six months; and
Be a full-time business (self-employed), registered business and/or if a home-based business or owner operator must have operated the business full-time as a primary source of income.Funding is up to $500 in value, based on an hourly or daily rate and are paid directly to the advisor or allocated to a volunteer pool.

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Phase 2: Professional Development Fund (up to $1000 credit)

This phase provides guidance and coaching to businesses that require major changes to remain viable;
are shifting their business delivery model;
or require other significant changes or interventions to remain open during the pandemic.

Phase 2 Eligibility:

Have completed Phase One;
Be located within be located within the Town of Pincher Creek or MD of Pincher Creek, or within the towns and villages within the MD’s borders;
Have a valid Town of Pincher Creek business license or Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce membership;
Have been in operation for a minimum of six months;
Be a full-time business (self-employed), registered business and/or if a home-based business or owner operator must have operated business full-time as a primary source of income; and
Demonstrate efforts to evolve business within the context of COVID-19.

Funding is up to $1000 in value, based on an hourly or daily rate and are paid directly to the advisor or allocated to a volunteer pool.

All phases are subject to funding and on a first come, first serve basis.

Examples of what is eligible:

Strategic plan development
Marketing plan development

Business plan development

Digital marketing and/or e-commerce strategy

Succession planning

Accounting functions

Legal functions

Business Coaching

Business Advisor

New product or service launch

Marketing Assets

Marketing/advertising campaigns

Well-being/self-care

Business knowledge sharing/training

Human Resource operations training

Examples of what is not eligible:

Recurring operating expenses

Hardware/software

Existing operations, marketing, and business functions that were already in place prior to COVID-19.

All phases are subject to funding and on a first come, first serve basis.

Thank you to those who are bringing this program to Pincher Creek!

Community Economic Development Strategy

What we heard - March 17, 2019

Business Recovery Support Program