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Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit : guidelines

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The Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit program supports Alberta investors and businesses working together to advance rural economic development and social impact initiatives in... More ≫

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The Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit program supports Alberta investors and businesses working together to advance rural economic development and social impact initiatives in their communities. This guide describes the program, outlines program eligibility criteria, and explains the application process.

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Economic development in rural Alberta plan

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The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) is a series of key strategies and measurable actions to ensure rural Albertans have economic opportunities where they live. The EDRAP is... More ≫

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The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) is a series of key strategies and measurable actions to ensure rural Albertans have economic opportunities where they live. The EDRAP is intended to support rural Albertans economic developments efforts that are innovative, contribute to diversification and promote sustainable, long-term growth.

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Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit program information for eligible CEDCs : investment funds and opportunity development cooperatives

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors purchase shares in registered CEDCs and in turn CEDCs provide equity capital to small Alberta businesses and co-operatives engaged in rural economic development or the improvement of a social challenge.

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Rural economic development action plan : an economic pathway for rural Alberta

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The Government of Alberta, seeking ways to ensure the province’s rural economy continues to flourish, created a Rural Economic Development Task Force in early 2014. This action plan, a result of... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta, seeking ways to ensure the province’s rural economy continues to flourish, created a Rural Economic Development Task Force in early 2014. This action plan, a result of the task force’s work, outlines the steps that governments, industries, businesses and communities can take to increase economic development capacity, improve on the current suite of initiatives and orchestrate new opportunities to enable rural Alberta’s continued success.were asked for their input on rural economic development strategies, conditions for success and their ideas for innovation.

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Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit program information for investors

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors purchase shares in registered CEDCs and in turn CEDCs provide equity capital to small Alberta businesses and co-operatives engaged in rural economic development or the improvement of a social challenge.

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Attracting and retaining people to rural Alberta : a list of resources & literature review

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Attracting population to small rural communities can be a challenge as most people prefer to settle in larger cities where the draw of family, friends, ethnic networks and jobs is strong. However,... More ≫

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Attracting population to small rural communities can be a challenge as most people prefer to settle in larger cities where the draw of family, friends, ethnic networks and jobs is strong. However, rural communities can attract and retain population by promoting the benefits of living and working in smaller communities (e.g., employment opportunities, lower living expenses, safe neighborhoods and access to community health and recreation services). This document was developed as a resource guide to assist rural communities in Alberta wishing to attract and retain population to address their long-term economic needs. The document includes information and links to web based resources, initiatives and programs. The document contains information on some best practices that have been developed by other countries. The document also reviews the literature on benefits, challenges and strategic options to attract and retain population in rural communities.

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Small community opportunity program : 2023-24 application guidelines

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The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local... More ≫

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The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local economic development and small business supports. Before starting the application process, applicants are encouraged to review these Guidelines.

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State of business vitality in rural Alberta : analysis of twelve Alberta Business Vitality Initiatives (BVIs)

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of... More ≫

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of community leaders, business people and citizens about the current business environment in their community and compares the results to an average of other communities to determine possible short and long-term actions the community can undertake to improve its business friendliness.

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State of business vitality in rural Alberta : analysis of twelve Alberta Business Vitality Initiatives (BVIs)

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of... More ≫

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of community leaders, business people and citizens about the current business environment in their community and compares the results to an average of other communities to determine possible short and long-term actions the community can undertake to improve its business friendliness.

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