
Province announces investment for small and medium sized businesses
The Alberta government has announced a $2.8 million investment to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and reach international markets around the world.
To help small- and medium-sized businesses continue to grow, Alberta’s government says it is investing in the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), which empowers them to increase their exports and revenue, while also creating new jobs for Albertans.
In 2017, TAP was established nationally and Calgary Economic Development started administering the program within Alberta in 2018. Since its creation, the government says TAP has helped more than 550 companies in Alberta receive the knowledge, mentorship and resources they need to help their businesses grow and reach international markets.
Through this new $2.8-million investment, Alberta’s government says it is ensuring Calgary Economic Development has the resources it needs to continue delivering TAP for another five years, which is expected to help up to 650 more companies, say provincial officials.