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All good things must come to an end.

  • September 30 we will say farewell to the Digital Economy Program and Digital Service Squad supported by the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada, the Business Link and Digital Main Street.

  • We are proud to have been part of the success of helping over 8000 small businesses in Alberta increase their online/digital presence. 

  • Locally, the CFCWest Digital Service Squad provided one to one support to almost 400 small businesses in our region

  • Client intake/one to one services has reached capacity but you are still welcome to access other resources provided by our DSS teamDigital Main Street, Business Link, Community Futures Centre West and other local resources provided by our municipal partners

Goodbye to DEP Poster

About

The Digital Economy Program is designed to help your small business expand online. This FREE program is funded by the Government of Alberta, Prairies Economic Development Canada in conjunction with Business Link and Digital Main Street

The program will be delivered by Community Futures Centre West in partnership with local municipalities - City of Airdrie, Town of Canmore, Town of Cochrane, Town of Crossfield, Kananaskis Improvement District and Rocky View County.  

Eligible businesses can access our local Digital Service Squad (DSS) – free 1-on-1 assistance for building digital presence.

We Are Here to Help

The Digital Economy Program is FREE and will provide your small business with 1-on-1 local assistance. Services include training and advisory support to assist with digital strategy development, Google Business Profile assistance, website maintenance, social media posts, and more.

 

The Digital Service Squad wants to help you grow YOUR digital skills – skills that are essential to succeed in today’s competitive environment. 

 

The best part?  You’ll receive help from those who understand your community. How does it work? Read on!

Taking Your Business to the Next (Digital) Level

Apply

Digital Marketing Advisors

One of our advisors will contact you to discuss your application and prioritize how they can help you with your digital capabilities.

Connection & Resources

Work with us during the provided support time to learn what's new in the digital world and enhance your online presence.

How it Works

How We've Helped

Your business is registered in Alberta

Eligiblity

You have 0-49 emplyees

Not a non-profit, charitable trust, franchise business, or multilevel marketing company

Community Partners

Community Partners

Community Futures Centre West Logo - Digital Economy Program
City of Airdrie Logo - Digital Economy Program
Rocky View County Logo - Digital Economy Program
Kananaskis Improvement District Logo - Digital Economy Program
Town of Canmore Logo - Digital Economy Program
Town of Cochrane Logo - Digital Economy Program
Town of Crossfield Logo - Digital Economy Program

Program Partners

Digital Main St. Logo - Digital Economy Program
Business Link Logo - Digital Economy Program
PrairiesCan and Canada Logo - Digital Economy Program
Alberta Government Logo - Digital Economy Program
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