Parkland County launches online business resource
BizPal launched
Parkland County Council Chambers was a hub of activity as many turned out to witness the launch of the County’s newest online service, BizPaL. During the launch, County staff conducted a demonstration of the simple online question and answer tool, showing how quickly entrepreneurs can find the licence and permit information they need to start a business in Parkland County. “Economic development is a priority in the County’s Strategic Plan,” said Mayor Rob Wiedeman. “Anyone considering starting a business in Parkland County can use BizPaL on the County’s website and quickly figure out what permits and licenses they need as well as the cost as part of their research. This tool further promotes Parkland County as the place to do business.”
BizPaL is a project initiated by Industry Canada in conjunction with provincial and municipal governments. Parkland County joins other municipalities in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and the Yukon who are already using BizPaL to promote business development in their communities.
“Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, our government is helping small businesses by increasing access to financing, lowering taxes and cutting red tape,” said Minister of State Rob Moore. “BizPaL is a great example of the government’s hard work to support small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada as they innovate, create jobs and generate wealth in our communities.”
How does BizPaL work?
1. Visit the Parkland County website at www.parklandcounty.com, Online Services, BizPaL.
2. Answer a short series of questions about your current or proposed business to create a customized list of the permits and licences you may need from all levels of government.
3. Save or print your results for future reference. For more information, contact Parkland County Planning and Development at 780-968-8443 or Economic Development and Tourism at 780-968-8406. You can also learn more about BizPaL by visiting the Industry Canada website at www.bizpal.ca
