The devastation wreaked by the floods in Southern Alberta touches the hearts of people everywhere in Canada. Many of us have family, friends or colleagues in the region. We have been following the last few days’ events with great concern, and our hearts go out to the many Albertans who have been evacuated due to the floods that are affecting much of the province.
Although it is still too early to assess the full extent of the damage, the floods will have a very significant impact on businesses in the area, and particularly small and medium size businesses. Chambers of commerce are working hard to assist their members. For example, the Calgary Chamber has been asked to assist in understanding the scope of damage and impact to businesses in the downtown area.