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Economic Reconciliation is a Moral Imperative for Edmonton: Just Look At Our History
The Edmonton Chamber is committed to economic reconciliation, addressing past injustices and building a stronger, inclusive future for all Edmontonians.
Read MoreSmall Actions – Big Impact: Adding Your Pronouns to Your Email Signature. Â
News Small Actions – Big Impact: Adding Your Pronouns to Your Email Signature.  Co-written by the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Small Actions – Big Impact: Adding Your Pronouns to Your Email Signature.  Every June you see businesses changing their logo to a rainbow logo for Pride…
Read MoreMember Feature:Â Alim Somji
May: Asian Heritage Month Member Feature: Alim Somji May is Asian Heritage Month, and we’re promoting some of our Asian Business Owners! This feature spotlights Alim Somji, Executive Vice President, Jaffer Group of Companies. What inspired you to start your own business? My father started our businesses as his second career in 2005 and, once…
Read MoreMember Feature: Vijayan Swaminathan
May: Asian Heritage Month Member Feature: Vijayan Swaminathan May is Asian Heritage Month, and we’re promoting some of our Asian Business Owners! This feature spotlights Vijayan Swaminathan, Founder and CEO of Xaddwell. What inspired you to start your own business? I had lived in 14 cities and worked for several big brands, realizing that there…
Read MoreA reason for optimism: Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, second quarter 2024Â
Business conditions look positive. The majority of businesses (72.1%) reported being “very optimistic” or “somewhat optimistic” about their prospects over the next twelve months. This represents an 8.2% increase in confidence from the fourth quarter of 2023.
Read More1,000 Meetings Later – What You Told Me and How It Helped Chart a New Direction for the Chamber
When I became President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce last October my number one priority was to connect with you, the members.
Read MoreThe new federal Capital Gains Tax threatens everyone’s bottom dollar, not just the ultra-wealthy.
From my own, once-upon-a-time experience as a cabinet minister with the Alberta government, I acknowledge the complexities and difficulties of balancing fiscal responsibility with strategic investments. But as President of the Edmonton Chamber, I must call to everyone’s attention our concerns with changes to the tax regime, specifically the increased inclusion rate on capital gains tax for corporations.
Read MoreStatement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act
News, Policy Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act April 26, 2024 Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act Edmonton, Alberta – On April 25, 2024, the Government of Alberta unveiled Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. This legislation proposes changes to the Local Authorities Election…
Read MoreJoint Letter – Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget AdjustmentÂ
Edmonton’s business community – as represented by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, UDI–Metro, and BOMA Edmonton – are deeply concerned about the proposed tax increases of 8.7% in 2024, 7.0% in 2025, and 6.4% in 2026, as outlined in the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget
News, Policy Edmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget April 16, 2024 Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2024 Federal Budget in the House of Commons titled Fairness for Every Generation. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce…
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