growthzone, Author at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Deaf & Hear Alberta: An Open Letter to Alberta Businesses

By growthzone | February 25, 2022 |

I don’t need to tell you that communication plays a crucial role in every facet of business. Without communication, people could not share innovative ideas or relay information that could save lives. We rely on communication to book appointments, order products, develop strategies and recruit talent. Communication is essential for survival!

Federal Budget 2022

By growthzone | February 25, 2022 |

The impacts of the global pandemic continue to affect businesses although 2021 has brought recovery. Businesses are dealing with uncertainty and volatility, changing regulations and supply chain disruptions. Some sectors, such as hospitality, tourism and the arts continue to face major barriers to their normal operations.

Edmonton Chamber optimistic as Budget 2022 announced.

By growthzone | February 24, 2022 |

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is cautiously optimistic about today’s balanced budget and
congratulates the Government on its strong emphasis on diversification, and commitment to workforce
development. One of the most pressing issues for business is labour attraction and retention.
Businesses are facing significant challenges in the labour market and need more support to help them
attract, train, and retain skilled workers.

Can your culture be your COVID success story?

By growthzone | February 23, 2022 |

“What’s your covid success story?” I was taken aback by the question as I hadn’t really considered it. My instant response was, “helping people find themselves as we emerge; helping businesses step away from the starting line that the vaccination gave us and rebuilding corporate culture with forward thinking businesses.” It sounds like I had an answer planned, but this is really how I feel.

Our way towards sustainable packaging

By growthzone | February 22, 2022 |

Over the past few years, packaging has become ubiquitous in all aspects of daily life and an indispensable element in the food and beverage industry.

What You Need to Know About the Alberta Automobile Insurance Reform

By growthzone | February 17, 2022 |

Mandatory automobile insurance coverage will alter how Alberta insurers process vehicle damage claims. Legislation changes enabled direct compensation for property damage (DCPD), which will take effect in Alberta on January 1, 2022.

Is it time to reconsider what a successful educational pathway looks like?

By growthzone | February 11, 2022 |

Stats Canada indicates that we have seen an average unemployment rate of ~10.5% between March 2020 and November of 2021. As we look ahead to the arduous process of post-pandemic economic recovery, employees need to know what will help them flourish in a transforming job market.

Municipal Vaccination Passport Program

By growthzone | February 10, 2022 |

We provide this correspondence from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of our members. We would like to express concern relating to the potential city council decision to bring in a bylaw that would require a municipal proof of vaccination program to go into effect for public spaces and private enterprise.

Knocking down interprovincial trade barriers

By growthzone | February 8, 2022 |

At ground level, we think of Canada as an open country with highways rolling to the prairie horizon and beyond distant mountain ranges. As we travel across the landscape, we enjoy uninterrupted vistas with nothing to block the views.