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How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions for Your Life and Business
Member Submission Back How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions for Your Life and Business 23 December 2020 Blog submitted by Connect4Commerce Tips for Small Business Owners on Setting and Keeping Personal and Business Goals that are Compatible Author: Bruce Tannas with contributions from Janelle Stewart, Life Coach It’s probably safe to say…
Read MoreHow to Overcome “Pandemic Fatigue”
Member Submission Back How to Overcome “Pandemic Fatigue” 16 December 2020 Blog submitted by CHARTWELL retirement residences Here’s a new term none of us could have imagined six months ago: “pandemic fatigue.” Or another name for it: “caution fatigue”—the idea that we’re now exhausted by the number of decisions we have to make each day to…
Read MoreCity Stays the Course on Zero
News Back City Stays the Course on Zero 11 December 2020 The Edmonton Chamber strongly supports the approved 2021 City of Edmonton budget adjustment, which includes a zero percent tax increase. “We know this budget contained many difficult decisions, and we thank the City for working diligently to respond to the challenges of employers and…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Reacts to New Restrictions
News Back Edmonton Chamber Reacts to New Restrictions 08 December 2020 Premier Kenney announced new restrictions on Albertans and Alberta businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. “Despite the last round of restrictions, case numbers continue to spiral out of control. Something had to be done.” said Janet Riopel, President and CEO of the Edmonton…
Read MoreChamber urges city to stay the course on zero.
News, Policy Back Chamber urges city to stay the course on zero. 03 December 2020 Edmonton Chamber President & CEO Janet M. Riopel addressed City Council today to provide the Chamber’s perspective on the 2021 Supplementary Operating Budget Adjustment. “We thank the City for working diligently to respond to the challenges of job creators.” said…
Read MoreWhat’s going on in Commercial Insurance?
Member Submission Back What’s going on in Commercial Insurance? 01 December 2020 Blog submitted by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) These are challenging times for businesses in Edmonton. Uncertainty in the markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left no industry unaffected. The pandemic has exacerbated existing difficulties in the market and for some, attempting…
Read MoreWith Canada’s fiscal outlook at a critical juncture, careful and targeted action required to navigate second wave and economic recovery
The fall economic update, tabled today by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, displays the breadth and depth of government action required to protect the lives and livelihoods of Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic, and simultaneously the importance of planning the path to recovery.
Read MoreChoosing a Reliable Outdoor Service Provider in YEG
Member Submission Back Choosing a Reliable Outdoor Service Provider in YEG 27 November 2020 Blog submitted by Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services of Edmonton Showing up on time, carefully clearing walkways, attention to detail while maintaining grounds – a few of the things you should look out for when choosing an outdoor services maintenance company for…
Read MoreModest improvements in Alberta’s Fiscal Outlook reinforce need to curb COVID-19 today and diversify our economy tomorrow
Alberta’s projected deficit and debt burden have improved slightly, as the province’s deficit has been reduced by $2.8 billion per today’s fiscal update. In the short-term, Albertan businesses will continue to need support through the COVID-19 pandemic. In the long-term, a full focus on economic diversification and job creation will be required to rebuild resiliency in our economy and ensure fiscal sustainability.
Read MoreRemote Work = Increased Cybercrime
Member Submission Back Remote Work = Increased Cybercrime 17 November 2020 Blog submitted by PrinterWorks West How safe is your data? In these challenging times, cyber criminals are more active than ever. With so many Canadian employees working remotely, the opportunities for these cyber threat actors to hack increase exponentially. Without serious precautions taken to…
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