Posts by growthzone
Keeping the Doors Open through a Pandemic
Member Submission Back Keeping the Doors Open through a Pandemic 02 November 2020 Blog submitted by Edmonton’s Food Bank The primary mandate of Edmonton’s Food Bank is to feed people – even during a pandemic. Now that new procedures have been in place for several months, we can take a moment to look back and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mentoring
Member Submission Back The Importance of Mentoring 23 October 2020 Blog submitted by Raj Manek Mentorship Program The business landscape is complex and always changing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating and maneuvering the business landscape can become particularly be more difficult. During these difficult times, it is even more important for small and medium-sized business…
Read MoreSuccession Planning in a New Age
Member Submission Back Succession Planning in a New Age 21 October 2020 Member Blog submitted by impactHR While succession planning is not nearly a new concept, its need may never be more apparent in the face of a global pandemic. In the age of COVID-19, the pressure is on many companies to draw up plans…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Recommends Ways To Forge Our Future
Forging our Future, News, Policy Back Edmonton Chamber Recommends Ways To Forge Our Future 21 October 2020 The Edmonton Chamber has released Forging our Future – a set of recommendations on how governments can help ailing businesses withstand the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and harness new opportunities to boost our economic recovery, and build a more inclusive…
Read MoreBDC Small Business Week: Member Pivot Profiles
News Back BDC Small Business Week: Member Pivot Profiles 19 October 2020 To kick-off BDC Small Business Week, we’re sharing Edmonton Chamber Members’ stories of perseverance, strength and resiliency throughout these uncertain times. Throughout the day, we will showcase local business’ journeys as they adapted to the pandemic and how they continue to forge their…
Read MoreNatural Gas Strategy builds diversification opportunities for Alberta
By leveraging our existing expertise and strong global reputation in natural gas development while expanding our capacity in emerging areas – such as hydrogen, petrochemicals, and plastics recycling – Alberta can diversify and succeed in the global economy of the future.
Read MoreNominate a Candidate for the 2021 Board of Directors (Now Closed)
News Back Nominate a Candidate for the 2021 Board of Directors (Now Closed) 01 October 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is one of the most influential business organizations in Canada. It is part of a business community that extends regionally, provincially, nationally, and around the globe within the Chamber of Commerce and the World…
Read MoreCalgary and Edmonton Chambers: Throne Speech aligned with needs of employers and job seekers
News Back Calgary and Edmonton Chambers: Throne Speech aligned with needs of employers and job seekers 24 September 2020 The Calgary and Edmonton Chambers of Commerce are encouraged by the federal government’s commitment to support businesses and the people they employ through the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously building resiliency in our economy through inclusive growth.…
Read MoreCelebrating BDC Small Business Week, October 19-23
News Back Celebrating BDC Small Business Week, October 19-23 17 September 2020 As your business continues to “forge the way forward,” join us for BDC Small Business Week – a week of events showcasing the resiliency and adaptability of small businesses and helps them prepare for the future. Events include: Lean Six Sigma White Belt…
Read MoreSmall Businesses & COVID-19
Member Submission Back Small Businesses & COVID-19 16 September 2020 Blog submitted by Bromwich+Smith After several months’ governments are starting to reopen businesses in phases. As a small business owner this can be an exciting and anxious time. There are three key questions all small business owners are asking: Can my business weather the…
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