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A Powerful Voice that Achieves Real Results
News Back A Powerful Voice that Achieves Real Results 09 September 2020 At the Edmonton Chamber, advocacy is at the centre of everything we do. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hammer businesses and families, we’ve redoubled our efforts to amplify the concerns of businesses across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in order to positively influence…
Read MoreDigital Transformation in Managed Print Services
Member Submission Back Digital Transformation in Managed Print Services 08 September 2020 Blog submitted by PrinterWorks West Many individuals see the words Managed Print Services and automatically think hardware, installation, supplies and services. However, that is not the case! Technology is everchanging and in todays world it is all about digital transformation. Every company around…
Read MoreRecord Provincial Deficit Shows Need For Bold Action
News Back Record Provincial Deficit Shows Need For Bold Action 28 August 2020 Alberta’s budget deficit will increase to $24.2 billion, nearly $17 billion higher than what was anticipated by Budget 2020. “Today’s fiscal update shows the incredible impacts COVID-19 and the collapse of global oil prices have had on the Province’s ledger.” said Janet…
Read MoreA TAP Journey: Enerpan
News Back A TAP Journey: Enerpan 25 August 2020 Earlier this month, we caught up with former Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) graduate, Curtis Hrdlicka from Enerpan Building Systems. After completing the TAP Edmonton cohort in Fall 2019, Curtis and his business partners had not only created a personalized Export Business Plan for their expansion into…
Read MoreA Lesson on Chargebacks
Member Submission Back A Lesson on Chargebacks 20 August 2020 Blog submitted by Sona With more and more businesses feeling the pressure to showcase and sell their products through an online storefront, it is important to be aware of the dangers that lurk in the world of online sales. One of these dangers that can…
Read MoreSources of Free Help Post-Pandemic
Member Submission Back Sources of Free Help Post-Pandemic 30 July 2020 Blog submitted by Priority Credit Management Corp While the government continues to support citizens and businesses feeling the affects of the pandemic, other sources of support are always beneficial. After all, many businesses continue to face challenges as the economy recovers. Like many…
Read MoreFractured Canadian Market Slows Our Economic Recovery, Say Business Leaders
News Back Fractured Canadian Market Slows Our Economic Recovery, Say Business Leaders 30 July 2020 Fractured Canadian market slows our economic recovery, say business leaders The CEOs of Canada’s nine largest chambers of commerce – from regions that are home to over half of the country’s population and businesses – try and fail to send…
Read MoreGrow Your Business Abroad with TAP
News Back Grow Your Business Abroad with TAP 28 July 2020 The Trade Accelerator Program, also known as TAP, is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that provides export resources, coaching and mentorship to small and medium-sized enterprises in the Edmonton region, Northern Alberta, Yellowknife and Whitehorse. The program helps companies scale up strategically and successfully enter…
Read MoreWorking remotely hardly working?
Member Submission Back Working remotely hardly working? 17 July 2020 Submitted by SUNCO Communication and Installation LTD Replace quick-fix remote work solutions with more functional remote telecommunication solutions that will sustain working remotely for the longer term. Extended work-from-home protocols have many businesses considering remote-work options for the long term or even permanently. As companies…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Urges Public to Wear Masks
COVID-19, News, Policy Back Edmonton Chamber Urges Public to Wear Masks 14 July 2020 EDMONTON – The Edmonton Chamber is urging Edmontonians to protect not only themselves, but customer service workers and our economy by wearing masks when they’re out in public. “One of the best ways to protect jobs, protect workers and speed our…
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