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Joint Statement: Organizations Respond to Edmonton’s Proposed 4-year Spend
Joint Statement: Organizations Respond to Edmonton’s Proposed 4-year Spend November 29, 2022 A Budget Balancing Act: Business Calls to Action Organizations Respond to Edmonton’s Proposed 4-year Spend Through written submissions and verbal presentations, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, NAIOP Edmonton, BOMA Edmonton and Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro, have individually expressed ideas for…
Read MoreWhy add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy?
Member Submission Why add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy? Submitted by Lasse Joergensen, Owner November 28, 2022 As a business owner you want to create trust and build connections in an authentic way. We like seeing the final product. But we love seeing the process! In addition to providing insights into how…
Read MoreBIE November Feature: Quickfire Mortgage Solutions
BIE Feature: November Quickfire Mortgage Solutions Quickfire Mortgage Solutions Submitted by Jeremy Hamelin, Mortgage Broker — Quickfire Mortgage Solutions What’s your story? YEG is homebase. I was born and raised here, educated here, and launched my career here! After pursing my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, I began working in the field specializing in running campaigns.…
Read MoreVeteran’s Week: Statement from President and CEO
Veteran’s Week: Statement from President and CEO November 11, 2022 The act of remembrance is one of the most impactful ways to honor and thank veterans for their sacrifices. Each year, Canadians gather to honor the extraordinary efforts of our veterans during Veterans Week, November 5th to 11th. For more than 100 years, millions…
Read MoreFamily Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence
Member Submission Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence Submitted by Olivia Street, Coordinator of Communications and Social Advocacy November 2, 2022 Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM)…
Read MoreWhy Your Website Needs to be Accessible
Member Submission Why Your Website Needs to be Accessible Submitted by Lee-Anne Ekland, Owner, Proud Pup Media (Digital) October 31, 2022 Accessibility as it relates to navigating the web is an important topic these days. It has become a focal point for many businesses to make sure their websites can be used by everyone. Most of…
Read MoreStatement on Leger Poll, Municipal Pulse Check
Back Statement on Leger Poll, Municipal Pulse Check 28 October 2022 EDMONTON AB – A report by Leger, the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, has surveyed 400 Edmontonians regarding the current state of City Council and their work thus far. According to the key findings, Edmontonians feel that the City Council’s top 3 priorities…
Read MoreBIE October Feature: Hyklen Services and CenterTech Auto
BIE Feature: October Hyklen Services and CenterTech Auto & Small Business Expansion Hyklen Services and CenterTech Auto & Small Business Expansion Submitted by May Beauvais, Owner What’s your story? People start businesses for a lot of reasons; some do it for money and others for fame, but for my family and I, we wanted…
Read MoreThe Power of Leveraging SEO and Social Media
Member Submission The Power of Leveraging SEO and Social Media Submitted by Chelsea Lagos, SEO & Social Media Marketing October 11, 2022 For large and small businesses alike, the concept of marketing – and the right marketing – can be intimidating. To most, it’s a cerebral concept; of course you want your business to be…
Read MoreStatement from President & CEO Jeffrey Sundquist
With the federal election behind us, Edmontonians are preparing to hit the polls once more to decide the future direction of our city. In anticipation of the municipal election, we reached out to our members to understand the primary concerns of local businesses as they continue to navigate a long road towards a robust recovery.
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