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State of the Region Address Moves to Larger Venue Due to Popular Demand
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.
Inflation the Highest Concern for Businesses in Edmonton
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
Read MoreResponse Time – Is your Managed Service Provider reacting fast enough?
Member Submission Response Time – Is your Managed Service Provider reacting fast enough? Submitted by Mike Letto, Business Development Manager September 27, 2022 Technology has a history of going down at the most inopportune moments and experiencing downtown in circumstances where you are dependent on a managed services provider (MSP), can be stressful and deeply impactful…
Read MoreLetter of Support for Edmonton’s Downtown Core and Transit System Safety Plan
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
Read MoreStatement on Regional Transit
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
Read MoreSingle Use Ban
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to hear the Valley Line is suffering further delays. This delay will affect businesses along the route and workers who were planning to use the Valley Line to get to work.
Read MoreBIE September Feature: Optimax Benefits
BIE Feature: September Optimax Benefits Optimax Benefits 24 Years in Business  Submitted by Earl Shindruk, President — Optimax Benefits What’s your story? Successful businessman and community leader, Earl Shindruk, launched Optimax Benefits in 1998 after a vast career at TransAlta, Laidlaw Waste Systems and with Lafrentz Road Services. He combined a wealth of experience and his…
Read MoreHow to Improve your Company’s WCB Program
Member Submission How to Improve your Company’s WCB Program Submitted by Anthony Butkovic, President of Workers Compensation Simplified September 6, 2022 I’m going to rock the boat. What I am about to say could literally piss off the people I count on to hire my company to serve them. The problem is…these folks (executives, directors, managers) need…
Read MoreBIE August Feature: Our Family Lines / Our Corporate History
BIE Feature: August Our Family Lines & Our Company History Our Family Lines & Our Company History Submitted by Lea Storry, Owner What’s your story?  I’m a writer, editor and publisher who couldn’t escape my last name: Storry. My background is in TV and newspaper journalism. I’ve lived coast, to coast, to coast and around…
Read MoreBIE July Feature: KSM Mortgages
BIE Feature: July KSM Mortgages – A division of Dominion Lending Centres Mortgages KSM Mortgages – A division of Dominion Lending Centres Mortgages Submitted by Kim Schmidt, Mortgage Associate What’s your story? Before becoming a broker, like many people when renewing our mortgage, we went to a broker and found a great interest rate. We signed…
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