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Early Relaunch is Welcome News for Business
News Back Early Relaunch is Welcome News for Business 09 June 2020 Edmonton – The announcement of Alberta’s accelerated Stage 2 relaunch is welcome news for businesses still reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today’s announcement is welcome news,” said Janet Riopel, President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. “Each…
Read MoreRe-entry isn’t Easy – A Trial Run at the Chamber
Getting back into the office isn’t easy but we thought we would give it a try. Read more.
Read MoreNaming Edmonton an NHL Hub City Would Boost Our City’s Economic Recovery Efforts
News, Policy Back Photo by Alexscuccato – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Naming Edmonton an NHL Hub City Would Boost Our City’s Economic Recovery Efforts 28 May 2020 The Edmonton Chamber fully supports the bid by the Oilers Entertainment Group, the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta to name Edmonton an NHL hub…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber sends letter to Premier Kenney on Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
News Back Edmonton Chamber sends letter to Premier Kenney on Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy 08 May 2020 The Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce recently sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney outlining concerns from the business community on the government’s strategy to relaunch the Alberta economy. View letter here or read the full letter below.…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber provides recommendation to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council
News Back Edmonton Chamber provides recommendation to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council 05 May 2020 The Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce recently sent a letter to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council, providing recommendations about how to protect jobs during the COVID-19 crisis and strategies for long-term recovery. Read the full letter below. April 28, 2020 The…
Read MoreStatement on the Government of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
The Government of Alberta’s relaunch strategy provides a measured approach that strikes the right balance between upholding public health and helping businesses devastated by the impacts of COVID-19.
Read MoreLowering This Year’s Property Tax Increase Is Necessary for Struggling Businesses
News Back Lowering This Year’s Property Tax Increase Is Necessary for Struggling Businesses 30 April 2020 The City of Edmonton’s decision to reduce this year’s planned property tax increase is welcome news for businesses devastated by COVID-19. While property taxes were initially set to increase by 2.1% in 2020, today City Council voted to amend…
Read MoreSurvey Results Show That Businesses are Struggling to Hang On
Back Survey Results Show That Businesses are Struggling to Hang On 28 April 2020 After more than a month of losing most, if not all, of their revenues, Edmonton businesses are still struggling to hang on, according to the Edmonton Chamber’s most recent survey on COVID-19. Liquidity continues to be one of the most…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 4
COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 4 28 April 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce designed a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all members and promoted through the Chamber’s social media channels. Unlike previous Chamber surveys, this survey was not conducted with a random sample of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 3
News Back COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 3 16 April 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce designed a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all members and promoted through the Chamber’s social media channels. Unlike previous Chamber surveys, this survey was not…
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