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COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 2
News Back COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 2 31 March 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…
Read MoreExtending the Deadline for Property Taxes is Necessary during these Difficult Times
News Back Extending the Deadline for Property Taxes is Necessary during these Difficult Times 31 March 2020 The City of Edmonton’s decision to defer commercial and residential property taxes to September 30th will help businesses struggling with the impacts of COVID-19, and it could pave the way for greater rental relief if these savings are…
Read MoreJob Creators Need Immediate Financial Relief to Withstand the Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses
The Alberta Government’s decision to close all non-essential businesses is necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yet this important public health measure brings with it a new threat – the possibility that many local businesses will face very difficult decisions before COVID-19 can be contained.
Read MoreClosing Personal Services Shops Necessary to Protect Public Health, But Businesses Will Need Immediate Assistance
News Back Closing Personal Services Shops Necessary to Protect Public Health, But Businesses Will Need Immediate Assistance 26 March 2020 Everyone has an important role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19, and the business community is committed to doing our part to protect Albertans’ health and safety. While we support the City’s decision…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 1
News Back COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 1 25 March 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…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Government Supports for Business
News Back COVID-19: Government Supports for Business 20 March 2020 Updated: April 29, 2020 The economic impacts of COVID-19 are unparalleled in their scope and severity, and they come at a precarious time for our province. Businesses across the province have already done all they can to survive since the economic downturn began in 2014,…
Read MoreA Message to Our Members, Partners and Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19
News Back A Message to Our Members, Partners and Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19 17 March 2020 While the current risk to Albertans posed by COVID-19 remains low, we have seen several measures put in place to help protect our families, colleagues, friends, and our communities. Currently, the practice of social distancing has proven to be the…
Read MoreThe ratification of USMCA is welcome news in an uncertain time
News Back The ratification of USMCA is welcome news in an uncertain time 13 March 2020 Canada is a trading nation, and strengthening trade beyond our borders is vital to growing our economy. That’s why the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is pleased that the Government of Canada has ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) –…
Read MoreGender equality is good for business
News Back Gender equality is good for business 03 March 2020 March 8th is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women’s countless contributions and achievements. It’s also an opportunity to consider how advancing gender equality can help businesses succeed and grow our economy. While the number of women entering business, politics and the skilled…
Read MoreBudget 2020 sends a strong signal to Alberta’s job creators
News Back Budget 2020 sends a strong signal to Alberta’s job creators 28 February 2020 Alberta’s job creators face many challenges that are negatively impacting confidence within our province and among our trading partners. That’s why we welcome the directional stability and bold action on job creation provided in today’s budget. “Budget 2020 recognizes that…
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