Posts Tagged ‘Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’
Awards and Celebration for Edmonton’s Business Community at the 2022 Chamber Ball
For the first time in two years, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed back the business community to its premier black-tie event, the Chamber Ball. They came back in force, with over eight-hundred business leaders and guests crowding Hall D at the Edmonton Convention Centre in a night that featured award presentations to three outstanding organizations.
Read MoreHow to be Sustainable in the Workplace
Did you know that April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day? Caring about our planet should be celebrated everyday but recent events give us cause to reflect on our planet and how we’re treating it. Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Read MoreFederal Budget 2022: A small step toward recovery
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is encouraged to see thoughtful investment in Budget 2022. While there is still work to do, the budget outlines steps towards economic recovery from the pandemic.
Read MoreApril is Dig Safe Month
Traditionally, April is the start of the digging season, when homeowners and contractors are rolling up their sleeves to tackle various home and yard improvement projects.
Read MoreEdmonton Businesses Supporting Ukraine
Throughout the world people and businesses are faced with the impacts of the war in Ukraine.
As we come together and try to process the evolving situation, Edmontonians are offering their support to Ukraine in several ways, and the Edmonton Chamber wants to assist in spreading the word on these initiatives.
Read MoreUS Wage Increases Risk Making Inflation Permanent
Without getting into politics, it is clear that this inflation did not result from a stable, healthy, growing economy. It is not business as usual. Aspects of price pressure results from:
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce employees return to office full time
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce team will return to the World Trade Centre full
time. With COVID19 case numbers dropping and the easing of pandemic restrictions provincially,
Chamber staff were notified today that return to in-office work would commence April 11th.
Municipal Face Covering Bylaw
We are writing today on behalf of our members regarding the City of Edmonton Face Covering Bylaw
which remains in place as the provincial requirements end on March 1st, 2022. Like the views expressed on the ending of the Restrictions Exemption Program, most businesses would prefer to see the municipal Face Covering Bylaw repealed in coordination with the provincial program, although some of our members have shared different perspectives on this issue.
Deaf & Hear Alberta: An Open Letter to Alberta Businesses
I don’t need to tell you that communication plays a crucial role in every facet of business. Without communication, people could not share innovative ideas or relay information that could save lives. We rely on communication to book appointments, order products, develop strategies and recruit talent. Communication is essential for survival!
Read MoreFederal Budget 2022
The impacts of the global pandemic continue to affect businesses although 2021 has brought recovery. Businesses are dealing with uncertainty and volatility, changing regulations and supply chain disruptions. Some sectors, such as hospitality, tourism and the arts continue to face major barriers to their normal operations.
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