Posts Tagged ‘Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’
Edmonton Chamber optimistic as Budget 2022 announced.
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.
Can your culture be your COVID success story?
“What’s your covid success story?” I was taken aback by the question as I hadn’t really considered it. My instant response was, “helping people find themselves as we emerge; helping businesses step away from the starting line that the vaccination gave us and rebuilding corporate culture with forward thinking businesses.” It sounds like I had an answer planned, but this is really how I feel.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Alberta Automobile Insurance Reform
Mandatory automobile insurance coverage will alter how Alberta insurers process vehicle damage claims. Legislation changes enabled direct compensation for property damage (DCPD), which will take effect in Alberta on January 1, 2022.
Read MoreIs it time to reconsider what a successful educational pathway looks like?
Stats Canada indicates that we have seen an average unemployment rate of ~10.5% between March 2020 and November of 2021. As we look ahead to the arduous process of post-pandemic economic recovery, employees need to know what will help them flourish in a transforming job market.
Read MoreMunicipal Vaccination Passport Program
We provide this correspondence from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of our members. We would like to express concern relating to the potential city council decision to bring in a bylaw that would require a municipal proof of vaccination program to go into effect for public spaces and private enterprise.
Read MoreKnocking down interprovincial trade barriers
At ground level, we think of Canada as an open country with highways rolling to the prairie horizon and beyond distant mountain ranges. As we travel across the landscape, we enjoy uninterrupted vistas with nothing to block the views.
Read MoreBIE February Feature: Dzyne For Life
I have always loved interior design and am constantly asked by family and friends for advice on how to revamp their spaces. I absolutely love it.
Read MoreProvincial Budget Recommendations
The Alberta economy is showing some encouraging early signs of recovering from the shocks of the pandemic although there are continued risks that the recovery could be uneven and interrupted by future waves of COVID-19 or by changes to global market forces.
Read MoreBIE January Feature: Navina Yoga
BIE Feature: January Navina Yoga Navina Yoga 5 Years in Business Submitted by Meg Stevenson, Founder and Community Director What’s your story? I was introduced to yoga when I was studying psychology to help mitigate stress from working full time and going to school. It was truly love at first downward dog and it…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Edmonton Chamber’s 2022 Board of Directors
On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, please join us in congratulating and welcoming our newest Board members who will be commencing their terms on January 1, 2022.
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