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Thank you for your interest in joining a Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Standing Policy Committee. The Edmonton Chamber prides itself on our high caliber policy development and dedicated volunteers who are leaders in Edmonton’s business community.

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, is always looking for the right Chamber members to fill vacancies on any of our standing policy committees; however to ensure a balanced representation and a right mix of skills, we are selective in who we invite on board.

If you would like get involved in helping the chamber review and develop policy, and you think your background and experience would be a good fit for a specific policy development committee, we look forward to hearing from you.

To proceed with your application, we will first need to assess your background and experience to ensure there is indeed a match between your skills and the expertise required to fill gaps in our committee membership.

To apply, please send an e-mail or letter to Berenika Kienc, Manager, Policy & Research with the following information:

Confirmation of your or your company’s Edmonton Chamber of Commerce membership;
An indication of your area of interest (which committee aligns mostwith your background and skill level);
A resume or brief bio outlining your current position and any related work and volunteer experience.

If you are not sure where your skills lie, but you would still like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For more information, please contact:
Jason Leslie
Public Affairs
780-409-2609
JLeslie@edmontonchamber.com

DID YOU KNOW?

On February 27 of 1889, the Edmonton Board of Trade was established.

In 1899, the board of trade acquired a 55-acre parcel of land, which became the site of the city’s new public park and racetrack.

In June 1915, the Edmonton Board of Trade raised $8,098 for the purchase of armaments for the 49th and 51st Battalions.

In 1928 the Edmonton Board of Trade was reconstituted as the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.

In November of 1933, the chamber helped to promote recovery by advocating public works projects such as the Jasper and Yellowhead Highways.

In 1942, the chamber created an advertising bureau to help Edmonton merchants adjust to the anticipated decline in business during WWII.

In November 1946, the chamber formed the Better Business Division modeled after the Better Business Bureaus of Winnipeg and Vancouver.

In 1948 the chamber opened the first public tourism office, forerunner to Edmonton Tourism’s visitor centres.

1948 also saw the beginning of the chamber’s annual northern tours with its Friendship Train trip up the new Alaska Highway.

In January of 1978, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce moved into the Sun Life Building at 99 Street and 101a Avenue.

In 1985, the chamber continued to aid the diversification of the Edmonton economy promoting the Edmonton Research Park.

On January 26, 2000, the chamber stepped into the 21st century with edmontonchamber.com.

On July 8, 2004 the chamber moved to its current location on the 7th floor of the nearby World Trade Centre Edmonton.

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