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A Snapshot of Edmonton’s Manufacturing Industry – May 2025
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC) hosted an industry consultation with local manufacturers in May 2025, bringing together key business leaders in the manufacturing sector from across the Edmonton region. The session provided a platform for participants to candidly share the challenges and opportunities shaping their operations in today’s complex manufacturing landscape.
Read MoreStanley Cup Final Showdown – Edmonton Chamber Challenges Sunrise Chamber
The Stanley Cup Final is here—and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce isn’t just watching from the sidelines. We’ve issued a friendly challenge to the Sunrise Chamber of Commerce in Florida: the losing Chamber CEO has to wear the winning team’s jersey and post it for the world to see.
Read MoreRoundtable Recap: Chamber Members Share Frontline Safety Realities with Shadow Minister David Shepherd
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce convened a roundtable with MLA David Shepherd, the Alberta NDP’s Shadow Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services. The session provided a direct line for Edmonton’s business and community leaders to share lived experiences, propose solutions, and respond to the NDP’s draft Public Safety Blueprint.
Read MoreMay 2025 – New Members
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, New Members for May 2025
Read MoreTeam Edmonton Challenges Team Dallas to a Civic Face-Off in Support of Our Communities
As the Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, Team Edmonton is stepping up — issuing a friendly challenge to the City of Dallas and its civic leaders. This is more than a hockey rivalry; it’s a chance to show what our cities stand for.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Applauds City Council’s Endorsement of Downtown Action Plan
With 69,000 jobs, 1,600 businesses, and 12,000 residents, downtown Edmonton plays a critical role in our economy. But office and retail vacancies are alarmingly high—and local businesses are feeling the pressure. Today, we are excited to see that City Council endorsed the Downtown Action Plan—a $553 million roadmap to bring energy, investment, and people back to the heart of our city.
Read MoreDonald Trump Has Handed Us a Nation-building Opportunity – Let’s Not Squander It
Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war may have spared Canada for now—but make no mistake, the economic threat is real, and it’s growing. This is not the time for complacency. It’s a wake-up call to take control of our future. We must use this moment to break down interprovincial trade barriers, strengthen domestic supply chains, and unleash the full potential of Canadian businesses—especially the small ones that power our economy. Edmonton is ready. Canada must be too.
Read MoreApril 3, 2025 – Tariff Watch: What They Said, What It Means, What’s Next
Yesterday, President Trump gave his tariff speech from the Rose Garden at the White House. This is the biggest economic disruption since the start of the Great Depression.
Read MoreA Message to Our Members: We’re Evolving the Edmonton Chamber 2025 State of the City
This year, we’re evolving the event to create space for a more frank, solutions-focused conversation. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have Ryan Jespersen from RealTalk’s host our rebranded event State of the City: Let’s Get Down to Business.
Read MoreEvent Recap – Alberta’s Fiscal Outlook: A Conversation with Minister Horner
Today, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed Alberta’s President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner, for an in-depth discussion on the province’s fiscal future in a two-time sold-out event with over 430 business attendees. Hosted by Chamber CEO Doug Griffiths, the fireside chat provided business leaders with a closer look at Alberta’s fiscal strategy, major investments, and the challenges ahead.
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