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Event Recap – Small Business Week Kickoff: A Conversation with Minister Joseph Schow
Business, Events, Provincial November 19, 2025 Event Recap – Small Business Week Kickoff: A Conversation with Minister Joseph Schow On October 21, 2025, Edmonton’s small business community started Small Business Week with an open and practical talk from the Hon. Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration. He explained what Alberta is doing…
Read MoreYour Membership, Amplified
Chamber Member, Chamber Statement November 14, 2025 Your Membership, Amplified Dear Edmonton Chamber Members, At the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, we know that every dollar you invest in your membership matters. We asked a simple question: how do we make that investment work even harder for you? The answer is a refreshed membership model with…
Read MorePremier Danielle Smith’s State of the Province address 2025: “Edmonton is on the Rise.”
Policy, Provincial October 22, 2025 Premier Danielle Smith’s State of the Province address 2025: “Edmonton is on the Rise.” By Doug Griffiths, President and CEO, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce I believe maintaining a positive outlook is important — especially during uncertain times. And right now, many in the business community are facing uncertainty around rising…
Read MoreA Note from the CEO: Preparing for Workforce Disruptions Amid the Pending Teachers’ Strike
Provincial September 4, 2025 A Note from the CEO: Preparing for Workforce Disruptions Amid the Pending Teachers’ Strike Edmonton’s business community is resilient, but moments like this test our readiness. With teachers preparing to strike, classrooms could close, and parents across our city could be pulled out of the workforce to stay home with their…
Read MoreRoundtable Recap: Building a Stronger Canadian Economy with Minister Eleanor Olszewski / Compte rendu de la table ronde : Renforcer l’économie canadienne avec la ministre Eleanor Olszewski
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 MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce Launches 2025 Mayoral Debate in Partnership with Global News Edmonton
On Monday, June 24, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association (DBA) will hold a joint press conference to urge Edmonton City Council to vote in favour on extending the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) — a critical move that will shape the future of Edmonton’s attractiveness, economy, and investment climate.
Read MoreBIE Feature: Indigenous Box
BIE Feature: June Indigenous Box Mallory Yawnghwe Tell us about your business! Indigenous Box is a subscription box and corporate gifting company based at the Edmonton International Airport Sustainability Campus. We curate beautiful, meaningful gifts using products made by Indigenous entrepreneurs and ship them to customers across Canada and around the world. Co-Founder Mallory Yawnghwe…
Read MoreBIE Feature: Foundry Events
BIE Feature: June Foundry Events Erin Clyde Tell us about your business! The team at Foundry Events are creators of unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s a large-scale conference, festival, or an intimate retreat, we know how to take your vision and transform it into something extraordinary. How has being an Edmonton Chamber member impacted your business?…
Read MoreEvent Recap – Addressing Addiction in Edmonton: A Conversation with Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction
Events, Provincial May 13, 2025 Event Recap – Addressing Addiction in Edmonton: A Conversation with Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction On Monday May 12th, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomed Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction, Dan Williams, for a conversation on the growing public addiction crisis in Edmonton and the province’s…
Read MoreIf We Were Mayor for a Day: Business Leaders Outline Bold Steps for Edmonton’s Future
Business, Edmonton Election, Municipal May 12, 2025 If We Were Mayor for a Day: Business Leaders Outline Bold Steps for Edmonton’s Future On May 8, 2025, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosted its reimagined “State of Our City: Let’s Get Down to Business”, presented by EPCOR. Departing from the traditional mayoral addresses, this year’s gathering…
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