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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Partners with Grow with Google to Bring AI Skills to Local Businesses
Chamber Team, News, News Release Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Partners with Grow with Google to Bring AI Skills to Local Businesses May 13, 2026 EDMONTON, AB – May 19, 2026 – To celebrate the beginning of the 2026 Upper Bound AI conference, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership with Grow with Google to…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Welcomes Spring Economic Update and Supports Focus on Building a Stronger Canada
CEO, Federal, News, Policy Edmonton Chamber Welcomes Spring Economic Update and Supports Focus on Building a Stronger Canada April 28, 2026 Spring Economic Update Key Measures EDMONTON – (April 28, 2026) – The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s 2026 Spring Economic Update: Canada Strong for All and its focus on strengthening Canada’s economic resilience with bolstered strategic investment in workforce development, and industrial capacity. “Today’s Spring Economic…
Read MoreAlberta Needs to Lead — Not Leave — Canada
Business, CEO, Provincial March 3, 2026 Alberta Needs to Lead — Not Leave — Canada Originally published in the Edmonton Journal. March 3, 2026 By: Doug Griffiths, CEO, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Separation isn’t the answer to Alberta’s frustrations with Ottawa. And talking about it is costing us the leverage we need to win the fights that…
Read MoreHelp Shape the Future of the Chamber – Board Nominations & Elections Now Open
The Edmonton Chamber is continuing its evolution to ensure we remain the most effective business organization in our city. As part of this commitment, we are updating our Board Nominations and Elections process, aligning with best practices across Canada to strengthen our governance and build a strong, representative Board.
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 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 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 MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce Hosts Roundtable on Canada-U.S. Trade Relations with Minister Terry Duguid
On February 12, 2025, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and Prairies Economic Development Canada hosted a roundtable with Minister Terry Duguid to talk about Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S. and what it means for businesses in Alberta.
Read MoreWelcome to 2025: Building Momentum Together
Last year was a transformative one for the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. We focused on rebuilding—revitalizing our team, rebranding our organization, and strengthening our presence in the city. Even as we undertook this significant work, we continued to host high-quality, impactful events, such as the sold-out 55th Golf Tournament, our popular Coffee with the Chamber series, and our packed room for both the State of the City and the State of the Province. We amplified our advocacy efforts, lobbying all orders of government to champion the priorities of Edmonton’s business community. In every way, the Chamber has proven that we are back, stronger than ever, and ready to drive meaningful impact.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Response to the Government of Canada’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement
No, Canada, Christmas is not coming early. The federal government is trying to play Santa this year, promising a GST-free holiday beginning December 14, as a supposed gift to alleviate the cost-of-living crunch. On paper, it sounds enticing—a temporary tax break on toys, books, meals, and even beer and wine. But this seasonal surprise feels more like an economic sleight of hand than meaningful relief for Canadians.
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