Municipal
Support for the Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive Program
Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, Policy February 26, 2026 Support for the Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive Program February 26, 2026 Dear Members of Executive Committee, On behalf of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive Program, one of the first catalyst projects under…
Read MoreEdmonton’s Future: Key Takeaways from the Chamber’s Inaugural Leader’s Dinner
Business, City of Edmonton, Events, Municipal, Policy February 19, 2026 Edmonton’s Future: Key Takeaways from the Chamber’s Inaugural Leader’s Dinner At the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Leaders Dinner on February 12, 2026, Chamber CEO Doug Griffiths hosted Mayor Andrew Knack for a candid Q&A, joined by Edmonton City councillors, City Manager Eddie Robar, and senior executives within City Administration This…
Read MoreBudget 2025 Letter to the Mayor
Business, City of Edmonton, Municipal, Policy November 28, 2025 Budget 2025 Letter to the Mayor November 28, 2025 Dear Mayor Knack: Edmonton’s business community remains concerned about the City’s financial trajectory and the impacts of rising municipal costs on businesses, workers, and residents. As Council prepares for the 2025 Fall Budget Adjustment and the final Spring…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber welcomes Mayor Andrew Knack and Edmonton’s new City Council
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce extends its warmest congratulations to Mayor Andrew Knack and all members of Edmonton’s newly elected City Council.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber launches fall municipal engagement program; unveils mayoral debate candidates on September 3rd
Edmonton, AB — On September 3rd, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce will kick off a busy municipal election by unveiling the candidates invited to its televised 2025 Mayoral Debate and launching a comprehensive fall engagement program for Edmonton’s business community.
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 MoreThe Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL)Extension Passed — Congratulations, Edmonton!
On June 27, 2025, Edmonton City Council voted to extend the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) — and with that decision, secured one of the most significant investments in our city’s future in a generation.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce, Edmonton Downtown Business Association, and Downtown Revitalization Coalition to Host Joint Press Conference Urging Council to Extend the Downtown CRL
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 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.
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