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Don’t Stop Believing!
From the CEO, News Don’t Stop Believing! June 27, 2024 “Believe.” And we did! For seven glorious, nail-biting and sometimes agonizing games of the Stanley Cup Finals, an entire city believed the Edmonton Oilers would bring The Cup home. We managed to simultaneously hold our breath while yelling ourselves hoarse. We believed right up until…
Read MoreEconomic Reconciliation: Building Relationships and Generating Wealth With Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples
On June 18, 2024, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce held a pivotal event at NorQuest College focused on Indigenous Economic Reconciliation. Led by Max FineDay of Warshield, discussions emphasized the importance of honoring Treaties and integrating Indigenous communities into the economy. Highlights included the Enbridge Equity Deal and the potential for urban reserves in Edmonton. Panelists stressed the need for Indigenous representation in business leadership to foster true reconciliation.
Read MoreSmall Actions – Big Impact: Adding Your Pronouns to Your Email Signature.
News Small Actions – Big Impact: Adding Your Pronouns to Your Email Signature. Co-written by the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Small Actions – Big Impact: Adding Your Pronouns to Your Email Signature. Every June you see businesses changing their logo to a rainbow logo for Pride…
Read MoreA reason for optimism: Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, second quarter 2024
Business conditions look positive. The majority of businesses (72.1%) reported being “very optimistic” or “somewhat optimistic” about their prospects over the next twelve months. This represents an 8.2% increase in confidence from the fourth quarter of 2023.
Read More1,000 Meetings Later – What You Told Me and How It Helped Chart a New Direction for the Chamber
When I became President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce last October my number one priority was to connect with you, the members.
Read MoreThe new federal Capital Gains Tax threatens everyone’s bottom dollar, not just the ultra-wealthy.
From my own, once-upon-a-time experience as a cabinet minister with the Alberta government, I acknowledge the complexities and difficulties of balancing fiscal responsibility with strategic investments. But as President of the Edmonton Chamber, I must call to everyone’s attention our concerns with changes to the tax regime, specifically the increased inclusion rate on capital gains tax for corporations.
Read MoreStatement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act
News, Policy Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act April 26, 2024 Statement on Bill 20: The Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act Edmonton, Alberta – On April 25, 2024, the Government of Alberta unveiled Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. This legislation proposes changes to the Local Authorities Election…
Read MoreJoint Letter – Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment
Edmonton’s business community – as represented by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, UDI–Metro, and BOMA Edmonton – are deeply concerned about the proposed tax increases of 8.7% in 2024, 7.0% in 2025, and 6.4% in 2026, as outlined in the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361.
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget
News, Policy Edmonton Chamber of Commerce responds to the 2024 Federal Budget April 16, 2024 Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2024 Federal Budget in the House of Commons titled Fairness for Every Generation. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC) statement on 2024 Alberta Budget
News, Policy Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC) statement on 2024 Alberta Budget March 1, 2024 February 29, 2023 EDMONTON, AB – Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Nate Horner tabled the 2024 Alberta provincial budget in the Alberta Legislature titled A Responsible Plan for a Growing Province. The…
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