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A TAP Journey: Enerpan
News Back A TAP Journey: Enerpan 25 August 2020 Earlier this month, we caught up with former Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) graduate, Curtis Hrdlicka from Enerpan Building Systems. After completing the TAP Edmonton cohort in Fall 2019, Curtis and his business partners had not only created a personalized Export Business Plan for their expansion into…
Read MoreFractured Canadian Market Slows Our Economic Recovery, Say Business Leaders
News Back Fractured Canadian Market Slows Our Economic Recovery, Say Business Leaders 30 July 2020 Fractured Canadian market slows our economic recovery, say business leaders The CEOs of Canada’s nine largest chambers of commerce – from regions that are home to over half of the country’s population and businesses – try and fail to send…
Read MoreGrow Your Business Abroad with TAP
News Back Grow Your Business Abroad with TAP 28 July 2020 The Trade Accelerator Program, also known as TAP, is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that provides export resources, coaching and mentorship to small and medium-sized enterprises in the Edmonton region, Northern Alberta, Yellowknife and Whitehorse. The program helps companies scale up strategically and successfully enter…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber Urges Public to Wear Masks
News, Policy Back Edmonton Chamber Urges Public to Wear Masks 14 July 2020 EDMONTON – The Edmonton Chamber is urging Edmontonians to protect not only themselves, but customer service workers and our economy by wearing masks when they’re out in public. “One of the best ways to protect jobs, protect workers and speed our economic…
Read MoreAlberta’s Recovery Plan a Strong Step in the Right Direction
News, Policy Alberta’s Recovery Plan a Strong Step in the Right Direction 30 June 2020 EDMONTON, CALGARY – Alberta’s economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and collapsing global oil prices. We are pleased to see the release of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, outlining a new path forward for our economy. “Alberta’s Recovery Plan…
Read MoreEarly Relaunch is Welcome News for Business
News Back Early Relaunch is Welcome News for Business 09 June 2020 Edmonton – The announcement of Alberta’s accelerated Stage 2 relaunch is welcome news for businesses still reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today’s announcement is welcome news,” said Janet Riopel, President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. “Each…
Read MoreRe-entry isn’t Easy – A Trial Run at the Chamber
Getting back into the office isn’t easy but we thought we would give it a try. Read more.
Read MoreNaming Edmonton an NHL Hub City Would Boost Our City’s Economic Recovery Efforts
News, Policy Back Photo by Alexscuccato – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Naming Edmonton an NHL Hub City Would Boost Our City’s Economic Recovery Efforts 28 May 2020 The Edmonton Chamber fully supports the bid by the Oilers Entertainment Group, the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta to name Edmonton an NHL hub…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber sends letter to Premier Kenney on Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
News Back Edmonton Chamber sends letter to Premier Kenney on Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy 08 May 2020 The Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce recently sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney outlining concerns from the business community on the government’s strategy to relaunch the Alberta economy. View letter here or read the full letter below.…
Read MoreEdmonton Chamber provides recommendation to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council
News Back Edmonton Chamber provides recommendation to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council 05 May 2020 The Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce recently sent a letter to Alberta’s Economic Recovery Council, providing recommendations about how to protect jobs during the COVID-19 crisis and strategies for long-term recovery. Read the full letter below. April 28, 2020 The…
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