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Statement on the Government of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
The Government of Alberta’s relaunch strategy provides a measured approach that strikes the right balance between upholding public health and helping businesses devastated by the impacts of COVID-19.
Read MoreLowering This Year’s Property Tax Increase Is Necessary for Struggling Businesses
News Back Lowering This Year’s Property Tax Increase Is Necessary for Struggling Businesses 30 April 2020 The City of Edmonton’s decision to reduce this year’s planned property tax increase is welcome news for businesses devastated by COVID-19. While property taxes were initially set to increase by 2.1% in 2020, today City Council voted to amend…
Read MoreSurvey Results Show That Businesses are Struggling to Hang On
Back Survey Results Show That Businesses are Struggling to Hang On 28 April 2020 After more than a month of losing most, if not all, of their revenues, Edmonton businesses are still struggling to hang on, according to the Edmonton Chamber’s most recent survey on COVID-19. Liquidity continues to be one of the most…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 4
COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 4 28 April 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce designed a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all members and promoted through the Chamber’s social media channels. Unlike previous Chamber surveys, this survey was not conducted with a random sample of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 3
News Back COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 3 16 April 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce designed a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all members and promoted through the Chamber’s social media channels. Unlike previous Chamber surveys, this survey was not…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 2
News Back COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 2 31 March 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce designed a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all members and promoted through the Chamber’s social media channels. Unlike previous Chamber surveys, this survey was not…
Read MoreExtending the Deadline for Property Taxes is Necessary during these Difficult Times
News Back Extending the Deadline for Property Taxes is Necessary during these Difficult Times 31 March 2020 The City of Edmonton’s decision to defer commercial and residential property taxes to September 30th will help businesses struggling with the impacts of COVID-19, and it could pave the way for greater rental relief if these savings are…
Read MoreJob Creators Need Immediate Financial Relief to Withstand the Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses
The Alberta Government’s decision to close all non-essential businesses is necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yet this important public health measure brings with it a new threat – the possibility that many local businesses will face very difficult decisions before COVID-19 can be contained.
Read MoreClosing Personal Services Shops Necessary to Protect Public Health, But Businesses Will Need Immediate Assistance
News Back Closing Personal Services Shops Necessary to Protect Public Health, But Businesses Will Need Immediate Assistance 26 March 2020 Everyone has an important role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19, and the business community is committed to doing our part to protect Albertans’ health and safety. While we support the City’s decision…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 1
News Back COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results – Week 1 25 March 2020 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce designed a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all members and promoted through the Chamber’s social media channels. Unlike previous Chamber surveys, this survey was not…
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