Posts Tagged ‘Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’
Press Release: Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Unveils Dynamic New Brand – Paving the Way for a Brighter Future
Business, CEO, City of Edmonton, News, Policy Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Unveils Dynamic New Brand: Paving the Way for a Brighter Future September 3, 2024 EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (ECC), a cornerstone of the city’s business community for over 135 years, is thrilled to announce the launch of its dynamic new brand.…
Read MoreLet’s Keep Our Momentum Going: A Call To Action for Edmonton Business Leaders
But how do we do that? How do we sustain this momentum? In economic terms, how do we capitalize on this pride? These are not rhetorical questions but urgent challenges. Consider this column a call to action and a challenge to all of us in the business community.
Read MoreDon’t Stop Believing!
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 the very…
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 Month.…
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…
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