Business News
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Weekly Update: September 25 – October 1, 2020
Supports for Business Canada’s Premiers Reiterate Priorities Canada’s Premiers held their annual meeting by teleconference to discuss their consensus priorities and the federal Throne Speech, along with their responses to COVID-19 and actions to support economic recovery in every province and territory. September extension for CECRA is now available This is the final extension of…
Advocacy in Action: Our meeting with Senator Doug Black, Q.C.
The Chamber of Commerce was pleased to meet with Senator Doug Black on September 30th to provide insight and perspective of the impacts of Covid-19 on our business community. We were able to commend the Government for the much needed funding and supports for business and the willingness to adjust and change the programs to…
Business Beat: Remote Work
In the past six-months, we have shut down our economy, self-isolated, quarantined and pretended to be teachers. We have worked from home, given up travel, and learned to use Zoom, Teams and Google Hangouts, skipped birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and funerals. We have re-launched, reintegrated into society, sent our children back to school and realized this…
Advocacy in Action: Supporting our Agriculture Sector
We had the opportunity to meet with the Alberta Beef Producers Zone 1 Directors on September 23rd and had some great conversations, both learning about the questions and concerns from producers, as well as highlighting key points of what the Chamber has been working on for the agriculture Industry. Nichole Neubauer also shared the work…
Weekly Update: September 18 – 24, 2020
Supports for Business Governor General Delivers Speech from the Throne On September 23, 2020, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the second session of the 43rd Parliament and outline the government’s agenda. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce responded with their statement: Throne…
Business Beat: Creating Connections
Many people see the Chamber as a purely business to business organization. However, they may not be aware of how we are creating connections within our community. The Chamber regularly receives inquiries from individuals, both in town and out of town, for referrals and recommendations to businesses. In addition, we get inquiries about different services,…
Mandatory Mask Survey Results
The results of our Mandatory Mask Survey have been collected. We received over 2700 responses from the community and we want to thank everyone who took the time out to give their opinion. Here are the results: Question 1: I am A business owner: 16.99% An employee: 57.17% Retired: 15.83% Unemployed: 10.01% Question 2: I…
Weekly Update: September 11 – 17, 2020
Supports for Business Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy (IGS) A government-wide strategy will create jobs and drive investment and diversification in Alberta, while a new consultation will modernize intellectual property in the province. Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy (IGS) is a $75-million initiative led by the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. In addition a…
Business Beat: Helping Connect Commercial Properties and Entrepreneurs
As a new or seasoned business owner, finding the right commercial building, in the right location can be an extensive process. On the other hand, owning a commercial building and trying to attract a potential lessee or the right buyer can also be an exhausting endeavour. Our local realtors are a great resource and should…
Weekly Update: September 4 – 10, 2020
Supports for Business Government Announces Extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses Today the Government of Canada announced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program will be extended for the month of September. The government also announced this will be the final extension for the CECRA program. More information. Advancing the growth of food…