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The Edmonton Chamber is the official voice of business in the Edmonton area. Financial support is derived solely from our members. Our mission is to create the best possible environment for business. Strategically, we lobby on behalf of business, create value for our members, and influence public opinion in a positive way on behalf of the business community.
Recent Blog Posts
Reward Your Employees
Do your employees deserve a reward for their dedication and contributions? Reward your employees by treating them to a Mountain Escape sightseeing tour. Brewster Travel Canada is connecting Edmonton and Jasper with adventurous tours that include interpretive commentary, iconic attractions and his...
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Do your employees deserve a reward for their dedication and contributions? Reward your employees by treating them to a Mountain Escape sightseeing tour. Brewster Travel Canada is connecting Edmonton and Jasper with adventurous tours that include interpretive commentary, iconic attractions and his...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Local Responses to the Minimum Wage Discussion
The Edmonton Chamber’s recent blog article about the provincial government’s plan to boost Alberta’s minimum wage to $15 per hour drew a very strong response from business owners, as well as a leading economist. The comments below reflect a variety of responses from the various sectors that make ...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
The Edmonton Chamber’s recent blog article about the provincial government’s plan to boost Alberta’s minimum wage to $15 per hour drew a very strong response from business owners, as well as a leading economist. The comments below reflect a variety of responses from the various sectors that make ...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Hiking Alberta’s Minimum Wage to $15.00 Per Hour
Boosting Alberta’s minimum wage from the current $10.20 per hour to $15.00 per hour by 2018 is having a polarizing effect in the province, with labour, business and social groups putting forward emotional arguments on both sides of the issue. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce believes that increas...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Boosting Alberta’s minimum wage from the current $10.20 per hour to $15.00 per hour by 2018 is having a polarizing effect in the province, with labour, business and social groups putting forward emotional arguments on both sides of the issue. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce believes that increas...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Western Manufacturing Technology Show
True to its name, the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) targets the specific needs of manufacturers in Western Canada. If you are a manufacturer looking to evaluate and compare cutting-edge equipment, advanced technologies and services, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Meet hun...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
True to its name, the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) targets the specific needs of manufacturers in Western Canada. If you are a manufacturer looking to evaluate and compare cutting-edge equipment, advanced technologies and services, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Meet hun...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
The Ten Commandments to Building a Creative Work Environment
In 2014, the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, Ed Catmull, wrote a book about how to bring creativity into your business. Creativity Inc. is for leaders who wish to guide their employees to new heights and those who strive for originality. Here are some guidelines pulled from the book on how...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
In 2014, the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, Ed Catmull, wrote a book about how to bring creativity into your business. Creativity Inc. is for leaders who wish to guide their employees to new heights and those who strive for originality. Here are some guidelines pulled from the book on how...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Our Response to the Federal Budget 2015/16
Each year the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce formulates a response to the Federal Budget. Volunteers on policy committees come together and examine the budget against our existing policies. The results of this comparison form the basis of our budget response. In addition to the work of our voluntee...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Each year the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce formulates a response to the Federal Budget. Volunteers on policy committees come together and examine the budget against our existing policies. The results of this comparison form the basis of our budget response. In addition to the work of our voluntee...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
James Moore in Edmonton
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome the Honourable James Moore, federal Minister of Industry, for a luncheon on Monday, April 13, 2015. Many of you may already know of the Minister – a Member of Parliament since 2000 – and many of you may know that Minister Moore r...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome the Honourable James Moore, federal Minister of Industry, for a luncheon on Monday, April 13, 2015. Many of you may already know of the Minister – a Member of Parliament since 2000 – and many of you may know that Minister Moore r...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
John Herdman in Edmonton
It’s official! John Herdman, head coach of the Canadian women’s national soccer team, is coming to Edmonton! Under Herdman’s leadership, the Canadian women’s team won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. As one of Canada’s foremost thinkers of the game,...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
It’s official! John Herdman, head coach of the Canadian women’s national soccer team, is coming to Edmonton! Under Herdman’s leadership, the Canadian women’s team won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. As one of Canada’s foremost thinkers of the game,...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
April Member Anniversaries
Each month we celebrate the membership milestones of our members. We’re proud to congratulate the following businesses on their membership anniversaries: 45 Years ATB Financial 40 Years City of Edmonton 25 Years Winspear Centre (Francis Winspear Centre for Music) 20 Years Kofin Financial Group Lt...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
Each month we celebrate the membership milestones of our members. We’re proud to congratulate the following businesses on their membership anniversaries: 45 Years ATB Financial 40 Years City of Edmonton 25 Years Winspear Centre (Francis Winspear Centre for Music) 20 Years Kofin Financial Group Lt...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
March New Members
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome our newest membership additions: Aryo Consulting Bu$i-Coach Inc. CanTorque Inc. Capital Centre Condomimum Corporation Complete Shipping Solutions Compugen Inc. Debbie’s Fashion Design Digitex Canada Edmonton Prospects Baseball Club e-VA...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome our newest membership additions: Aryo Consulting Bu$i-Coach Inc. CanTorque Inc. Capital Centre Condomimum Corporation Complete Shipping Solutions Compugen Inc. Debbie’s Fashion Design Digitex Canada Edmonton Prospects Baseball Club e-VA...
Published at Edmonton Commerce News
