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Reward Your Employees
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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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Local Responses to the Minimum Wage Discussion
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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 ...
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Hiking Alberta’s Minimum Wage to $15.00 Per Hour
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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...
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Western Manufacturing Technology Show
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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...
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The Ten Commandments to Building a Creative Work Environment
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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...
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Our Response to the Federal Budget 2015/16
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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...
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James Moore in Edmonton
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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...
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John Herdman in Edmonton
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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,...
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April Member Anniversaries
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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...
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March New Members
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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...
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Edmonton Chamber Response to Budget 2015
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Every year, volunteers from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce policy committees gather to listen to the presentation of the provincial budget, analyze its contents and formulate a response. This year was no different. Our volunteers recognized the challenging fiscal situation that the Alberta gove...
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The Power in Your Business
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The greatest power in any business is people power. It doesn’t matter how great your product or service is, without the right people on your team your business will not succeed. The majority of new business owners are concerned about the “what’s,” “how’s” and “when’s” of their business instead of...
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Junior Achievement 2015 Alberta Business Hall of Fame
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Junior Achievement 2015 Alberta Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement (JA) is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to inspiring and preparing youth to succeed in a global economy. The local charter, Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & NWT, was established in 1964 and has been working diligently to inspire young Canadia...
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Bridges Catering – A Memorable Victory
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For the sixteenth year in a row, the Edmonton Chamber proudly hosted the annual Taste of the Chamber. It’s an evening for business professionals, community members and food enthusiasts to enjoy food and beverage sampling. Each year, event attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorite ...
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Welcoming Our New Members
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We are proud to welcome our new Edmonton Chamber members: 1803180 Alberta Ltd. A.J. Interiors Inc. ACN Inc. Alberta Adaptabilities Association Bryan & Company LLP Danatec Educational Services Ltd. Driver Direct Edmonton Ltd. Fantastia Gelateria E Caffe Inc. Fraser Tompkins HR Consulting Ltd. ...
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