Small businesses have always contributed to local economies by bringing growth and innovation to the community
Did you know that 94% of companies in the Edmonton Region are small businesses, defined as having fewer than 99 employees? Small businesses have always contributed to local economies by bringing growth and innovation to the community, and the Edmonton Region is no different.
We're excited to invite you to our BDC Small Business Week™ Mixer & Tradeshow at Price of Wales Armouries on October 17th, from 5:00PM - 8:00PM. This networking event celebrates YEG's dreamers and doers. The innovators and the makers. The entrepreneurs and the risk-takers. Whether you showcase your business as an exhibitor or join the crowd as an attendee, there will be something for everyone.
Council Connect is a monthly opportunity for your voice to be heard as you connect and engage with a City Councillor. We invite you to connect with Councillor Anne Stevenson of Ward O’day’min and members of the business community.
This event will be held on October 6th, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at JustCook 5th St. Food Hall, and is open to all community. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is excited to be partnering with The Sifarish Network- South Asian Networking and Community Organization on a networking event, The Power of W.I.L. Professional experts will showcase their experience and insights on the topics of Wellness, Innovation, and Leadership and how each promotes improving the vibrancy of Edmonton.
This event will be followed by a networking and cocktail hour in the Edmonton Elks Alumni Room in Commonwealth Stadium onSeptember 29th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Our speakers will include:
Victor Cui, President/CEO Edmonton Elks
Salima Ebrahim, Chief of Staff City Manager
Mark Korthius, President of Glenrose Hospital Foundation
Rakhi Pancholi, MLA Alberta NDP
Raju Virk, Co-Founder of Breaking the Silence Mental Health Walk and Run
We're proud to partner with Robert Halfand The Canadian Forces Liason Council (CFLC) on this upcoming event. With significant leadership and technical skills, Reservists offer an incredible opportunity for Edmonton businesses. Learn more on September 29th with Ryan Jespersenfrom RealTalk as our emcee for the event!
At this luncheon, you will hear from:
Andre Corbould, Edmonton City Manager & Retired Brigadier General
Colonel Chris Hunt, Commander, 41 Canadian Brigade Group
The Oilers Entertainment Group who fully realize the benefits of employing Reservists
The Edmonton business community has a lot to be optimistic about, including a more diversified economy, a more inclusive workforce, and a shared vision to move forward with. However, key challenges still arise when community voices aren’t given the opportunity to be heard. Each month, we host an opportunity for you to engage with a City Councillor in candid conversation and pose questions on topics that matter to you.
In September, we hosted Council Connect with City Councillor, Keren TangWard Karhiio. We want to thank Zaika, a member of the Chamber, for their great hospitality and our event partner, Sifarish for helping us create a meaningful and impactful event!
Since 2012, the annual Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Awards (AWE) have recognized more than 800 female entrepreneurs in Alberta. It was a pleasure to join our Chamber members, ATB Financial, at this year’s awards gala. We celebrated the successes of several incredible innovators and creators, including Chamber member and AWE Award nominee, Tenfold HR Solutions. Tenfold HR Solutions demonstrates business excellence, and we acknowledge the commitment and leadership they’ve shown over the years. Thank you for all your hard work and contribution to our beautiful city’s economy.
In early July 2022, City Council approved first reading of a bylaw that if implemented would ban or restrict a variety of single-use items. Click here to read our letter regarding the Single-Use Items Ban.
The Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission is discussing plans to launch regional transit services. Read our Regional Transit Letter here.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is excited to be partnering with Edmonton Global on forward/slash 2022!
forward/slash will bring together regional leaders from across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region to purposefully, proactively, and inclusively build towards a thriving future for our region’s economy.
This invitation only event will host 1,000 attendees, including key leaders and decision makers from industry, academia, Indigenous communities, economic development, municipal, provincial, and federal government, from across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Please register for your tickets here with password: FSyeg2022
Through intensive workshops, peer-to-peer exchange, individual mentoring, hands-on support and coaching from leading Canadian export advisors, the Trade Accelerator Program will help you develop an export plan that is realistic, high-quality and fully integrated with your overall business strategy.
At the end of the program, you will be equipped with the tools and resources to help you succeed as you grow your business.
The Alberta is Calling advertising campaign is launching its second phase in both Toronto and Vancouver. This second phase is a part of the continued efforts to attract talent to Alberta to increase our economic growth.
The Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) will expand access to financial support for rural broadband to ensure no community is left behind.
The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has earned a global reputation as a leader in pharmaceutical logistics and innovative delivery says the organization’s manager responsible for cargo. “We are fortunate in YEG that we have a collaborative community that is willing to work with one another and help each other at every point in the supply chain,” said Trevor Caswell, manager of demand and product development for cargo. “This level of collaboration does not exist everywhere in the world.”
Robertson College has relocated its Edmonton campus to ATB Place. The new space will have 14,000 square feet of learning and working space, including a new healthcare-aide lab and classroom space for students training to be pharmacy assistants and technicians.
