Ahead of City budget decisions, businesses weigh in on spending priorities
A report released by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce highlights key priorities and recommendations ahead of upcoming Council decisions on the City of Calgary’s 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets.
Canada as an adventure tourism destination
Canada is an adventure tourist’s dream. With a diversity of activities ranging from cycling, rock climbing, and hiking in the summer, to skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding in the winter, Canada is primed to take advantage of a thriving sector that promotes sustainability as well as physical and mental health.
Collaboration with businesses key to Calgary Climate Strategy implementation
Implementation of the Calgary Climate Strategy requires consultation and collaboration with the business community to ensure predictability, certainty, and meaningful participation from businesses.
Quarterly update from the CEO
Deborah Yedlin shares highlights of the Chamber’s work to connect and amplify businesses, and advocate for solutions to expedite recovery. She also offers a preview of key transformations underway to deliver even more value for Chamber members.
Calgary business thrives at Collision
Last week, the Calgary Chamber – with a delegation of over 70 Calgary-based businesses – showed up in force at Canada’s largest tech conference. One clear message we shared: Calgary’s tech sector is thriving and we’re not done yet.
Labour shortage and rising costs impeding business recovery
The Q2 Canadian Survey on Business Conditions indicates economic recovery will be uneven across sectors, with challenges exacerbated by an ongoing nationwide talent crunch combined with continued cost pressures and supply chain challenges.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
By initiating conversations and furthering our education within our organization, we seek a better understanding, and recognition of meaningful acts of reconciliation as we serve Calgary’s business community.
Calgary is starting something exciting – and it’s turning heads everywhere
Calgary has always been a city that’s been good at starting something. As we come out of seven lean years brought on by a collapse in oil prices followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many signs that we are starting something. Again.
Budget 2022 responds to current issues, lacks long term outlook
The federal budget prioritizes economic recovery, energy transformation and climate change, and affordability but falls short of a clear vision for Canada as the destination of choice for talent, innovation, and investment.
Quarterly update from the CEO
Deborah Yedlin shares perspectives on the energy building in Calgary and an update on exciting initiatives under way to connect Calgary’s business community in 2022.
Changing the channel on Canadian oil and gas
Despite growing demand for energy around the world, Canada’s energy production still lacks a global presence, held back by infrastructure challenges and complacency when it comes to accessing global markets.
Ongoing protests harming businesses, driving consumers away
As businesses focus on economic recovery, ongoing protests threaten consumer confidence with detrimental impacts to community vibrancy and prosperity.
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Pre-Budget Submission 2022
Our submission outlines recommendations to the Government of Canada that will allow businesses across Canada to prosper and build a more resilient, competitive and inclusive future.
Budget 2022 sets clear path to economic recovery
With pandemic recovery on the horizon, Alberta Budget 2022 reflects future-focused investments to spur economic growth and support diversification across several sectors.
Economic recovery must be priority as Alberta Legislature resumes
We are calling for a path towards a strong, sustainable and inclusive economic recovery.
