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Investing In Canada’s Future
Infrastructure investment is vital to the growth and prosperity of Canada’s urban centres. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce recognizes this and has teamed with nine other chambers from the major urban hubs across Canada to support the federal government’s infrastructure funding initiatives. The Chamber commends the government’s recent investments that include the Federal Gas Tax fund, Economic Action Plan, Building Canada [...]
Martin Salloum: The Lasting Impact Of Leadership
From the staff of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, it is with mixed emotions that we congratulate you, Martin on your retirement from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Change is never easy, but we have seen the positive impacts you have made on the community and within the organization, and understand your desire to move on – to let new [...]
Workforce Diversity Edmonton
Aboriginal Youth Work Initiative The Workforce Diversity Edmonton (WDE) Aboriginal Youth Work Initiative (AYWI) is focused on bridging employment activities of youth-serving organizations and government to an extended employer pool in the chamber network. WDE is connecting employers to a wide Aboriginal youth audience by partnering with Amiskwaciy High School, YOUCAN, and Action for Healthy Communities, creating opportunities for employers to present [...]
In Conversation With: Dr. Axel Meisen
In Conversation With … is a new series of articles on the World Trade Centre Edmonton (WTCE) page featuring progressive thinkers on Canada’s North. Respected leaders in business, education, and various levels of government will provide their thoughts on northern economic development. This interview features Dr. Axel Meisen, recently retired Chair of Foresight, Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures (AITF) and a keynote speaker [...]
Port Alberta: On The Tip Of Your Tongue
It’s 2013, and we are deep into the Information Age, also commonly known as the Computer Age or Digital Era. The Internet has reached a critical mass where everyone has computers and iPhones, etc. Many of us are online doing our banking and shopping, most times we just “Google” something to research a topic, make dinner reservations, or quickly open [...]
EEDC: Twisitor Centre
Edmonton is First in Alberta Offering Customers a Twisitor Centre Focused on enhancing the customer experience, Edmonton has launched a new Twisitor Centre, a concept designed to engage tourists through an online digital platform. Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) led the charge on this new initiative in an effort to continue to enhance the customer service experience of visitors [...]
Branching Out
Networking advice for companies looking to expand Growth is something that’s usually associated with success, but if not handled properly, it can lead to a company’s demise. In an age where connectivity is absolutely vital in the business world, it’s important for a company to ensure that before it expands its horizons, all the appropriate steps have been taken. When it [...]
Where the Heart Is
Technology is making at-home employees more common, but is it the right move for you? The days when companies require all their employees to be at work and clock in at an exact time are gone. In fact, more and more businesses no longer require their employees to come into the office at all. With technological advances happening on [...]
Success Review
Outgoing chair, Ken Barry, had a busy and effective 2012 Well, it’s hard to believe my year as chair of the board of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce has now passed. For the last 12 months, I have served as chair with pride, and as I step aside I’m filled with a terrific sense of accomplishment. The mission of the [...]
In Pursuit of Our Priorities
Incoming Chair, Lindsay Dodd, sets the priorities for 2013. It is my privilege to introduce myself as the 2013 chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the largest and most influential chamber in the country. The past few years have proven to be full of challenges for Edmonton, although it is with pride and confidence that I say we [...]
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