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February Mid-Month E-Newsletter
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The Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants (2) to be directors of our Board commencing at our May 8, 2025 AGM.
The Airdrie Regional Chamber exists to help businesses in our region reach their potential. Our purpose is to represent, promote, inform, and enhance the interests of our regional business community. The Board of Directors is a governance Board and we seek new directors who are able to provide strategic insight in support of our purpose to empower the business community.
Every year, we seek to ensure our Board of Directors is representative of our region and the increasingly diverse business community. We are inviting applications from all Chamber members, especially individuals with the following expertise:
- Strategic Planning & Execution | Knowledge of the formulation and implementation of major goals and initiatives undertaken by the Chamber’s leadership on behalf of its members.
- Legal | Expertise in and knowledge of laws, regulations and the ability to apply them in corporate governance, ensuring compliance and legal integrity.
Furthermore, applicants to be on the Airdrie Regional Chamber Board should:
- Be purpose-driven, with a strategic perspective
- Possess senior leadership experience
- Be committed to the Airdrie Regional Chamber and its purpose
- Have board governance experience
- Be financially literate
Click here to review our bylaws which outline board expectations.
Applications are open from February 18, 2025 to March 6, 2025.
Please note that our Board Nominations Committee will interview candidates to ensure there is a strong fit based on our diversity and governance needs.
Join us in shaping the future of our chamber!
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Business Leadership Conference
One Week Left to Register!
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Century Downs Racetrack & Casino, Balzac
Conference attendees have a chance to win WestJet tickets!
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Business Before Hours
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Airdrie Public Library, Airdrie
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Deadline to register as an exhibitor is March 3rd, 2025. | | |
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Airdrie Regional Spring Job Fair
Are you hiring?
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
3:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Genesis Place Fieldhouses, Airdrie
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Complimentary
Meet Your Chamber
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
New Horizon Mall Atrium, Balzac
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Rising Stars Talent Show
Airdrie Regional Home & Lifestyle Show
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Genesis Place Fieldhouses, Airdrie
Do you have what it takes?
Deadline to apply is March 14th, 2025
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Airdrie Regional
Home & Lifestyle Show
OVER 75% SOLD
Register your booth today!
Genesis Place Fieldhouse, Airdrie
Show Hours:
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Deadline to register is March 14th, 2025 or until booths are sold out.
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The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 108 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 20,000 job creators. | |
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Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Political Action Day & MLA Dinner: March 13, 2025
Political Action Day & MLA Dinner is your chance to connect with key decision-makers and gain insight into the policies shaping Alberta’s economy. Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a keynote at dinner and lead a government Q&A, while Hon. Naheed Nenshi, Leader of the Official Opposition, shares his perspective over lunch and networking. Andre Harpe will discuss the early impacts of U.S. policy changes on consumer agriculture, and a media panel featuring Jen Gerson and Ryan Jespersen will break down Alberta’s evolving political landscape.
Be part of the conversation—register by February 24!
New "Automatic Yes Toolkit" to Streamline Permit Approvals
The government has unveiled the “Automatic Yes Toolkit” to reduce red tape and accelerate simple permit approvals. Designed to speed up project timelines, the toolkit aims to minimize delays, foster job creation, and drive economic growth across the province. ACC's most recent Municipal Red Tape research, highlighted a number of issues affecting Alberta's business community, including municipal permit process, and more. Learn more
Increasing childcare access
Learn more about ACC’s policy on increasing access to quality child care here. Learn more about the grant here.
Flat fee for child-care in Alberta
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce’s 2024 policy recommends a ‘Fund the Parents’ model or allowing childcare centers to adjust fees in line with inflation and administrative costs to support long-term sustainability. Learn more
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Nominations & Submissions are OPEN!
Alberta’s economy thrives because of businesses like yours. The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize the companies and entrepreneurs driving innovation, growth, and economic success in our province. Whether you want to nominate a deserving business or submit your own application, now is the time! Nominations and submissions are OPEN—let’s celebrate the businesses shaping Alberta’s future.
Deadline to nominate: March 6th
Application deadline: March 25th
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Tariffs: Resources to help you navigate and prepare
The ongoing discussion about tariffs can feel overwhelming. With the current delay, now is the perfect time to prepare yourself and your business. Explore the resources below to gain valuable knowledge and support.
Alberta's exposure risk to U.S. tariffs
A recent analysis by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce reveals that Alberta is the second most exposed province to potential U.S. tariffs. Calgary, with its significant oil and gas industry, and Lethbridge, known for beef production, are among the Canadian cities most vulnerable to these trade measures. Learn more
Advocacy for Alberta in Washington, D.C.
Premier Danielle Smith has wrapped up her visit to Washington, D.C. (Feb. 11-13), where she joined Canada’s Premiers to strengthen Canada-U.S. trade relations and address the impact of tariffs. The trip aimed to ease trade tensions and reinforce Alberta’s role in economic growth, energy security, and cross-border cooperation. Learn more
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Workplace Training Webinar
Workforce Consultants are excited to host a FREE webinar on Workplace Training Programs that may help employers deliver much needed on the job training. Training and Employment Services will present on Workplace Training, a program that offers job seekers work-site training and paid work experience through employer-delivered training.
Please join us to learn about this program, and see if this exciting opportunity can help you attract and retain the skilled workforce your business depends on!
Details:
Tuesday, February 25
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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ConnectED Expo: Funding & Resources to Make Your Student Hiring Easy
This free event is designed to give you all the tools and connections you need to make student hiring simple and effective. You will meet funders, post-secondary representatives, and the TalentED YYC team so you can learn everything you need to know about student hiring – in one afternoon! While we know that you have already worked with student talent, this is a great opportunity to build more connections and gain insights into working with students in new ways.
March 5, 2025
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Platform Calgary, 407 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
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6 Steps to Create your Company's Financial Plan
The beginning of the year is the ideal time to project your income and expenses for the coming year.
Instead of looking at what’s already happened, you make projections for the coming months, forecasting income and outlays. Your projections will act as an early warning system, helping you to plan for cash flow dips, identify financing needs and pinpoint the best timing for projects.
Follow these 6 steps to create your financial plan and ensure your company's finances are well managed.
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Grant Funding Opportunities
Discover a range of funding opportunities and resources available this January to support businesses, non-profits, and communities. These include grants for workforce development, innovation, sustainability, infrastructure projects, and more, designed to help you achieve your goals and drive growth. Learn more
Are you an entrepreneur looking to build out a strategic marketing plan for your business?
WeBC is offering a self-paced strategic marketing course to help you create a cohesive plan to make better marketing decisions for your business. This introductory course consists of three chapters that will increase your understanding of marketing and how to effectively reach your customers. Don't wait to register! The course is being offered for FREE but only for a limited time. Learn more
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Value Added Discount Programs | |
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SHIPPING
Freightcom is an all-in-one shipping solution for SMBs. Also, eCommerce businesses can access ClickShip: Automated shipping integration with online stores and marketplaces.
Customers can quote, compare, and book discounted shipments from national carriers with shipping specialists to help optimize the process.
Benefits of choosing a chamber shipping program:
• Exclusive discounted rates & pickups from 50+ carriers, including UPS, FedEx, Canpar, and more.
• eCommerce integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and others. Streamline multichannel sales with automated labels & documentation.
*For members: A dedicated account executive, premier customer support, and access to business perks, promotions, and resources.
Sign Up Today and Save BIG on Shipping!
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Groundhog Day
We joined our proud chamber member Blue Grass Nursery, Sod and Garden Centre early morning on February 2nd to find out if we would have an early spring or six more weeks of winter and... Balzac Billy DID NOT see his shadow from his burrow which means he predicts an early spring!!
Learn more about Balzac Billy and his history here: https://groundhog-day.com/groundhogs/balzac-billy
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Play it Forward
We joined our proud chamber members Leona Berreth, Indi Mortgage and Tim MacDonald Real Estate at their Play it Forward event at Glitch! Gaming Lounge in support of the Airdrie Food Bank on February 2nd. It was a full house and lots of fun with games, prizes, silent auction, entertainment from Gabriel Morris and so much more! We love when our members collaborate with each other!
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Stacked Pancake House Grand Opening
Congratulations to Sam and team at Stacked Pancake House Airdrie on their grand opening on February 5th!
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House is a family breakfast and lunch hotspot that focuses on combining quality food with quality service. Their menu consists of home cooked breakfast and lunch dishes combined with specialty pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
Dine with them at 2797 Main Street South, Airdrie, Alberta or visit them online at https://www.stackedpancakehouse.ca
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Chamber Connections
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Chamber Connections on February 13th for some casual networking, fun and games. A special thank you Glitch! Gaming Lounge for hosting. If you haven't been there, we highly recommend visiting. It's fun for the whole family!
It was nice to see everyone in person and meet some new members. We hope you made some valuable connections and look forward to seeing you at the next one!
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Now Available in the Chamber Perks App!
Stay up to date and get notified of new members, chamber and member events, news, advocacy, contests, perks of course, and so much more!
February 25 | Focus on Fixed Income | Carianne Maritn, Edward Jones | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Edward Jones Office, 409 1 Ave NW, Airdrie | Learn more
March 11 | Bring Balance to Your Budget | Carianne Maritn, Edward Jones | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Edward Jones Office, 409 1 Ave NW, Airdrie | Learn more
March 25 | Script Your Family's Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan | Carianne Maritn, Edward Jones | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Edward Jones Office, 409 1 Ave NW, Airdrie | Learn more
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Celebrating Black History Month with
Euphoriel Beauty
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Born in Alberta, Canada, Euphoriel is a skincare brand rooted in personal experience and resilience. It bridges the gap in skincare, addressing persistent concerns often overlooked by trendy mainstream products.
Founder Abby, experienced firsthand the frustration of dealing with chronic dryness, sensitivity, and hyperpigmentation—searching for products that truly worked. Determined to create a real solution, she founded Euphoriel—a brand that delivers clean, high-performance skincare tailored to these often overlooked concerns.
Frustrated by ineffective products—often too harsh, lacking hydration, or failing to target the root causes—Abby envisioned a better way. Euphoriel blends nature and science to provide deep hydration, skin barrier support, and lasting radiance while simplifying skincare routines.
Designed for individuals juggling busy lives, its multi-functional skincare essentials include:
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Face Serums – Deeply hydrating and barrier-repairing for resilient, glowing skin.
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Body Oils & Butter – Rich, fast-absorbing moisture for radiant skin.
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Radiance Shower Oil – Cleanses and nourishes in one step for silky, radiant skin.
Beyond skincare, Euphoriel champions sustainability with waterless formulations, eco-conscious packaging, and ethically sourced ingredients—aligning with the values of mindful consumers. All our products are locally made in small batches in Alberta to ensure freshness, efficacy, and potency.
Abby’s journey is a testament to the power of self-care and perseverance. Through Euphoriel, she is transforming skincare—revitalizing one skin at a time, rejuvenating one layer at a time, and restoring confidence with every drop.
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February Mid-Month E-Newsletter
Sponsored by First & Main Financial
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