March Mid-Month E-Newsletter Sponsored By Enmax | | |
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The Airdrie Regional Home & Lifestyle Show
is over 80% SOLD!!
Exhibitor registration closes March 31st, 2024 or until booths are sold out.
View Exhibitor Map
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Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
ATB Financial
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Complimentary Meet Your Chamber
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Airdrie Regional Chamber Office
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Already attended a "Meet Your Chamber" Event? Feel free to join us for Optional Networking to follow with new and future-members at 10:00 AM. | | |
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Industry Roundtable Luncheon
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Golden Cinnamon Cuisine
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2024 Airdrie Youth & Part-time Job Fair
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Genesis Place
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There is no cost for employers to attend.
Please note: Deadline to register is March 27th, 2024. Space is limited and priority will be given to employers who are local to Airdrie.
If you have any questions reach out to Heidi Lane via email at Heidi.Lane@prospectnow.ca.
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Join the Community of Inclusive Employers!
- High quality workers mean increased productivity
- Build your reputation as a business that supports your community
- Apply for a Workplace Accessibility Grant
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In Partnership with
Inclusive Employers Hiring Hub:
Free Disability Inclusion Webinars & Certification for Your Business
Once your business is certified, you gain access to the Inclusive Employer Database and the Inclusive Employer Community, all at no cost to you!
Part 1: Monday, April 8th, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Part 2: Friday, April 12th, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free Webinar: Intercultural Awareness Webinar
Wednesday, March 20th at 12:00 PM MST
Join the upcoming webinar hosted by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Catholic Social Services Intercultural Education team. Gain insights into hiring newcomers, retaining them, conducting performance reviews, and fostering inclusive, prosperous, and diverse workplaces.
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Free Webinar: Recruit, Reward and Retain - Discover the Power of Employee Benefits
Thursday, March 21st at 11:00 AM MST
Discover strategies for recruiting, rewarding, and retaining employees in a competitive job market:
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Real-world examples: See how other businesses are winning the talent war with strategic benefits.
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Expert insights: Get the latest trends and best practices from employee benefits specialists.
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Actionable steps: Walk away with a clear roadmap to implement effective benefits in your company.
BONUS: Explore the exclusive benefits offered through the Chambers Plan Employee Benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Telehealth
- Travel Insurance
- Business Assistance Services
- Health Spending Accounts
- And much more!
Build a happier, healthier, and more engaged workforce!
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Business Transition Forum
The Alberta Business Transition Forum is making a comeback on May 1st, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary Hotel!
We invite you to join Shauna Feth, a proud member of the Alberta BTF Advisory Board, and other outstanding individuals for an event that promises an insightful and rewarding experience.
Early bird registration closes April 4, 2024!
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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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The Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Labour shortage easing, but not for employers needing workers the most.
Research was conducted through the Alberta Perspectives program, garnering insights from business community members. Data was collected from 322 self-identified members of the business community throughout Alberta, between January 5th and February 9th, 2024.
See more insights on Hiring Intentions vis the full report HERE
National Pharmacare Program
National Pharmacare business insights were collected from 531 self-identified members of the business community throughout Alberta, between March 1st and March 8th, 2024.
Read the full report here.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
New Report from the Business Data Lab Breaks Down the Effects of Inflation and Rising Costs on Canadians Read the full report
Our Statement Regarding the Vote in the House of Commons on Bill C-58 Read the full statement
Our Joint Statement on Digital Services Tax Read the joint statement
Perrin Beatty Announces He Will Leave the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on August 31, 2024 Read Perrin Beatty's Personal Statement
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Alberta Budget 2024 Overview - February 29th, 2024
Budget 2024 showcase a responsible plan aimed at fortifying crucial sectors such as healthcare and education. Focused on building safe and supportive communities, the budget also emphasizes prudent resource management to ensure sustainable growth
Downloadable Resources:
Highlights to note:
- Estimate $73.5 billion in revenues, $2.1 billion lower than the 2023-24 third quarter forecast of $75.6 billion
- Increase in operating expenses from $57.9 billion in 2023-2024 to $60.1 billion in 2024-2025
- Budget 2024 includes surpluses of $367 million, $1.4 billion and $2.6 billion over the next three years.
- Taxpayer supported debt forecast at $76.1 billion for 2023-2024, and estimated at $78.4 billion for 2024-2025
- Population growth will boost aggregate real consumer spending by 3.4 per cent, while real per capita spending will contract again
- Population is forecast to grow 3.7 per cent (a gain of almost 175,000 people) in the 2024 census year
- Conditions in Alberta’s labour market are anticipated to cool this year as labour supply expands at a rapid pace
- 950 full time equivalents being added to government departments, and 3349 full time equivalents for government agencies or operationally independent entities
- GDP is forecast to accelerate to 2.9 per cent in 2024 and 3.3 per cent in 2025, after an estimated 2.5 per cent increase in 2023
- Real GDP per capita is expected to rebound in 2025 but remain below 2019 level as economic growth lags behind population growth.
Shauna Feth, President & CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, dives into how Budget 2024 may impact Alberta Business owners.
Watch the full clip
ACC Official Statement
Provincial
Path forward for renewable energy Learn more
Release of the Nursing Retention Toolkit Learn more | Nursing Retention Toolkit
High-speed connections for tens of thousands more homes Learn more | GOC news release
Modernizing Alberta's Electricity Grid Learn more
Drone technology to assess crop damage Learn more
Federal
Investigating Google's Online Advertising Practices in Canada Learn more
Wheat innovation Learn more
Canada Unveils New Immigration Pilots to Support Rural and Francophone Communities Learn more
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Member News, Events & Opportunities | |
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Member Events
Thursdays | Business Growth Hub | Leaders Can Foundation | Register
March 15 | Storytelling Mastery Workshop for Airdrie Businesses | iEvolve Media | Register
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Grand Openings
Come out and support your fellow chamber members as they embark on their business journeys!
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Second Generation Exteriors is celebrating their tenth year in business this month. Owner and founder, Brad Lambert, gave an interview to talk about his journey as an entrepreneur and what he envisions for the future of his company.
Click the image to watch the full interview.
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948 Brewing Co. Ltd. turns four! Follow them on social media for all the fun food, events and new brews that will be filling the taproom on Saturday March 16th, 2024. | |
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Do you have exciting news you would like to share with the chamber network?
Tag us on social media @airdriechamber or email marketing@airdriechamber.ab.ca and we will do our best to get the word out!
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