December Mid-Month E-Newsletter

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In This Issue

  • Hot Topic
  • Upcoming Chamber Events
  • Advocacy in Action
  • Government News
  • Business Resources, Grants & Funding
  • Value Added Discount Programs (Savings!)
  • Shop Local this Season & Win!
  • Member News, Events & Opportunities

HOT TOPIC!!

Which local issue most impacts your business right now?

Click on a button to submit. Select one.

Share Your 2026 Vision for the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce

by December 21st, 2025 for your chance to win a $100 gift card to an active member's business! Takes approximately 5-7 minutes.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Complimentary

Coffee with your Chamber

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Canalta Hotel, Airdrie


Are you a new chamber member? Do you have new staff? Need a refresher?


Join us for a coffee and learn about the benefits and perks of your membership, ask questions, connect with fellow and future members, and take advantage of your Chamber business network.

Advocacy Roundtable - Airdrie

Monday, January 19th, 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Connections

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Canadian Brewhouse, Airdrie

Advocacy Roundtable - Rocky View County

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Ralph's Motorsports, Balzac

All Levels of Government Luncheon

Thursday, February 13th, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Brella Vida, Airdrie

Over 40% sold!!

Airdrie Home & Lifestyle Show

Early Bird Exhibitor Registration

April 18th and 19th, 2026

Genesis Place, Airdrie

Receive exclusive member savings until January 11th, 2026 before regular rates apply and registration opens to future members on January 12th, 2026. Registration closes on March 31st, 2026, or until booths are sold out.

Advocacy in Action

Would you like to share your perspective on critical issues in Alberta? We're here to listen - join Alberta Perspectives and start participating in our research today!

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 108 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 20,000 job creators.

Government News


Buy Canadian policy launches | Learn more


Building Canada Strong; Youth in the Labour Market | Share your ideas until December 19th, 2025


Engaging in nuclear energy | Learn more


Public engagement through the Government of Alberta | Share your thoughts

 

GoA Budget 2026 consultation: Closes January 15, 2026 - Albertans can provide feedback to help set the direction of the provincial budget. | Survey


Free Webinar: How to do business with the Government of Canada: Supply professional services

January 22, 2026 | Register Here

City of Airdrie


On November 13, 2025, the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN) released its Alberta Living Wage Report which includes Airdrie’s Living Wage rates. This document provides background information on the Alberta Living Wage Network and Airdrie’s 2025 Living Wage calculation.


View the Airdrie 2025 Living Wage Info Sheet


City View news article: Airdrie mayor discusses challenges behind the city's rising living wage - Airdrie News.


Rocky View County


Rocky View County Council has approved the 2026 Operating and Capital Base Budget reflecting a municipal tax rate that remains unchanged from last year. Between January and April 2026, Council will review other major capital project requests, and the final 2026 tax rate will be set in April once those decisions are made.  

Business Resources

Grants & Funding


Alberta Youth Employment Incentive | Learn morev


Grants, funding and supports for non-profits | Learn more


Investment and Growth Fund | Learn more


Methane Reduction Deployment Program Funding | Learn more


Growing Alberta’s fresh food future | A new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms | Learn more

$100M Boost for Rural Entrepreneurs: BDC and Community Futures/SADC+CAE/CBDC join forces to expand access to financing and advice with the Business Elevation Loan

Press release | Community Banking Page


$1.2B in liquidity for softwood lumber sector

BDC’s Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program offers $1.2B in support of Canadian sawmills and remanufacturing mills dealing with economic challenges. Financing is offered through participating financial institutions in the form of term loans or letters of credit, backed by a BDC guarantee, for amounts up to $20 million per group of eligible borrowers.

Press release | Product page

Value Added Discount Programs

Shop Local & Win this Season!

With 24 fellow members participating and over $2,000 worth of prizes to be won, your chances of winning are really good right now and there are only four days left!


Check out over 150 other Perks to save you and your family money this holiday season while supporting local!


Looking for a specific product or service? Check out the directory for over 630 local businesses ready to assist! We are the region's largest business network and we need to help support each other.

Member News, Events & Opportunities

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!


December 31 | New Year's Eve Fireworks | City of Airdrie | Ed Eggerer Athletic Field, 800 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie | Learn more


December 31 | Free 18+ Disco at the Downs | Century Downs Racetrack & Casino | 260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County, AB | Learn more


January 9 | Managing Anxiety @ Work & Home | High Road Leaders Canada | Inspire - Airdrie Public Library, 805 Main St S, Airdrie, AB | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Learn more


January 10 | Grand Opening | Airdrie & District Soccer Association | Airdrie Soccer Fieldhouse, 1000 - 505 Gateway Road NE, Airdrie, AB | 3:30 PM | Learn more


January 19 - February 9 | Marketing Compass: Transform Your Business in 30 Days | Switchback Creative | The Upper Room at Rival Axe Throwing, #3113 - 109 Gateway Dr NE, Airdrie, AB | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Learn more

Member Spotlight

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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! Don't forget to share in the Exclusive Member Facebook Community as well.

December Mid-Month E-Newsletter

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