December E-Newsletter Sponsored By Enmax | |
Promote Your Holiday Sales on the Chamber Perks App! | |
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Promote Your Holiday Sales on the Chamber Perks App™ for FREE!
As a chamber member, your company can:
• Manage your company profile in the app’s business directory
• Expand your network and reach more users
• Create local and Canada-wide perks to attract customers:
- Add/edit your perks any time
- Perks can be made available to the public or exclusive to chamber members
- Redeemable online, in person or by contact
- Set to certain days of the week/months
- One-time or unlimited use
- Favorite/bookmark and share profiles and perks
• Analytics to measure success
• Stay connected to your chamber through events, newsletters and more
• Shop local contests
• Plus, your company can take advantage of affordable, cost-effective advertising available on the app, which allows you to feature images and videos to promote your company brand
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Moonlight Madness is this Friday, December 6th, 2024!
Join us and your other favorite local shops for a unique night of shopping under the stars. Enjoy exclusive deals, win exciting prizes, and experience the vibrant community spirit.
Participating businesses are open late until 10 PM.
Mark your calendars now and follow Airdrie's Moonlight Madness to find out more about the
participating businesses. Let's support local, have fun, and make this night unforgettable!
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2025 Airdrie Regional Home & Lifestyle Show:
Early Bird Registration*
Now Open!
*Rates in effect November 18th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025. Chamber members only.
Show Hours:
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Only a few tickets left!
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Friday, December 13th, 2024
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Brella Vida, Airdrie
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Save the Date!
Business Leadership Conference
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Century Downs Racetrack & Casino
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The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 108 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 22,000 job creators. | |
The Fall Board Meeting & Deputy Ministers Dinner
Edmonton, November 28th.
This event was designed by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to connect with influential decision-makers and provide valuable insights into current and emerging issues. The exclusive evening offered a unique networking opportunity with senior non-elected decision-makers in Alberta for community leaders, business volunteers, and policy enthusiasts to seek clarity, share ideas, and influence decision-making.
On behalf of the Airdrie Regional Chamber and Alberta's fastest-growing city of Airdrie, AB, our Executive Director, Marilyne Aalhus, attended the conference to advocate for our regional business community and our municipalities at a provincial level. Airdrie’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Heather Spearman also attended to represent our City and to support our Chamber.
Learn more
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The online survey and submission portal will be live until Sunday, January 12th, 2025. | |
Join the Conversation - Budget 2025 Telephone Town Hall
Albertans’ perspectives are an important part of the budget process as the government sets financial priorities and supports the ever-increasing number of people choosing Alberta as home. Albertans can provide their thoughts and ideas on what matters to them and their community by filling out the Budget 2025 online survey.
You can also speak directly to the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner during a telephone town hall on Wednesday, December 4th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
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SMARTstart 2025 applications are closing soon!
Since 2014, 150 entrepreneurs have successfully completed the SMARTstart program. This made-in-Airdrie training program offers tools, mentorship and business planning to help set your business up for success.
Applications will be open until Dec. 9, 2024.
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Free Webinar: AI - Understanding the Impact and Risks
December 10, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
As AI embeds itself into the economy, understanding the impact, risks, and opportunities associated with its use is necessary.
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Cashflow Canvas Bootcamp
January 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rotary Room, Genesis Place, Airdrie
Cost: $53.50
Whether you are just starting or looking to scale, certified trainers will help you develop a one-page financial plan that will allow you to visualize your revenue streams, price points and operating expenses like never before.
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Canadian Food and Beverage (F&B) Manufacturing Sector Outlook
New BDC study on the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
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Value Added Discount Program | |
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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.
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Casual Chamber Connections
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Casual Chamber Connections Networking event hosted by CrossIron Mills last Tuesday morning.
We enjoyed some Tim Horton's coffee and baked goods in a very cool atmosphere, had great conversations and made new connections! We hope to see you at future chamber events!
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Member Events
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select Raffle | Airdrie Health Foundation | Learn more
Weekly entertainment and events | Glitch! Gaming Lounge | Learn more
Weekly entertainment and events | Atlas Brewing Co. | Learn more
Rocky View County Events | Learn more
Business Growth Hub High Road Leaders | Thursdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Learn more
December 6 | Moonlight Madness | Various Businesses | Open - 10:00 PM | Learn more
December 6 | Sips and Sweets | Century Downs Racetrack & Casino | 6:30 PM | Learn more
December 6-8 | Light Up Airdrie | City of Airdrie | 5:00 PM | Learn more
December 7 | Meet & Greet | Carianne Martin- Edward Jones | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Learn more
December 7 | Santa Claus Parade | Airdrie Parade & Fireworks | 5:00 PM | Learn more
December 7-8 | Holiday Markets | BGA Airdrie Club | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Learn more
December 7 | Abrio Place Christmas Market | Rocky View Foundation | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Learn more
December 13 | CPKC Holiday Train | Airdrie Food Bank | 5:30 PM | Learn more
December 31 | New Years Eve Fireworks | 6:30 PM | Learn more
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to our members who are celebrating a milestone anniversary this month as a member of the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce!
We are very proud of everything you have accomplished and truly admire your dedication to our community.
Thank you for your support and continued trust. We look forward to serving you for many years to come!
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10 Years
ITN Logistics
5 Years
Best of Health Inc.
CertaPro Painters of Calgary & Central Alberta
Marianne Elizabeth Design Inc.
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1 Year
ASAP Windows and Doors Ltd
Bow Valley College
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Optima Eyewear
Sukh Pangly | REALTOR®
The Sage Mustang
White Peak Enterprises Inc.
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Small Business Tax Accountants (Canada) Inc.
New CPA Accounting Firm in Airdrie:
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- How to get money from your corporation to buy a house, RV, etc.
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- How to 100% creditor-proof your assets
- How to legally income split with your 12-year old child
- How your corporation can pay for your child's University education
For more information visit us at www.SmallBusinessTaxAccountants.ca or call our Airdrie office at (587) 602-3131 to book your free consultation with Managing Partner Peter Singleton. We look forward to saving you money!
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