The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 108 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 22,000 job creators.

2024 ACC AGM & Policy Plenary

Your Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce attended the Alberta Chambers of Commerce AGM & Policy Plenary conference in Red Deer this past weekend where the provincial network adopted 22 policy resolutions to advocate with the provincial and federal governments.

Thank you to Jay Raymundo, chamber director and advocacy committee chair, for attending the conference with Executive Director, Marilyne Aalhus to represent business region.

Speakers ranged from Hon. Perrin Beatty, President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a panel on contraband tobacco: Impacts on Business, Government Revenue, and Community Crime to keynote speaker Premier Danielle Smith. 

To learn more about how your regional chamber advocates for your business and to share your concerns, visit https://www.airdriechamber.ab.ca/advocacy

Alberta Chambers of Commerce

Insights from Alberta Business: Skills, Training and Labour Market | Read the full report

Alberta Business Awards of Distinction June 20th, 2024 | Register now

What are your Economic and Fiscal Priorities?

Would you rather reduce the provincial debt, or increase funding to services?

Are supply chain issues impacting your business?

What up and coming industry could be Alberta’s next “boom?”

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce network is launching the latest survey in our Alberta Perspectives market research program — this one focused on priorities for the province. 

So, tell us: What are your economic and fiscal priorities for the Alberta government?

The survey will take ~8 minutes to complete and is open until 5:00PM on June 7th, 2024.

Thank you in advance for your participation. Your opinions and feedback mean a lot to us.  

Your responses will remain anonymous and help us advocate on your behalf to the provincial government. 

Capital Gains Tax Charges: Petition to the Minister of Finance

• Whereas: Increasing the capital gains inclusion rate to 66.6% will put Canada and Canadian business at a disadvantage;
• Whereas: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that 1 in 5 Canadian companies will be directly impacted by this change over the next decade;
• Whereas: Former Bank of Canada David Dodge stated that increasing the inclusion rate would make Canada a “less attractive” place to invest;
• Whereas: The Bank of Canada has called Canada’s business productivity problem “an emergency” and is pleading for the government to incentivize business development;
• Whereas: A rise in capital gains taxes would strain healthcare resources, limit access to affordable housing options, exacerbate financial challenges for farmers, and compromise retirement savings for Canadians;
• Whereas: Canadian business leaders agree that increasing the inclusion rate would make Canada less competitive and make it more difficult for Canadians to find jobs, including skilled professionals;

Citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Minister of Finance to scrap her plans to increase the capital gains inclusion rate to 66.6% so that Canadian businesses are not put at an unfair disadvantage. The E-petition requires 500 signatures before it can be brought to the house floor.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

5 Measures to Fix Canada’s Proposed AI Legislation | Read more

Canadian Chamber Heads to Italy for the 2024 B7 Summit | Read the press release

April 2024 CPI: What more could the Bank ask for? | Read the commentary

Announcing the Launch of Our New Supply Chains Council | Learn more

Capital Gains Tax Hikes Are Terrible Optics for Canada | Read the Op-Ed

Everyone’s Business: Accessibility in Canada | Read the report

National Survey on Exploring Disability Inclusion and Mentoring Practices | Take the survey

In Case You Missed It: National Network Call on Document Certification | View Recordings Password 94@m7W+c | Presentation | Additional Resources

New Report on Generative AI Adoption by Canadian Businesses | Read the full report | Read the press release

Provincial

Health Statutes Amendment Act | Learn more

Investing $50 million to reduce emissions and create jobs | Learn more

Supporting more than 450 new affordable housing units | Learn more

Funding for affordable housing system | Learn more

Investing in innovation at Red Deer Polytechnic | Learn more

Federal

Supporting mothers with $10-a-day child care | Learn more



Already attended a "Meet Your Chamber" Event? Feel free to join us for Optional Networking to follow with new and future-members at 10:30 AM.

Already attended a "Meet Your Chamber" Event? Feel free to join us for Optional Networking to follow with new and future-members at 11:00 AM.

Save the Dates!

Airdrie Regional Business Awards - October 24th 2024 - Nominations Open June 3rd

23rd Annual Chamber Golf Classic - August 13th, 2024 - Registration Opens June 10th



The Bow Valley College’s Mentorship for Rural Immigrants program is running really well and is already making an impact in the lives of immigrants/newcomers living in your communities. We are getting lots of gratitude statements from past and current participants who agree that this program has boosted their confidence when engaging and communicating with their coworkers.

We’d like you to continue to support us in finding more mentees. We are sure there is a need for this program in your community. If you could, please share this email within your networks and help us continue spreading the word about this amazing program.

Just to remind you, this is our eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada: permanent resident, refugee (including CUAET Ukrainians), or Canadian citizen.
• Ideally, have completed some post-secondary education and/or have related work experience in their field or chosen occupation.
• They should also have intermediate English language skills (approximately level 5 CLB or higher).
• Must live in rural Alberta (anywhere in AB excluding Calgary or Edmonton)

BECOME A CERTIFIED DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

Nine10 offers preferential pricing and benefits to chamber members to access nine10’s globally recognized Digital Marketing Training Academy (qualifies for most training grants).

Digital Marketing Bootcamp is right for you if you:

• Want to save money on agency fees and bring your marketing in house?
• Are someone who recognizes the value of a specialized skillset, giving you a competitive edge?
• Are ready to open doors to more career paths and deepen your Digital Marketing knowledge?
• Want globally recognized certifications from the world leaders in digital marketing?
• Are ready to tackle your marketing strategy and bring your brand to a whole new level?
• Want to show yourself, your boss, and the world what you can do?

Member Events

Monthly POWER Up Raffle | Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. | Learn more

Leaders Can Foundation - Business Growth Hub | Thursdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

May 30 | Social Lunch at Old Town Pizza | Learn more

June 6 | Book Discussion: Atomic Habits | Learn more

June 7 | Leadercast G.H.O.A.T – Greatest Habits of All Time | Learn more

June 10 | 8-week High Road Leadership Cohort #2 | Learn more

June 13 | Business Blindspots: 7 Risks of Not Evaluating Your Business! Workshop | Learn more

June 13 | Build Your Business Plan | Learn more

June 20 | Mastermind | Learn more

June 20 | Build Your Business Plan | Learn more

May 30 | Costa Rica Quest Info Session | Jesa Travel | Learn more

June 1 | Flip YOUR Switch 2 Day Experiential Weekend | Belief Re-patterning | Register

June 5 | Opening Minds through Art - Art Show and Sale | Bethany Airdrie | Learn more

June 10 | Negotiating Commercial Leases Workshop | Airdrie Economic Development | Register

June 22 | Airdrie Pride Festival and Solidarity Walk | Airdrie Pride Society | Get involved

July 1 | Airdrie CultureFest | CCIS | Get involved

August 11-17 | Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp | Community Futures Centre West | Get involved

Alta Home Garages & More

403-667-4604

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Dermapure Airdrie 

403-945-0350

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Imagine Wireless

403-629-2214

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INSULIN OUTLET

Insulin Outlet

204-298-4288

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Vacation Station

403-596-7715

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Lamont Land

403-252-7575

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Thank you to everyone who came out for the hands-on Workshop: Navigating Online Success - Intro to Facebook/Instagram Ads last week. Special thanks to Community Futures Centre West and the Digital Service Squad for sponsoring and taking time to share their expertise with us.

We worked through some steps in our Meta Business Suite in real time with the support of the Squad. We also learned about strategy, creating content, scheduling and interpreting results for Facebook/Instagram ads.

We highly encourage businesses to take advantage of FREE Digital support as soon as possible. This program will expire in September so apply today!

Chelsie Rae Photography

Chelsie is Lifestyle Photographer born and raised in Airdrie, AB. She has a passion for captivating people in their element and making them feel comfortable in front of the lens. She offer various services including Family Photography, Maternity and Newborn Photography, Wedding and Couple Photography as well as Small Business Branding Photography. 

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Chelsie is all about authenticity and showcasing who people are. She cultivates happy moments during photo sessions and captures you making memories and experiences. She wants you to look at the photos and feel the warmth of the sun, imagine the smell of the coffee or the softness of a newborn. Photos are the one thing in this world we get to leave behind for our children, and our children's children and she wants them to be able to feel as if they knew the person in the photo by capturing their personality.

Airdrie Regional Chamber Members receive 10% off any booked session!

(All digital photos are included in the session)

Mention this newsletter spotlight in the newsletter upon booking.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our members 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!

5 Years

#1 New Gen Promo

Balzac Brewing Company

1 Year

Airdrie Renos

Austin Crawford - Financial Professional

Dr. Candice Staniek

TJF VA Services

Grand Openings & Celebrations

Come out and support your fellow chamber members as they embark on their business journeys!

Indo Spice Grocery is having their Grand Opening on Saturday, June 1st. Ribbon cutting at 10:00am.

Balzac Craft Brewery turns five and is celebrating their second Balzac Boogie on July 6th.

Congratulations!

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott celebrated their grand opening on May 16th.

Dermapure Airdrie celebrated their grand opening on May 25th.

Melcor celebrated the show homes opening in Lanark Landing on Saturday, May 25th.

Simmply Mobile Detailing celebrated their customer appreciation BBQ on May 25th.

Do you have exciting news you would like to share with the chamber network?

Please 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.