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June Mid-Month E-Newsletter
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| | Airdrie Business Licence Bylaw Survey | | | | |
The City of Airdrie is reviewing its Business Licence Bylaw to ensure it supports local businesses and reflects current practices. As part of this review, the City is exploring whether the current Bylaw remains fit for purpose or whether it should be repealed and replaced with a new version.
As part of this work, the City is inviting local businesses to share feedback on their experience with business licencing in Airdrie through a short survey.
Please complete the survey by June 26th, 2026.
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Your feedback will help the City better understand:
- how businesses experience the licencing process
- whether licence categories and renewal timelines still make sense
- how the bylaw could better support different business types, including home-based, mobile and shared-space businesses
This survey focuses on business licensing only and does not include zoning, development permits or provincial regulations. Thank you for helping shape a business licencing process that is clear, fair and responsive to Airdrie’s growing and diverse business community.
| | Rocky View County Business Licence Survey | | | | |
Are you a business owner in Rocky View County?
The County wants to hear directly from local businesses as it explores whether a business licensing program may be appropriate.
Businesses are being asked for feedback on:
▪️Benefits of a licensing program
▪️Concerns
▪️Potential fees
▪️Possible exemptions
▪️How to address businesses based outside the County
▪️Approaches to compliance
▪️Renewal timelines
At this point, Council has not made a final decision on whether to implement business licensing.
Please complete the survey by July 31, 2026.
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Last Chance!
Chamber Connections:
Balzac Craft Brewing
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Balzac Craft Brewing Co. Ltd.
This casual networking event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, expand your network, and build meaningful business relationships in a relaxed setting. Whether you're a longtime member or attending for the first time, come enjoy great conversations, a welcoming atmosphere, and a chance to make new connections over a locally crafted beverage. Non-alcoholic options are available.
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Nominations Are Open!
Airdrie Regional Business Awards
Help us recognize the businesses, non-profits, and leaders who make the Airdrie region stronger!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Airdrie Regional Business Awards, featuring 12 award categories, including two new awards: Home-Based Business of the Year and Business Leader Under 40.
Nominations are open until July 27, 2026, and self-nominations are welcome.
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Registration Now Open!
25th Annual Chamber Golf Classic: 2000s Edition
presented by ASAP Windows & Doors
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Woodside Golf Course, Airdrie
Join us for a milestone celebration of one of our most anticipated networking events. This year, we’re bringing the fun full circle with a throwback to where it all started; the early 2000s!
| | The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 108 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 20,000 job creators. | | Alberta Chambers of Commerce | | | | |
Last Chance to Share Your Perspective and help our Chamber win $1000!
Provincial Priorities Research
With ongoing economic shifts and trade uncertainty, we are asking you to take a few minutes to share what you are seeing in your business today. What has changed, what has not, and where we should focus next.
This activity takes less than 8 minutes and is open until June 17 at 5:00 PM.
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Alberta referendum: What it means for business
On June 26, Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) Chair Robin Bobocel, Candace Laing (Canadian Chamber of Commerce), and economist Trevor Tombe will join Ryan Jespersen on Real Talk for a roundtable discussion on Alberta’s upcoming referendum. The discussion will examine how the referendum — and the uncertainty surrounding it — is shaping business confidence, investment, and economic growth across the province, drawing on ACC’s ongoing Provincial Priorities research — including input from businesses participating in the survey above.
Watch live on YouTube on June 26
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Showcase Your Business at Rocky View County's 6th Annual Residents' Day
July 22 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rocky View County Hall
A limited number of vendor spaces for local businesses interested in showcasing and potentially selling their products. The event provides an excellent opportunity to increase visibility, engage directly with residents, and promote your business to a broad audience from communities throughout Rocky View County.
Learn more | Vendor Expression of Interest
Application deadline: Friday, July 3, 2026
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BDC: Choosing a successor: Why making the right choice matters more than fairness
Succession planning is a crucial step in your business succession process. It is important to make an informed decision by prioritizing what's best for the future of the company rather than focusing on fairness. Find out how in our article.
Read article
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Downtown Airdrie lease opportunity
Commercial property is available for lease or sale: 309 Main Street NE, 1750 sq ft, zoned DC-48
Contact Kyla for more information: kyla@bumpbirthandbeyond.ca
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Coffee with Your Chamber June 5th
Where everybody knows your name… and your business!
These gatherings are one of our favourite ways to connect with members, future members, and local business leaders. From sharing Chamber updates and resources to making new connections and strengthening existing ones, it was a great morning spent together.
A special thank you to our host, The Polaris Theatre, for their warm hospitality and for providing a welcoming space for our business community to connect.
Missed this one? Don't worry—we host Coffee with Your Chamber events throughout the year and would love to see you at the next one!
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Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity on the celebration of their affordable housing project in Airdrie on June 10th!
The Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce was honoured to attend Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta's celebration marking the completion of an entire city block of affordable housing in Bayview.
This remarkable $4.5 million development will provide safe, affordable homeownership opportunities for 11 local families, representing an important step toward addressing housing needs in our growing community.
Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity, the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada, the City of Airdrie, the many corporate and individual supporters, and the countless volunteers whose dedication helped make this vision a reality.
Strong communities are built when organizations, governments, businesses, and volunteers come together to create opportunities for families to thrive. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you.
Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing these homes—and new beginnings—to life.
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"What a great group of people running the chamber and members as well. [Yesterday's] new member information session was very well organized. The room was full. This is an outstanding chamber. So glad I joined."
~ R. Allain, Primerica
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June 20 | Bayside Parade of Garage Sales | Maverick Group YYC | Communities of Bayside, Bayview & Baysprings, Airdrie, AB | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Learn more
June 20 | Summer Porch Pots | Blue Grass Nursery | 260130b Writing Creek Crescent, Rocky View County, AB | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Learn more
June 24 | Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste | Accueil Francophone de Rocky View et d'Airdrie | Nose Creek Park, Airdrie, AB | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | RSVP
June 27 | Succulents & Sip Night | Blue Grass Nursery | 260130b Writing Creek Crescent, Rocky View County, AB | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Learn more
June 21 | Father’s Day Buffet And Carvery | PaSu Farm | 29434, Range Rd 23, Mountain View County, AB | 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Please call 1-800-679-7999 or 403-337-2800 to make your reservation.
July 4 | Soaps It Up - Airdrie Car Wash | CARSTAR Airdrie | 124 Gateway Dr. NE Airdrie, AB | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 7 | 6th Annual Community Stampede Breakfast | CARSTAR Airdrie | 124 Gateway Dr. NE Airdrie, AB | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
July 4 | 2026 Corgi Races | Century Downs Racetrack & Casino | 260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County, AB | 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Learn more
July 11 | Women's Authentic You - Learn to Lead with Power and Presence (Part B) | The Sage Mustang | Rocky View County, 263133 Range Rd 290, Rocky View County, AB | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Learn more
July 15 | Marketing for Hippies | Belief Re-patterning | Atlas Brewing, #100, 2000 Market Street SE, Airdrie, AB | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Learn more
July 22 | Rocky View County's 6th Annual Residents' Day | Rocky View County Hall, 262075 Rocky View Point, Rocky View County, AB | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Learn more
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As we move into summer, we encourage you to stay connected, get involved, and make the most of the opportunities ahead.
✔ Welcome and connect with our new Board of Directors
✔ Register for upcoming Chamber events and networking opportunities
✔ Take advantage of the benefits and resources available through your membership
Whether you're building new relationships, growing your business, or simply staying engaged in the community, your Chamber is here to support your success.
| | Here's to a strong summer, great conversations, and the connections that help our business community thrive. Cheers! | | |
June Mid-Month E-Newsletter
Sponsored by Creekside Pharmacy Plus
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