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Mar 27
Letter from the Chamber President and CEO
Dear Valued Member, On behalf of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce we wanted to reach out with a message of encouragement and positivity during this extraordinary time. This global pandemic is a devastating event affecting us all, so know that you are not facing this crisis alone. A very small minority of businesses are able to continue ‘business as usual.’ Most have been required to take drastic steps to adapt to this reality including working remote, refinancing, layoffs, and
Mar 16Business resources through COVID-19
With supports from the Alberta and Canadian Chambers we have compiled a number of resources to help inform you as you navigate through this difficult time. Please note our office is closed to the public but staff are available via email or phone to serve our members. If you're able to support local business please consider doing so by postponing instead of cancelling, buying gift cards to be used at another time, ordering for pickup or delivery, or by just checking in and being generally
Jan 23Chamber reacts to City of Red Deer 2020 Operating Budget
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by Council’s willingness to reduce the tax burden on city residents and businesses. Chamber CEO Rick More commented. “Overall it is promising to see City Council and staff members taking actions to alleviate the cost of doing business in our City. It has been a long-time ask by our Chamber that the city take a hard look at costs, focus on competitiveness, business friendliness and reducing the tax burden on our local job creators.” The Chamber
Oct 25Chamber responds to 2019 Alberta Budget
What we are seeing is a budget that sets the tone for the next four years. We have a new provincial government that inherited an inflated expense sheet along with severe revenue limitations. They’re taking a measured and balanced approach to reducing spending without shocking services recognizing Alberta spends far more per-capita on programs relative to other provinces. We appreciate this governments move to a low-rate, broad based tax system with a focus on competitiveness with key initiatives
Oct 172019 Business of the Year winners announced
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announced the 2019 Business of the Year Awards to five recipients at their 36th Business of the Year Awards held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 15 finalists from more than 84 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. In the 1-10 full-time equivalent employees’ category, - Red Shed MaltingFor the 11-20 full-time equivalent employees’ category – Dance Magic
