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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce to administer shop local campaign
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is set to administer a shop-local campaign in Central Alberta thanks to a federal shop local funding initiative created through a partnership between the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and the Federal Ministry of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade. This funding will allow the Chamber to massively expand its efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses as in support of the economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is
Wednesday, May 19, 2021Red Deer Chamber to offer COVID rapid testing kits
In partnership between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, the Red Deer & District Chamber will now be providing COVID-19 rapid testing kits to Central Alberta businesses and non-profit organizations. Chamber membership is not required. Any participating businesses or organizations are responsible for ensuring that anyone administering the test is adequately trained. To assist with this, Alberta has made training resources available online. Businesses are required to report
Monday, April 12, 2021Council’s effort at tax relief well intentioned but mild
City's effort at tax well intentioned but mild In mid-January, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commercewrote to City Council advocating for a multi-year tax deferral and repayment program for business disproportionately effected by COVID health restrictions. This was followed up with discussions with the Mayor, City Manager, and other senior members of administration. To give additional context as to the importance of this measure, here are some comments made by speakers at our webinars. Professor
