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Jan 27
Calgary Flames partners with local charities for Red Deer Family Night
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation are excited to partner with the Calgary Flames for the Red Deer Family Night on Monday, February 17, 2020 for the Calgary Flames versus Anaheim Ducks game at 2:00pm. Tickets start at $40 and for every ticket purchased five dollars will be donated to Smiles Thru Lindsey and the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. Tickets can be purchased online at
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
