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Dec 022019 Chamber Holiday Contest
Light up your business holiday contest! This year's contest is for the best lit up and decorated business indoor and/or outdoor - you must use lights in some form! The contest runs from today to December 13th with judging on December 16th and is open to all Red Deer businesses. The judging criteria is based on originality (uniqueness and creativity), theme, use of lights and overall presentation. To enter: Post a photo of your business lit up/decorated on Facebook and tag us (RedDeerChamber)
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 24Chamber announces 2019-2020 Board
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commence is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 Board of Directors following the 2018-2019 Annual General Meeting. “Congratulations to all new and returning directors. We are pleased to have strong representation from across the business community, and we look forward to a successful and productive 2019-2020 year” said Board President, Dustin Snider. “The Chamber would also like thank and recognize John MacKenzie and Mindi Ganson for their valuable contributions to the
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
Mar 14Chamber celebrates 125th anniversary
On March 17th the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 125th anniversary. In 1894 the Red Deer Board of Trade was established and set its first goal to establish a municipal government for the area. By 1901 Red Deer was incorporated as a town. As time went on the Board of Trade become more heavily involved in improving Red Deer’s position and eventually became involved in national issues. By 1953 the Board of Trade had experienced such growth that a decision was made to officially
