Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
Why Chambers Must Lead by Example
Chambers of Commerce have always been more than networking clubs or event planners. In many communities (including ours), they were the very foundation of what made commerce possible. Early Chambers helped attract settlers and investment, formed the core of local governance, influenced public policy, and in some cases even provided civic infrastructure. Ours helped bring radio to the region. We bought the first ambulance.
Mike Szyszka, President – Red Deer District Chamber
Calgary Flames partner with Red Deer Chamber
Lindsey Knudson
The Chamber - Tourism and Economic Development
Reg Warkentin
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
Lindsey Knudson & Reg Warkentin
The Chamber in the Community
Lindsey Knudson
The Chamber & The Great Wars
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
Four years of provincial policy and its effect on business
Reg Warkentin
The first decade
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
When you go to the polls this year, Vote Prosperity
Reg Warkentin
Central planning and cannabis
Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in mid-October, retailers, including the government’s own online store continue to be plagued by an ongoing shortage of product. While these types of hiccups may be excused given cannabis has only been legal since October 17th, it also serves as great evidence for the shortcomings of central planning and the incredible efficacy of free market, supply and demand principles. It also reminds me of one of my favourite quotes from the great economist Milton
Reg Warkentin
