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Red Deer District Chamber Responds to Recent Point-in-Time Homeless Count; Calls for Board Members..
Red Deer District Chamber Responds to Recent Point-in-Time Homeless Count; Calls for Board Members for new Homeless Foundation For Immediate Release The Red Deer District Chamber is deeply concerned by the findings of the City of Red Deer’s most recent Point-in-Time Homeless Count, which underscores the urgent need for immediate and decisive action to support Red Deer’s most vulnerable residents. “We launched the Red Deer Chamber Homeless Taskforce in 2023 after the Point-in-Time Count had doubled in
Member Message: City of Red Deer Budget
November 25, 2024 Dear Red Deer District Chamber Members, I want to take a moment to address the recent budget decisions made by Council of the City of Red Deer, and the implications they will have for our business community and taxpayers. Overview of Budget Decisions Capital BudgetOn Monday, November 18, 2024, City Council unanimously approved the 2025 Capital Budget in the amount of $88,939,000, along with unanimous approval in principle of the 10-year capital plan, which proposes annual spending
Red Deer District Chamber calls for Balances Approach to 2025 Budget
Red Deer District Chamber Calls for Balanced Approach to 2025 City Budget November 6, 2024 Following several meetings with City Administration, The Red Deer District Chamber has responded to the release of the draft City of Red Deer 2025 Budget with a call to immediately reduce tax supported Operational expenses by 3%. This recommendation is based on a balanced approach and one that acknowledges the significant amount of work The City must do in improving efficiency and managing costs. “We have
2024 Business of the Year Award – presented by Servus Credit Union winners announced
The Red Deer District Chamber announced the 2024 Business of the Year Awards – presented by Servus Credit Union to six recipients at their 41st Awards ceremony held at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 18 finalists from more than 100 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. In the Servus Credit Union Small Business of the Year Award category, the winner is The Hot Tub ManEdmonton Airport Business of
Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada Announces 2025-2029 Accredited Chambers
Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada Announces 2025-2029 Accredited Chambers October 7, 2024 (Halifax, NS) - The Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC) is pleased to recognize 23 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade who have achieved or maintained accreditation –the highest standard of Chamber excellence in Canada.Read more...
Olds College, Agri-Trade Announce Transition of AgSmart Educational Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOlds College, Agri-Trade Announce Transition of AgSmart Educational Expo September 25, 2024, Olds, Alberta: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is excited to announce the transition of the AgSmart Educational Expo to the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo group. This strategic move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Olds College and Agri-Trade, effective [Month] 2024.AgSmart, a leading agricultural exhibition showcasing cutting-edge research and
