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Chamber Responds to City of Red Deer Budget
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce would like to acknowledge the difficult work that Red Deer City Council put into the 2023-2024 budget and commend them for their dedication and commitment to listening to the community, where possible. In planning for budget deliberations, the Chamber canvassed member organizations for their input on questions they wanted addressed by City Hall. The questions put forward by the Chamber focused on fiscal accountability and cost efficiency to ensure best
Letter to The City of Red Deer Re: Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
Mayor Ken Johnson and members of City CouncilRe: 2023-2024 City Budget On behalf of our 820 members and the business community, the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce would like to issue the following questions regarding the Proposed 2023 -2024 Budget. Considering the current and impending business climate here in Red Deer, we at the Chamber are concerned about the proposed tax increases being considered in addition to the utility rate increases also being proposed in the 2023-2024 City Budget
Red Deer Chamber survey results echo frustrations with labour shortage
On September 29th, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce issued a Labour Market Survey in response to perceived labour shortages experienced by the business community in Red Deer and region. Respondents were asked to rank and identify labour and market issues as they relate to business operations. High operating costs due to inflation, labour shortages and supply chain issues were determined to have the highest impact on businesses. Based on our results, 60% of businesses are experiencing a
2022 Business of the Year winners announced
Red Deer Businesses receive prestigious awards The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Business of the Year Awards to six recipients at their 39th Business of the Year Awards held at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 18 finalists from more than 92 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. The winner this year are:Small Business of the Year category, - The Red Deer Mechanic
Chamber announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
On Wednesday October 5th, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce held its 128th Annual General Meeting to elect the Officers of the Board. The Chamber is pleased to announce the re-election of Matt Cassidy, from Beyond Insurance to his second term as President. Mike Szyszka of Reaction Digital was elected for a second term and as Vice-President, and Keith McPhedran of Pivotal LLP was elected as Secretary Treasurer. The Board also welcomed the addition of two new directors, Nadine St. Denis from Peavey
