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2021 Business of the Year finalists announced
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announced the 2021 Business of the Year finalists today for central Alberta’s most prestigious business awards. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 15 finalists from more than 55 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. In the 1-10 full-time equivalent employees’ category, the finalists are – Apple Teddy Ciders & Juices, Cook with Meg and Love, Yoga, Grace. For the 11-20 full-time equivalent
Rick More to retire from the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
After 17 years of service, and three years as Chief Executive Officer, the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors wishes to announce the retirement of Rick More on November 15, 2021. “During his tenure as CEO, Rick provided a calmness and optimism that was needed not just in the business community, but in our everyday lives. When Rick was hired as CEO, our expectation of him was to provide consistency. He executed exactly what we needed. He has left this chamber of commerce better
Red Deer Chamber to offer COVID rapid testing kits
In partnership between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, the Red Deer & District Chamber will now be providing COVID-19 rapid testing kits to Central Alberta businesses and non-profit organizations. Chamber membership is not required. Any participating businesses or organizations are responsible for ensuring that anyone administering the test is adequately trained. To assist with this, Alberta has made training resources available online. Businesses are required to report
