Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Hey, Edmonton business community! Let’s make an intentional choice to support Canadian-made and locally sourced products. Every time you choose local, you’re strengthening our economy and helping businesses thrive.   Spread the word—let your customers know they’re supporting Canada, too! Grab our stickers and show your pride in choosing Canadian. DM us or reach out to membership to get yours. 🍁   Looking for more ways to support? Visit https://lnkd.in/gaEcCA9i to see how else you can make an impact! #SupportCanada

Behind every dish is a story — and this one starts with corn, beans, and squash. To celebrate #TourismWeek2025, we joined Explore Edmonton Corporation and Chef Brad Lazarenko, founder and executive chef at Culina Family Restaurants & Catering, alongside Ziyah Karmali the Explorer in the kitchen to prepare the Three Sisters Salad — a dish inspired by Indigenous tradition and Brad’s Métis heritage. It’s a reminder that Edmonton’s food scene isn’t just delicious — it’s deeply connected to the cultures and communities that shape it. 🎒 Want to explore the city like a tourist? Grab a free Tourism Week tote bag at the World Trade Centre Edmonton, packed with exclusive offers from local businesses and restaurants — and #BeATouristInYourOwnCity!

Tourism Week is coming to an end… and so is our supply of tote bags! There’s still time to explore Edmonton like a tourist — and grab your tote before they’re gone. From free ribs at The Sherlock Holmes Hospitality Group to a complimentary The Earth Group bottled water and exclusive local offers, we’ve partnered with Explore Edmonton Corporation to help you discover the best of our city. 📍 Stop by the World Trade Centre Edmonton before 5PM today to pick up your free Tourism Week tote bag — available while supplies last. Tourism Week may be wrapping up, but your local adventure doesn’t have to. Let’s keep discovering — and #BeATouristInYourOwnCity. Note: Every tote is different! Offers vary depending on availability. #TourismWeek2025 #TakeYEGWithYou

We've been keeping a close eye on the federal election, and 19 days in, one thing is clear: Edmonton's business community is ready to drive growth, create jobs, and build a stronger future for all Canadians. But to get there, we need federal leaders who believe in the power of business, remove barriers to growth, and create the right conditions for success. That’s why we’ve released our Federal Action Plan—a bold, practical roadmap built by business, for business. 🔗 Read the plan, share it with your local candidate, and help us shape a future where business leads: https://lnkd.in/g6trAvw2 🗓 Don’t miss the only Edmonton-wide Federal Candidates Meet & Greet, hosted by the Edmonton Chamber, on April 16 at 9:00 AM at the World Trade Centre. Limited tickets available at https://lnkd.in/gWHZWV8q.

This year’s State of the City, presented by EPCOR, isn’t a traditional mayoral address—it’s a conversation about Edmonton and our region, led by the people building it every day. This year, we’re shifting the spotlight to the state of business in our city: what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s needed to build a stronger, more inclusive economy. 🔹 Doug Griffiths, MBA – Edmonton Chamber of Commerce 🔹 Kalen Anderson – BILD Edmonton Metro 🔹 Tim Shipton – OEG Inc. 🔹 Traci Bednard, ICD.D – Explore Edmonton Corporation 🔹 Eddie Robar – City of Edmonton Together, they’ll tackle the big questions facing our city—and highlight the bold solutions already underway. This is about more than policy. It’s about people, possibility, and progress. We hope to see you there. Limited tickets are available at: https://lnkd.in/g-wJs-yZ

The Future Is in Great Hands! This week, I had the absolute honour of witnessing something extraordinary: seven groups of students who are no longer just students, but bold, thoughtful, and driven future entrepreneurs. They took the stage with courage, clarity, and conviction. Their ideas were not only creative and strategic but deeply human. Solutions built to serve, to challenge the status quo, and to make communities stronger. What I saw in them wasn’t just talent, but the spark of a generation ready to lead through empathy, innovation, and resilience. They show us that business isn't solely about scaling, it's about making a difference. To the incredible panelists who joined us over the past two days: Theresa Chika-James MBA PhD AFHEA, Jordan Bell, Cliff T., Dart Wooden, Bryan Schmidt, Jesus Gonzalez Rivas and Michael Dreger-Smylie, a heartfelt thank you! Your feedback, time, and presence added so much value to this experience, and gave these soon-to-be entrepreneurs and professionals, a powerful glimpse into the supportive ecosystem that surrounds local business owners. As their Entrepreneurship instructor at MacEwan University, it’s been a true privilege to walk alongside them on this semestre. Their growth, grit, and heart inspire me beyond words! I am grateful for having the honour to contribute to the new breed of entrepreneurs who believe in entrepreneurship rooted in purpose, built with strategy, and delivered with heart. Immense thanks to MacEwan University, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, ATB Financial, Anderson Career Training Institute, and Paraiso Tropical - Latin Market for your support! #PurposeDriven #FutureEntrepreneurs #InnovationWithHeart #BusinessForImpact #EntrepreneurshipEducation #MacEwanUniversity #SocialImpact #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicThinking #CommunityBuilders #NextGenLeadership #ProudInstructor #EmpoweredByEducation

What does purpose-driven chocolate look like? Antoine Lavoie, founder of Delavoye Chocolate Maker (just off 124 Street), walked Ziyah Karmali, aka Ziyah the Explorer, through his bean-to-bar process — sharing how diversity, community, and sustainability shape every part of the business. As part of our Tourism Week 2025 collaboration with Explore Edmonton Corporation, we’re spotlighting Edmonton businesses who make this city a place worth rediscovering. 🎒 Grab your Tourism Week tote at the World Trade Centre Edmonton — complete with exclusive offers from Delavoye and other local businesses — and Be a Tourist in Your Own City.

Doug said it best: it’s time to be a tourist in your own city! Today, alongside Deputy Mayor Karen Principe, Minister Joseph Schow, Explore Edmonton Corporation CEO Traci Bednard, ICD.D, Delavoye Chocolate Maker founder Antoine Lavoie, and our very own CEO Doug Griffiths, MBA, we unveiled our #TourismWeek tote bags at City Hall to kick off Tourism Week 2025! For us, there’s no better time to rediscover Edmonton. From world-class food and festivals to Indigenous tourism experiences and iconic arts and culture, YEG is packed with local gems waiting to be explored. 📍 Grab your Tourism Week tote bag at the World Trade Centre Edmonton and come explore! Pick up your tote bag at the World Trade Centre Edmonton and take it with you as you support small businesses, celebrate community, and see your city with fresh eyes! Learn more about this initiative at https://lnkd.in/dStPbBZe. #BeATouristInYourOwnCity #TourismWeek2025

Our Tourism Week totes have officially landed — and they’re your perfect sidekick for exploring Edmonton! We've teamed up with Explore Edmonton Corporation to launch 1,000 limited-edition Tourism Week tote bags, filled with exclusive offers from local gems like The Earth Group, Edmonton Riverhawks, The Sherlock Holmes Hospitality Group... and more! These totes, valued at over $100, are your passport to experience the best of our city – all made right here in Edmonton. 📍 Pick yours up at the World Trade Centre Edmonton while supplies last, and come celebrate local with us! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dStPbBZe. #BeATouristInYourOwnCity #TourismWeek2025 #TakeYEGWithYou

Start your morning with free coffee — and pink. 💗☕ Join us on April 9 for Have a (Caffeinated) Drink in Pink at the World Trade Centre lobby from 8:00–10:00 AM. In honour of the International Day of Pink, we’re serving free coffee in bright pink cups (thanks to Earth Coffee) as a symbol of support for inclusion, kindness, and acceptance in our workplaces and communities. Stop by, grab a cup, and stand in solidarity with Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Because small gestures can spark meaningful change. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/grsG-328.