May the upcoming year be filled with success, and may your business grow stronger with support from our chamber and the Airdrie business community. Remember, we are here for you and encourage you to utilize our resources as much as possible. Check out our membership guides to make sure you are getting the most out of your membership.

We are so excited to be celebrating our 50^th anniversary this year! Follow us on social media and hear from some of our long-standing members about what being a member of the chamber means to them. We will be spotlighting 50 of our longest standing members throughout the year through weekly videos.

If you would like to get involved in celebrating with us as a monthly sponsorship, please contact ashley@airdriechamber.ab.ca.

Stay tuned for more celebration opportunities throughout 2023 including a fall gala!

The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation Micro-grants are designed to support Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners belonging to racialized and/or equity-deserving communities as they overcome and recover from the various global and regional business disruptions and impacts of recent years.

This year there are four (4) categories, six (6) $5000 cash grants, and $11,000 in Meta advertising credits. Micro-grant recipients will also receive a marketing and story-telling campaign from the charity. The awards are organized by Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation in partnership with UPS Canada.

Are you ready to:

• create quality work experiences for youth?

• provide youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills?

• respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers?

If yes, then apply for the Canada Summer Jobs funding!

The deadline to apply is January 12, 2023.

During this webinar, Mentor Works will share their insights on their first-glance at Canadian government funding for the year of 2023, including top grant, loan, wage subsidy, and tax credit programs your business should be aware of.

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For many non-profit volunteers and staff, grant writing can seem like a time-consuming task in creative writing with the payoff being luck of the draw. The truth is, with steep competition for limited grant dollars, a well-written grant is only part of the success formula. This 2-hour webinar covers core proposal and grant writing skills, how to avoid common pitfalls, understanding what funders look for, and tips on how to maintain good relationships with your funders.

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The apprenticeship seat expansion at Northwest Polytechnic aligns with the Government of Alberta’s plan to develop focused and flexible investment in the skilled trades to help ensure Albertans obtain needed skills for the modern economy.

The additional 80 seats are made possible by a $341,800 investment from Alberta’s government. All 80 seats are available for students in the current 2022-23 academic year.

As part of the Healthcare Action Plan, Alberta’s government is working with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to improve emergency medical services (EMS) response times and open up acute care beds more quickly for Albertans waiting in the emergency department.

Instead of using highly trained paramedics for non-medical patient transfers like transporting patients home, AHS will arrange for alternative transportation. This program for non-clinical transports is for patients who do not require medical support during transport and are able to care for themselves on the way, including patients who are cleared to be transferred or discharged from a facility or acute care.

The City of Airdrie has a new tool to help fund revitalization in our Downtown: the Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) was developed by the province to allow municipalities to take specific actions, or to build infrastructure needed to spur on private investment by using the provincial portion of tax revenues from assessment increases in that same area.

Council deliberated and passed a Bylaw to enact the CRL on December 28th, 2022. Click the button below to watch the recording of the Council meeting and Stephen Kuntz's presentation beginning at minute 17:55.

Thank you to the 30 members who took time out of their busy schedules to provide feedback on the Airdrie Chamber's services, opportunities, advocacy, communications and events. We value your opinions and consistently strive to adapt and grow to best serve the Airdrie business community at large. Stay tuned for the results!

Congratulations to our gift card winners Jacqui Jepson of The Pink Wand Cleaning Services Ltd. and Daria Skibington-Roffel of the Airdrie and District Hospice Society!

NEW in 2023! The Airdrie Chamber is proud to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary with some unique sponsorship opportunities.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your potential options, please email ashley@airdriechamber.ab.ca.

The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce has partnered with airdrielife magazine to help our members reach Airdrie's largest audience at a reduced rate. For only $295/month, your message will reach more than 60,000 residents!

There are only 8 spots available to be featured in the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce airdrielife magazine profile. This offer is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to act quickly!

The Airdrie Home & Lifestyle Show is a great place to showcase your business! Check out the sponsorship opportunities available.

Casual Chamber Connections

This event is exclusive to Chamber Members only. Registration closes on Thursday, January 26th at 9:00 am and will be capped at 35 guests.

Tag the Airdrie Chamber in your social posts and we will share to our channels during business hours. Be sure to post news, events, offers, job opportunities, etc. in the Airdrie Chamber Exclusive Members Community Facebook group!

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Please welcome Addy, owner of Athena Digital Studio Inc. to the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce!

Athena Digital studio is a one-stop shop for small businesses looking to build an online presence.

They design solutions to help small businesses bring in leads and sales for businesses both online and offline. From branding and design to e-commerce focused websites, they can help launch your business while building your brand perception with a strong clear message through our game-changing social media products. If you love what you hear, they'd love to chat or have coffee.

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.

The Kalix Legacy Foundation is a volunteer run registered not-for-profit in Airdrie that provides families in need with financial support to help pay for sports fees and equipment and for youth who have lost a parent or sibling.

This 2-day event consists of a golf tournament, a poker game, an NHL alumni hockey game and a banquet.

If you would like to get involved in this initiative, please contact John Langenau at 403-999-6441.

Tag us on social media @airdriechamber or email marketing@airdriechamber.ab.ca and we will do our best to get the word out! Don't forget to share in the Exclusive Member Facebook Community as well.