Influence
The Chamber's quarterly policy newsletter
From the CEO's desk
To our community:
This past quarter was an exciting one at the Chamber, highlighted by the announcement of Deborah Yedlin as our incoming President and CEO, effective July 5, 2021. I am confident that under her leadership, the Chamber will be stronger than ever, and will continue to serve the Calgary business community as we recover and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this edition of Influence, we dive deeper into some of the key opportunities that will help catalyze and accelerate our economic recovery. We look at inclusive growth, the idea that we can grow the economy by adding more seats to the table for those historically underrepresented in our economy. We also explore the importance of the Canada-US border, the importance of economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and the future of our clean technology ecosystem.
I would like to thank the Calgary business community for trusting me to lead your Chamber over the past several months, amidst some of the most challenging times our city has seen. It has been one of the greatest honours of my career to have had the opportunity to serve our agile, resilient, and entrepreneurial business community.
Sincerely,
Murray Sigler
Interim CEO, Calgary Chamber
June 2021
In this issue
From the CEO's Desk
Quarterly update from the CEO
In his final update, Murray Sigler shares the recent news of Deborah Yedlin as our incoming President and CEO, why we all need to get vaccinated, and a note of thanks to the business community.
Supporting Local
Summer in Calgary: Local businesses deliver extraordinary experiences
Through their determination and ingenuity, learn more about how Calgary businesses are poised to deliver some unforgettable and safe experiences this summer.
Expert Insights
Opportunities for Alberta: Heather Campbell on clean technology
We sat down (virtually) with Heather Campbell, Executive Director, Clean Technology, at Alberta Innovates to talk about the opportunities, challenges, and growth of the clean technology sector.
The Path Forward
Reconciliation: a journey for Calgary businesses
The path of Indigenous reconciliation is complex and necessary for Canada, and Alberta's energy sector is ready to continue the journey.
Canada-US Relations
The border between the pandemic and building back better
Learn about some of the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic border restrictions for Canadian tourism and supply chains.
Policy 101
Inclusive growth: The path to economic recovery through inclusion
With all of us facing different challenges during the pandemic, we need a recovery that includes everyone. Read about why experts say that equity matters for economic opportunity, and our ideas to get there.
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