Your Calgary Chamber of Commerce

partnered with TD Bank Financial Group present...
Dinner with The Honourable Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of TD Bank Financial Group

North America's Political and Economic Future

With the U.S and Canadian elections recently completed and the North American economy on the brink of a recession, Frank McKenna will discuss the political and economic ramifications on these recent events on Canada.

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Business community seeks value for money in municipal budget

November 17, 2008

In a formal submission released today, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce recommended that City Council set a target to limit annual spending increases, conduct a comprehensive expenditure management review during the next three years and support the creation of a new provincial Municipal Auditor General.

"Businesses and households are cutting costs and prioritizing spending to survive in these increasingly uncertain economic times," said Geoff Pradella, Vice-President, Public and Government Affairs with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. "Our members expect City Council to do the same."

News release

Full submission

New Vision 2050 savings strategy will reduce reliance on volatile commodities and overcome environmental challenges

November 18, 2008

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce released a new Vision 2050 strategy that will slowly reduce dependence on non-renewable resource revenues for program spending and replace this with a permanent income stream to maintain our high quality of life. It builds upon the Chamber's recommendations to the Financial Investment Planning & Advisory Commission (FIPAC) and reflects current economic conditions.

News Release

Vision 2050 Strategy