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Tuesday, May 09, 2023Candidates offer their visions for Airdrie and Cochrane in election forum
On Tuesday evening, members of both the UCP and the NDP gathered in Airdrie for an election forum. (File Photo/ Screenshot) On Tuesday evening, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Airdrie hosted a provincial candidates' political forum at the Bert Church LIVE Theatre. Both the incumbent United Conservative candidates, Airdrie-East UCP MLA Angela Pitt and Airdrie-Cochrane UCP MLA Peter Guthrie were present along with NDP candidate for Airdrie-East Dan Nelles and NDP candidate
Monday, May 08, 2023Provincial candidates' political forum to be held in Airdrie
Written by Anna Ferensowicz Monday, May 08 2023, 12:00 PMAll four candidates who are running in this month's provincial election will be taking the stage on Tuesday evening in Airdrie during a political forum (File Photos) On Tuesday, May 9, The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Airdrie will be hosting a provincial candidates' political forum at the Bert Church LIVE Theatre starting at 7 p.m. Marilyne Aalhus, the Executive Director for Airdrie Chamber of Commerce underlined that this forum is a
Wednesday, May 03, 2023Provincial candidate forum open to residents on May 9
The City of Airdrie and the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce partnered to host a candidate forum ahead of the provincial election to help residents make up their minds on who they’d like to vote for. With doors opening at 6:30 p.m. at the Bert Church Theatre next Tuesday, all residents are welcome to attend and hear what the candidates have to say. So far UCP MLAs Angela Pitt and Peter Guthrie as well as NDP candidates Dan Nelles and Shaun Fluker will be attending the forum. Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, November 17, 2022Airdrie Chamber steps into national circuit
Some of Airdrie's Business Awards winners take a celebratory photo on the stage at Bert Church Theatre during the 2022 ceremony on October 20. PHOTO BY COURTESY OF THE AIRDRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEArticle content The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce took its advocacy efforts to the national scale after participating in the 2022 Canadian Chambers of Commerce (CCC) annual general meeting and seeing a co-sponsored resolution be adopted. The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a resolution put forward by the
Wednesday, October 06, 2021Key take-aways from Candidate Forum: Airdrie's present problems and future outlook
Written by Anna Ferensowicz Wednesday, Oct 06 2021, 7:36 AMOn Tuesday, October 5th, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce held a virtual Municipal Election Candidate Forum. The Mayoral and City Council candidates presented their visions for Airdrie's present and future. Each candidate had a chance to introduce themselves, as well as field questions that were based on the Vote Prosperity business platform developed by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. Candidates also answered questions from the public that had
Tuesday, October 05, 2021Airdrie Chamber of Commerce launches online form for businesses struggling with Restrictions Exemption Program
Written by Anna Ferensowicz Tuesday, Oct 05 2021, 1:26 PMThe Airdrie Business Chamber of Commerce is coming to the aid of frustrated businesses that aren't getting the answers they need from the provincial government. Since the Restriction Exemption Program has come into effect last month, there have been businesses that are not able to find clear and specific answers as to whether or not they qualify for the program. "Different kinds of youth programs and different types of in-home structures, don't know
Friday, October 01, 2021The city council hopefuls are ready to “take the stage” at the October 5th forum
Written by Connor May Friday, Oct 01 2021, 1:18 PM With the Municipal Election coming up on October 18th, the Municipal Election Candidate Forum hosted by the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, which will take place over Zoom, might be able to answer some burning questions Airdronians may have. Marilyn Aalhus, Executive Director for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, says she has a good idea as to what questions the Chamber will be asking the candidates. “The questions that the Chamber asks are always geared
Monday, July 05, 2021Airdrie Chamber receives much-needed money for small business
Nearly $85,000 has been given to help local businesses still struggling from the effects of the pandemic. The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce recently announced it was approved for funding from the federal government's shop local initiative. "It's unfortunate that it had to happen because of COVID," said Executive Director Marilyne Aalhus. "Now, it's an opportunity for us to do more to support local businesses in our community." The money will help with the Chamber's plan to build an online platform for
Thursday, June 03, 2021Airdrie Chamber anticipates Mayor's State of the City Address
With COVID-19 cases falling and restrictions slowly lifting for both businesses and individuals, Airdrie business owners are anticipating trying to slowly get back on their feet. Many of those owners will be also anticipating what Mayor Peter Brown will have to say about that and the state of the Airdrie economy at his annual State of the City address hosted by the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (June 8). The event goes virtually on Zoom from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Chamber Executive Director
Friday, May 28, 2021Airdrie Chamber to focus even more on shopping local
This week the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce gathered, virtually, for its Annual General Meeting and promised to focus efforts on promoting the Shop Local movement more than they already are. As they do that over the next year, the Chamber Board will be very familiar with each other. The entire board that served Airdrie business in the past 12 months has offered to return for, what they hope will be, a much brighter year ahead as COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease. "We've been through a hard time
Wednesday, May 19, 2021Airdrie Chamber of Commerce to provide COVID-19 rapid tests to local businesses
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be providing complimentary COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses that apply. “We wanted to do more to assist our business community with keeping the work environment safe for their employees – and of course, clients,” said Marilyne Aalhus, executive director with the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce. Aalhus said the initiative came about after a conversation took place between representatives from the provincial government and the Alberta
Wednesday, May 19, 2021Airdrie Chamber of Commerce offering COVID-19 rapid testing kits
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is offering COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses. “In conjunction with vaccinations, businesses can stop the spread of COVID-19 by utilizing rapid testing for employees,” says Marilyne Aalhus, executive director of ACC. “In partnership with the Alberta Chambers and the provincial government, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is offering complimentary COVID-19 rapid tests to eligible businesses. By testing employees, businesses can stop outbreaks before they
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Chamber asks for your feedback on advocating for re-opening of businesses
The executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is sending a call out to local residents for their feedback on how the organization can best advocate for businesses regarding the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. “Together, we are stronger,” says Marilyne Aalhus. “We encourage our entire business community to provide feedback so that we can continue to communicate to the Province asking for support and a clear message.” Residents can have their opinions taken into consideration by filling out a
Thursday, March 25, 2021Airdrie Chamber looks to business community for suggestions on getting clear messaging from the government
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce has done everything they can think of to advocate for a clear and safe reopening plan for businesses in the city and in the province from COVID-19 restrictions. Now, they're looking to the Airdrie business community to suggest other ways to advocate to the government for a clear way forward for businesses to safely reopen. On Monday (March 22) Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro said the government was pushing pause on its plans to enter Phase Three of the Path
Monday, March 08, 2021Women in Leadership: Marilyne Aalhus
In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, the Airdrie City View is profiling four women who hold leadership positions, in a four-article series that focuses on how these women have helped their respective organizations navigate the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our fourth and final profile is on Marilyne Aalhus, the executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce.In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, the Airdrie City View is profiling four women who hold
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Airdrie Chamber and entrepreneurs ask Alberta government to allow businesses to reopen
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce (ACC) recently joined with more than a dozen local business owners to send a message to the Alberta government. That message being: “it is time to allow local businesses to reopen safely.” On Feb. 2, the ACC sent a YouTube video to Premier Jason Kenney, MLA Angel Pitt, MLA Peter Guthrie, and the Government of Alberta COVID-19 Task Force in an attempt to “show the faces of local businesses who are directly affected by the current government of Alberta COVID-19
Tuesday, February 16, 2021Airdrie Chamber doesn't see many results from meeting with the Premier
On February 9th, representatives from Alberta Chambers of Commerce sat down on a Zoom call with Premier Jason Kenney to talk about COVID-19 and their desire to let more businesses that have been closed off-and-on during provincial restrictions open safely in the province. The meeting included the President of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Nikki Nordick, Executive Director Marilyne Aalhus along with several other Airdrie reps. Aalhus says topics of conversation ranged from the pandemic to the
Thursday, January 28, 2021Airdrie Chamber video advocates for local businesses to reopen safely
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is working on a video campaign that will feature local business owners, in an attempt to grab the attention of the provincial government. The video will come shortly after Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announced Jan. 22 that pandemic-related restrictions will remain in place for the time being. “We are fully aware that the government is obviously taking extreme precaution around health and safety,” said Marilyne Aalhus, executive director
Monday, January 25, 2021Airdrie Chamber advocating for business reopening in video campaign
Whatever wind may have been left in the sails of Alberta businesses that have to remain closed during current government restrictions was stilled last week when Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced, on behalf of the government, that those restrictions would remain in effect. Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges and cafes, entertainment businesses such as bowling alleys and casinos, gyms, and fitness facilities along with many other businesses remain closed and have been since the mandatory restrictions were put in
Thursday, January 14, 2021Alberta Chamber calls on government to safely reopen shuttered businesses
The Alberta Chamber of Commerce (ACC), including the Airdrie Chamber, has had enough of the confusion over certain businesses being allowed to open at limited capacity while others have to remain closed during the Alberta government's current restrictions. For that reason, they're calling on the government to find ways to safely reopen closed businesses wherever possible. That call came after Premier Kenney announced last week that current COVID-19 restrictions would remain in place for at least
