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Wednesday, October 25, 2023Finalists Announced for 2023 Business Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Airdrie Business Awards were open from June 5th to July 28th and over 150 nominations were received. Nominees are independently adjudicated by a 3rd party to determine the finalists for each category. Winners will be announced at the Airdrie Business Awards Gala on October 19th, 2023 at Bert Church LIVE Theatre. “The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to be celebrating so many amazing businesses and non-profit organizations again this year through ten different award
Wednesday, October 25, 20232023 Airdrie Business Awards Winners Announced
On October 19 close to 200 community members came together to celebrate the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Airdrie Business Awards Gala presented by EllisDon. 45 finalists were recognized as Airdrie’s best businesses, and it truly was an evening of celebration and support for our business community. It is with terrible sadness we share the sudden passing of our valued chamber member and recent Airdrie Emerging Business Award winner, Jeremy Colwell, owner of Pure Light Style. Jeremy passed away
Saturday, July 01, 2023Happy Anniversary Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
airdrielife is proud of its long-standing relationship with the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce. We have the same goal, after all, which is to support and promote Airdrie businesses. With the Chamber’s 50th anniversary coinciding with airdrielife’s 20th year of publishing, it was a no-brainer that the two organizations collaborate on a series of articles highlighting some of the Chamber’s contributions to the local business community over the years. In this, the first of three articles planned for each of
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Airdrie's 100 Men Who Give a Damn to honour Keith Wilkinson at Jan. 24 meeting
Airdrie’s 100 Men Who Give a Damn's next meeting will be an emotional one for the philanthropists as they prepare to honour founding member Keith Wilkinson, who recently passed away, at the group's first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 24. Wilkinson, who also worked as an insurance and investment advisor and served as a past director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, died on Jan. 2. He was a well-known volunteer in Airdrie who was active in multiple causes. According to a release put out by 100 Men Who Give a
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
Monday, October 03, 2022Majority of Alberta businesses facing staffing shortages
According to a recent survey conducted by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) market research program, 62 per cent of businesses that participated in the survey, said they are facing a significant or moderate staffing shortage. "Furthermore, of those facing shortages, seven in ten (71 per cent) say those shortages are having a significant or moderate impact on production and sales opportunities. The scale of impacts from shortages has also increased substantially from July 2021," stated a press
Friday, July 15, 2022Airdrie Chamber of Commerce hosting annual golf tournament
Grab your tee’s and your pitching wedge and swing to the registration page! The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual golf tournament on August 12 at Woodside Golf Course. The event will have a variety of different attractions for guests to enjoy such as food, prizes, and great company. It's also a great way to get out and socialize says Marilyne Aalhus, the Executive Director of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce. Anyone can register for the event, Aalhus says, from individuals to
Friday, July 08, 2022The Airdrie Business Awards are ready for your nominations
It's that time of year again! The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce and EllisDon Construction Services present the 2022 Airdrie Business Awards, where you can shine a light on the well-deserving businesses all across the city! Everyone in the community is encouraged to place a nomination. These awards are to recognize local businesses that have shown exceptional business practices, innovation, employer excellence, leadership, spirit, longstanding business and early growth. In addition, an outstanding
Thursday, June 02, 2022State of the City Address with Mayor Peter Brown
Today, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce hosted this year's State of the City Address with the keynote speaker being Mayor Peter Brown. Mayor Brown addressed some of the highlights and what to look forward to in the future. Mayor Brown started by saying it is nice to see everybody back in person throughout the community. “The Children's Festival was rockin’. They had thousands and thousands of visitors from Airdrie and outside of Airdrie.” Brown also touched on how much Airdrie is growing and says
Monday, February 28, 2022Chamber Market expands as growing number of Alberta businesses join e-commerce marketplace
NEWS RELEASE February 28, 2022 Chamber Market expands as growing number of Alberta businesses join e-commerce marketplace Innovative platform a blueprint for shop local movement in Western Canada A growing number of Alberta businesses are gaining traction in the competitive sphere of e-commerce thanks to Chamber Market, a made-in-Alberta online marketplace. Since December, Chamber Market has expanded to feature:More than 200 Alberta businesses selling their products, with more than 600 currently
Wednesday, February 09, 2022Show your local love today
Written by Tia Leonard Wednesday, Feb 09 2022, 2:01 PMDuring the month of love and just in time for Valentine's Day, Airdronians can support their city in style. The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce launched the ‘Show Your Local Love’ Campaign in an effort to encourage the patronage of local community businesses. The Chamber first came up with the ‘Show Their Local Love’ campaign a few years back and they hope that bringing it back will give local businesses the support that they need. Executive Director,
Thursday, February 03, 2022New award to be presented at upcoming Airdrie Chamber Luncheon
The Airdrie Chamber will be adding a COVID Warrior Winner to their March Luncheon plans. Marilyne Aalhus, Executive Director for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, says they are implementing the COIVD Warrior Award to recognize those in the community who have made a positive impact throughout the past couple of years. “We are trying to do our best to reward people for being kind and helping make a difference throughout the pandemic.” Nominations are open for the COVID Warrior Award under a few general
Thursday, January 13, 2022One of Airdrie’s largest events is back in action
Written by Connor May Thursday, Jan 13 2022, 4:16 PM The Airdrie Home and Lifestyle Show will be back in Airdrie this April. Ashley Sinclair, the Events Coordinator for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, says the show will be taking place April 23 from 9 am to 5 pm and the 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at Genesis Place. The price to get into the event will be $5. “The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce hosts more than 200 exhibitors during the show from both Airdrie and the surrounding area. This is an excellent place
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 10, 2021Nominations open for 2021 Airdrie Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Airdrie Business Awards, offering residents the chance to recognize local business excellence. “Obviously, we all know businesses have been through an awful lot in the last year and a half, so more than ever, we really do need to champion and celebrate the accomplishments our businesses have had,” said Marilyne Aalhus, the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s executive director. According to Aalhus, nominations will remain open until
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
Friday, April 30, 2021Airdrie chamber contest promotes local businesses
The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is running a campaign throughout the month of May to encourage Airdronians to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staring May 3, the chamber is asking residents, while still following all public health orders, to get out and support local shops, services and products. Participants are asked to post a picture of their shopping experience on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win $100 worth of weekly prizes. Executive director of the Airdrie Chamber of
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
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
