The Chamber's quarterly policy newsletter
There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for a lot of change in Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. As we evaluate the path forward and continue to serve Calgary’s business community, it is my privilege to serve as interim CEO of the Calgary Chamber.
Every aspect of our lives has been touched by COVID-19, at home and in our businesses, but we remain confident in our ability to emerge even stronger than before and to find new opportunities to adapt and thrive in this new reality.
Know that the Calgary Chamber will be there every step of the way, delivering essential services to business through our advocacy and business growth activities.
In this edition of Influence, we took the opportunity to dive deeper into some critical issues impacting our community,
We may not know what the future holds, but the Chamber will be there for our business community now, next month, and for the years to come. We look forward to Forging the Future with you.
Yours sincerely,
Murray Sigler
Interim CEO
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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