No Images? Click here $45 million in tax relief: Our first big win for your business in 2017Facing down the barrel of shocking property tax assessments in a struggling economy, Calgary businesses have really been feeling the pinch this January. That's why your Calgary Chamber has been working with the City of Calgary to find a pragmatic and common sense solution to help support struggling businesses in our city: a $45 million business property tax relief program. Creating new opportunities for your business to growCreative innovation, productivity and entering new markets are what's going to help us through this downturn. That's why we've been working with the Alberta Government on new programs to help create opportunities in our economy for your business to grow: the Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC), Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) and the Export Support Fund. Everything you've wanted to know about how the carbon tax will affect your businessIt’s official: for one month now Alberta has had a carbon tax. It's technically called the carbon levy, but we'll use the straightforward term tax. Many businesses have told us they're wondering how they will be impacted. Here are some answers to the frequently asked questions we've heard from you, our members. Meet the Chamber's new Policy DirectorThe Calgary Chamber is excited to announce Zoe Addington as our new Director of Policy, Research and Government Relations. With years of experience in shaping energy, environment, and business policy, paired with straight up political savvy, Zoe will kickstart a new chapter of advocacy for the Chamber. |