New survey of business community shows top municipal priorities are fiscal management and transparency in decision-making

 The Calgary Chamber of Commerce released survey results today that identify the business community’s most important issues. At the municipal level, fiscal management and transparency in decision-making rank as top concerns. Crime, transportation and urban growth round out the top five.

“October’s election is looking more and more like an opportunity for change,” said Geoff Pradella, Vice-President of Public & Government Affairs with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “Calgary’s business community wants the new Council to demonstrate value for money, be far more transparent in decision-making, focus on crime prevention, and address our transportation and urban growth challenges.”

Addressing these issues will help local businesses succeed. 

Proud partner in the ‘Alberta is Energy’ initiative 

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) partnered with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and seven other industry groups to launch the ‘Alberta is Energy’ campaign, promoting the economic benefits of the industry and the role it plays in meeting world energy demand in a socially and responsible way.

“All businesses benefit from a strong oil and gas industry, from the driller to the dry cleaner,” said Geoff Pradella, Vice-President of Public and Government Affairs with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to be involved in this initiative to build awareness of how the energy industry makes a positive contribution to our lives.” 

Red tape campaign

 The Chamber wants to help reduce red tape. Tell us your frustrations in meeting government regulations that slow your business operations or growth. Areas such as business licenses, permits, and environmental regulations might be examples.

Tell us your story