Red Deer Businesses Recognized at 43rd Annual Business of the Year Awards
The Red Deer District Chamber announced the recipients of the 2026 Business of the Year Awards, presented by Servus Credit Union, at the organization’s 43rd annual awards ceremony held Wednesday evening at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre.An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 21 finalists from more than 120 nominees for this annual celebration of business excellence and community leadership.The 2026 Business of the Year Award winners are:Servus Credit Union
Chamber Welcomes New Board Members Following 2026 Annual General Meeting
The Red Deer District Chamber has welcomed four new directors to its Board of Directors following the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting held October 6.The Chamber is pleased to welcome Ben Allan of Red Deer Polytechnic, Tosin Adetayo of GATX Rail and Erin Peden of Red Deer & District Community Foundation to the Chamber Board.Following the AGM, Matthew Wear of Woodmaster Cabinets will continue as Board President, while Mindy Smythe of KCB Design Build Remodel will serve as Vice-President.The Chamber also
Red Deer & District Chamber and Junior Achievement Southern Alberta Partner to Support Local Youth
The Red Deer District Chamber and Junior Achievement (JA) Southern Alberta are proud to announce a strategic partnership focused on preparing the next generation of employees, entrepreneurs, and community leaders while supporting the long-term success of Central Alberta businesses.As employers across the region continue to identify workforce development as a key priority, the partnership will create stronger connections between local businesses and young people through experiential learning in financial
Chamber Calls for Greater Cost Certainty as 2026 Tax Increase Moves Beyond Initial Expectations
The Red Deer District Chamber recognizes the focused efforts of City Council and Administration to reduce the proposed 2026 municipal property tax increase to 3.97%. This reflects a clear commitment to improved fiscal discipline, prioritization of core services, and progress under the City’s Financial Roadmap, efforts that are acknowledged and valued by the business community.However, the final approved increase of 5.49% reinforces a growing concern among businesses: the continued escalation of the overall
Collaborative applied research to address regional labour market challenges
The Red Deer District Chamber, Central Alberta First and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) have joined forces to help the region’s businesses examine workforce gaps and identify innovative solutions through a new project titled Helping Central Alberta Businesses Prepare for the Future of Work. This project, which is led by the Red Deer District Chamber and funded by a Labour Market Partnership (LMP) grant through the Government of Alberta along with CAF, will respond to persistent labour market challenges in
Red Deer District Chamber Welcomes Strategic Regional Investments in Provincial Budget 2026
The Red Deer District Chamber (RDDC) identifies Budget 2026 as a pivotal bridge for Central Alberta, securing long-term infrastructure commitments. The Chamber welcomes major investments in health, transportation, and talent, the projection of a $9.4 billion deficit necessitates a disciplined focus on the “Alberta Tax Advantage” and provincial spending parameters.“The strategic focus on our hospital, airport and highway networks strengthens our regional corridor” Frank Creasey, Chamber CEO noted.
Red Deer District Chamber Applauds New Strategic Direction for AgSmart in 2027
The Red Deer District Chamber is proud to join Westerner Park and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in announcing a bold, expanded vision for AgSmart. As a long-standing champion for agricultural commerce in Central Alberta, the Chamber fully supports the decision to relaunch AgSmart in 2027 as a premier national platform for innovation.The new direction for AgSmart represents a commitment to ensuring Central Alberta remains the heart of Canada’s agricultural future. By focusing on a stronger
Driving Growth: The Chamber Champions a New Era for Red Deer’s Economy
The launch of Red Deer D.R.I.V.E. Economic Development marks a bold evolution for our regional economy. By transitioning to a business-led, agile model, our community is now better positioned to attract high-value investment, scale local growth, and strengthen long-term prosperity. Having served on the initial steering committee, the Red Deer District Chamber has been a progressive advocate for this shift. We expect this arm’s-length governance structure, rooted in clear performance metrics and diverse
