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Latest from the Chamber
Stay up to date on what the Chamber is working on. From advocacy wins and policy news to event announcements and community highlights, this is where you’ll find the latest from the Regina business community.
latest news
Stay up to date on what the Chamber is working on. From advocacy wins and policy news to event announcements and community highlights, this is where you’ll find the latest from the Regina business community.
SASKATCHEWAN TOURISM SECTOR STILL GRAPPLING WITH STAFF SHORTAGES
While many industries in Saskatchewan have regained their market place after dealing with the challenges of the pandemic, tourism-linked business are still feeling the impact. Employers are finding it difficult staff their businesses and are still in a self-described “survival mode.”
DONATION DRIVE IN REGINA FOR JAMES SMITH CREE NATION
The Leadership of James Smith Cree Nation, including Chiefs and Council, have tasked Warriors of Hope with organizing a donation drive in Regina to assist with the difficult times that it is facing. We ask for your support, in any capacity, may we all come together as one.
JOHN HOPKINS HAS LASTING LEGACY AT REGINA SOUNDSTAGE
“John would be honoured and extremely humbled to know that the Regina soundstage is being renamed in his memory.”
CHAMBER WELCOMES PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT’S FOUR-POINT AFFORDABILITY PLAN
Earlier this week the Government of Saskatchewan’s released its four-point affordability plan which provides continued tax relief for small business while reducing the operating debt by $1 billion. The four-point affordability plan will also help residents and businesses address inflation and the rising cost of living.
CYBERSECURITY THE FOCUS OF LUNCHEON SERIES EVENT
The Chamber’s 2022 Luncheon Series continues on Thursday, September 29 with “Is Your Business Ready?”
WILKINSON ADDRESSES WORLD, NATIONAL & PROVINCIAL ISSUES
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, was in Regina on Tuesday and among his stops was an appearance at an event co-sponsored by the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce.
TONY PLAYTER NAMED CHAMBER CEO
The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Tony Playter as its new CEO. Playter is a proven leader in the community who has the vision, knowledge, and ability to lead the Chamber forward.
JOHN HOPKINS TO RECEIVE 2022 SASKATCHEWAN ORDER OF MERIT
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the eight newest recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province’s highest honour. The list includes John Hopkins, the former CEO of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce.
JAMES BOGUSZ IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE AIRPORT’S FUTURE
The latest edition of the Chamber’s Luncheon Series took place on Thursday with James Bogusz, President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, providing an interesting and informative presentation on the challenges presented by the pandemic and how the organization is moving forward. During his 35-minute presentation, which was followed by a Q&A session, Bogusz touched on a wide array of subjects.
PROJECT RESILIENCE CONTINUING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Project Resilience is an initiative created by the University of Regina to support students affected by war or other forms of political violence in their home countries so they may continue their studies here. On June 1, the Chamber was proud to join forces with the U of R for a Project Resilience fundraiser which featured a virtual chat with former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.
A GREAT DAY NETWORKING ON THE GREEN
The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament — Networking On The Green — on Mon., June 20 at the Wascana Country Club and it was a roaring success.
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE RISING COST OF INFLATION
Canada’s inflation rate hit 7.7% in May — its highest point since 1983 — as prices continue to rise from the grocery store to the gas station. But what, exactly, is inflation and how long will it remain at record highs? A breakdown of everything you need to know.