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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.
CHAMBER CHAT PODCAST: EPISODE 2 JAMES BOGUSZ
James Bogusz, President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, joins host Trent Fraser for the second episode of Chamber Chat, the bi-weekly podcast from the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce.
TONY PLAYTER MAKES APPEARANCE ON CTV MORNING LIVE SASKATCHEWAN
Tony Playter, CEO of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, dropped by CTV Morning Live Saskatchewan on Monday to chat with executive producer/anchor Darrell Romuld.
COULD 2024 SEE INTEREST RATES REDUCED?
Business experts believe the Bank of Canada’s interest rate will begin to fall in 2024 but given the number of variables involved, there is caution in their forecasts.
CHAMBER CEO PROVIDES CIVIC BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Historically during past budget presentations, City Administration would ask for a high mill-rate increase based on projected needs. Following three days of discussions and rate payer presentations, Council would decide that a more reasonable lower mill rate was needed and reduce it.
CHAMBER CHAT PODCAST: EPISODE 1 MURAD AL-KATIB
The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce unveiled its news project today with the released of Chamber Chat, a biweekly podcast.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LAUNCHES PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS
The Government of Canada recently launched pre-budget consultations to hear from Canadians about what matters most to them in advance of Budget 2024 — the next step in the federal government’s economic plan.
Regina Chamber to Attend Budget Deliberations
On Wednesday, the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce will be asking Regina City Council to examine the proposed budget and find fiscally responsible options to reduce the mill rate. Following the direction of our members, the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce is recommending some changes to the current proposed budget.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELEASES 2023 FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT
The Government of Canada released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement on Tuesday which delivers the next phase of the government’s economic plan to help create good jobs, build more homes, and make life more affordable.
RAA & WESTJET ANNOUNCE ADDITION OF DAILY U.S. CONNECTING FLIGHT
The Regina Airport Authority and WestJet made a significant announcement on Monday morning, unveiling a year-round daily flight connecting Regina and Minneapolis. Getting a connection hub in the United States has been a priority for James Bogusz, CEO of the Regina Airport Authority. Although passenger volumes are currently at 90 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels, the lack of a daily, non-stop flight to the U.S. was a major issue for the RAA.
CITY OF REGINA RELEASES PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET
The City of Regina has released the Proposed 2024 Budget outlining a 2.20 per cent mill rate increase. This budget is part of the City’s two-year budget strategy, to provide residents with an estimate of future property taxes, in line with the City’s Strategic Priorities and long-term objectives.
EDR REPORT PEGS COST OF UNFILLED JOBS IN REGINA AT CLOSE TO $500 MILLION
Regina’s labour market crunch is resulting in significant unrealized income for workers and governments alike, according to the latest report from Economic Development Regina (EDR) titled “The State of the Labour Market in the Greater Regina Area.”
WESTJET CEO PARTICIPATES IN REGINA BUSINESS COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech was in Regina on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion with community business leaders. Von Hoensbroech addressed the gathering and then participated in a Q&A session which touched upon a number of subjects concerning WestJet and air travel in Regina.