Calgary Economy

• Business leaders optimistic about Calgary Stampede’s economic impact

  With the 10-day event nearing its halfway mark, there is optimism that the 2023 Calgary Stampede will outpace earnings records from the 2019 event.

  Canada

  Jul 12
  
• Calgary’s construction industry kicks off year with $1.7B in projects

  Total construction value saw an increase of six per cent, year-over-year at $1.17 billion so far in 2023 in Calgary, according to the city.

  Economy

  May 11
  
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• Calgary Stampede tarp auction ‘a reflection’ of Alberta’s booming economy

  This year the total at the annual Calgary Stampede canvas auction hit $2.75 million or about $102,000 for each chuckwagon team.

  Economy

  Apr 14
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• Calgary Economic Development praises new report on tech sector perceptions of city

  Stone-Olafson, a local research firm, surveyed 1,875 business leaders and workers from Oct. 4 to Oct. 18 last year across 10 markets in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.

  Consumer

  Feb 9
• Calgary transit to hire 400 staff within the next month, more jobs to come

  Calgary Transit said it's actively hiring up to 400 new staff within the next month and more jobs will be added later in 2023 to help get city transit back to pre-pandemic levels.

  Economy

  Jan 19
• Benevity cuts 14 per cent of workforce citing ‘macroeconomic conditions’

  On Wednesday, Benevity CEO Kelly Schmitt confirmed the corporate giving software company was laying off 14 per cent of their employees.

  Economy

  Jan 18
• Inflation and investment: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek looks back at 2022

  Gondek said she is committed to the council's downtown revitalization strategy to create a vibrant urban centre in the middle of the city.

  Politics

  Dec 30, 2022
• Nearly a quarter of Alberta small businesses at risk of closure: CFIB

  Canadian Federation of Independent Business data showed two thirds of Alberta small businesses are still working to pay off debt incurred over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 29, 2022
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• Calgarians urged to ‘Support Local’ during inflationary times

  According to the city, more than half of every $100 that’s spent at local shops recirculates back into the local economy.

  Economy

  Nov 30, 2022
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• Alberta to weather ‘rough economic waters’ in 2023: economic outlook

  Energy and commodity prices, and agriculture will be the "main drivers" of Alberta's positive GDP growth in 2023, according to ATB Financial.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2022