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• Construction has some Edmonton businesses contemplating closure; council considers compensation

  After struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.

  Consumer

  Mar 24
  
• Saskatchewan small businesses struggle to get back to normal sales despite lifted COVID-19 restrictions

  According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), only 34 per cent of small businesses in the province have returned to normal sales. 

  Canada

  Mar 11
  
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• Old Strathcona Sweet Treats and Latte Festival encourages Edmontonians to support local businesses

  The second annual Sweet Treats and Latte Festival kicked off in Old Strathcona on Saturday. It's all about coffee, hot drinks and desserts to warm up during the winter.

  Economy

  Feb 5
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• Canadian small businesses find it hard to capitalize on ‘shop local’ sentiment

  Businesses looking to capitalize on "shop local" demands are contending with inflation, shipping delays and COVID-19 outbreaks, among others.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2021
• Is the ‘shop local’ sentiment in Regina carrying into 2021 holiday season?

  The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce is trying their best to keep the sentiment going strong this holiday season with a recent campaign.

  Consumer

  Dec 13, 2021
• ‘An amazing gift to give’: Growing support for B.C. products this holiday season

  B.C.’s agriculture minister believes people are thinking about the value of food more – knowing extreme events can suddenly halt the supply chain.

  Features

  Dec 11, 2021
• Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hopes new online market boosts local economy

  A made-in-Alberta online marketplace is now up and running after careful planning between chambers of commerce across the province.

  Consumer

  Dec 9, 2021
• 10 local businesses partner to release Edmonton Holiday Gift Book

  "The Edmonton Holiday Gift Book offers that opportunity to back small business on a broad scale during uncertain times."

  Consumer

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Edmonton small businesses hope to drum up more in-store sales as many shop online for Cyber Monday

  Many Edmontonians will be busy scouring the internet to take advantage of Cyber Monday deals; however, there's a push to get people to shop local this year.

  Consumer

  Nov 28, 2021
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• Two Saskatoon women entrepreneurs receive national recognition

  Co-owners of The Little Market Box, Julianna Tan and Shawnda Blacklock, were one of five businesses given the "Ones to Watch" award in Canada. 

  Consumer

  Nov 18, 2021