The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is urging municipal leaders to prioritize business in the upcoming election, unveiling a comprehensive platform aimed at strengthening the city’s economic foundation.

Titled Business Matters, the Chamber’s vision outlines 50 recommendations for Calgary’s next mayor and council. The goal is to foster a more competitive, vibrant, and connected local economy.

“The challenges we face today are very real, and the cracks are starting to show,” said Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber, during the platform’s launch on Tuesday.

Among the Chamber’s proposals are calls to streamline business licensing and permitting processes, offer micro-grants to help businesses enhance security, and provide a one-time, taxable grant of $5,000 to businesses af

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