Tuesday, February 09, 2010  

POLITICAL ACTION DAY SET FOR MARCH 17

ACC has worked with the Premier's Office to establish March 17 as 2010 Political Action Day. Details will soon be forthcoming. The venue is The Matrix, the same hotel as the 2009 Fall Board Meeting and Deputy Ministers' Dinner.

► ACC supports Canada signing onto WTO Agreement on Government Procurement

ACC has been lobbying our provincial government to request the Canadian government sign onto the WTO Agreement on Alberta's behalf as the best immediate way to gain access to U.S. state-level procurement projects. To view the news release, CLICK HERE.

► ACC announces hopes for Budget 2010

ACC is watching for funding stability, spending control, and a savings plan in Budget 2010. The view our news release on the upcoming budget, CLICK HERE.

Tickets for the 2010 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction SOLD OUT

 ACC will host an elegant gala February 19 at the Marriott River Cree Resort to present the 2010 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. If you would like to purchase tickets to this classy event, please do so soon as we are expecting to sell out soon. For a ticket form, please CLICK HERE.

 Rural Physician Action Plan's 2010 awards

 Rural Alberta communities that have implemented solutions to recruiting and retaining physicians are invited to submit a nomination for the Rural Physician Action Plan's annual awards program.

The Rural Community Award is presented annually in partnership with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce. Information is available at www.rpap.ab.ca.