The Saskatoon Business Barometer survey has been extended to September 26. This annual, comprehensive survey of businesses is aimed at capturing and benchmarking the level of business confidence in the city. The ability to benchmark business confidence annually helps the Chamber to shape pro-growth policy development at the local and provincial level.

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2022 SABEX Award Finalists in all categories and the induction of Sherwood and Elaine Sharfe into Saskatoon’s Business Hall of Fame.

Yesterday the City’s Standing Committee on Finance discussed current procurement practices and their commitment to the ongoing improvement and modernization of supply chain practices and policies.

Developing and re-envisioning Downtown Saskatoon has been identified as a priority area in the City’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. A Downtown Event & Entertainment District will create a place for people and businesses to come together for the economic, cultural and social success of the city and surrounding area.

The Chamber is distributing our survey, including small and medium businesses in each of the main business districts and along 8th Street. Watch your Inbox for the survey link or one of our team coming through your front door!

Small and medium size businesses could benefit the most from proposed changes to Saskatchewan’s property tax model based on an expert study commissioned by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities (SUMA) that outlines how the model could be made more simple, fair and transparent.