Who is the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG), and why is it important to Alberta business? The answer goes back nearly two decades.
The AEG was founded almost 20 years ago by Cal Nichols, an Alberta businessman and former co-owner of the Edmonton Oilers and Tim Shipton, a political strategist at the time and now VP of operations for the Oilers Entertainment Group.
The AEG serves as a collective voice for business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on economic and public policy issues affecting the province. Rather than representing a single industry, it brings together companies from many sectors to advocate for policies that support economic growth and competitiveness.
Here are the five key ways the AEG contributes to Alberta’s business community:
- Business Advocacy
AEG works with governments and policymakers to influence legislation and regulations affecting businesses and advocates for issues such as market access, reduced trade barriers, competitive taxation and policies that encourage investment and job creation.
- Connecting Business and Government
The organization creates opportunities for business leaders to meet directly with provincial and federal decision-makers, allowing them to communicate concerns and provide input on policy development.
- Promoting Trade and Investment
AEG organizes trade missions and outreach efforts to showcase Alberta’s economic strengths to investors and international markets. This can help Alberta companies expand beyond the province and attract new business opportunities.
- Networking and Collaboration
Members gain access to a network of senior executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. These relationships can lead to partnerships, investment opportunities and knowledge sharing.
- Economic Impact
AEG member companies collectively employ more than 150,000 Albertans and generate billions of dollars in economic activity, giving the organization significant influence in discussions about Alberta’s economic future.
Join the AEG and ensure your business isn’t just reacting to change but helping to lead it. AEG gives you a stronger, unified voice with government and real influence on policy. It gives you access to trade opportunities that can accelerate your business growth.
Surrounded by a network of Alberta’s most engaged business leaders, your business will gain connections and insight needed to survive in a competitive economy. Be part of the group helping shape Alberta’s business future.
For more information, go to www.albertaenterprisegroup.com.