Regina and District Chamber of Commerce

Celebrating Regina’s good is purpose of new website

Oct 6, 2021 | 8:18am

A new website and campaign has been launched by the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce.  One that they hope can clear up some misconceptions about our city and one where the contributions that are made to the city by many are recognized locally, nationally and globally. Why Regina is a website that highlights all […]

Hopkins: Recent announcements have Regina well-positioned post-pandemic

Jun 7, 2021 | 4:32am

The last few weeks have been big ones for the City of Regina when it comes to investment. Brandt announced it plans on hiring hundreds of new employees in Regina and Saskatchewan, Red Leaf Pulp has selected Regina for a $350 million wheat straw pulp mill, Cargill will be building a new canola processing centre […]

Hopkins says recent Cargill and Viterra announcements position Regina well moving forward

Apr 27, 2021 | 8:20am

The CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce says huge investments in the city by both Cargill and Viterra say a lot about the economic climate here. John Hopkins says the announcement by both companies to build canola-crushing plants just reinforces Saskatchewan’s role as a global leader in agriculture. Hopkins adds this will […]

Regina and District Chamber of Commerce “shocked” by Executive Committee decision on fossil fuel company advertising

Jan 22, 2021 | 6:44am

Fossil fuels are still an important part of the economy according to Regina and District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins. The claim comes after Regina’s Executive Committee approved an amendment that would prohibit fossil fuel companies from advertising with the city. Hopkins says the energy sector is a top three industry for Saskatchewan’s economy. “When […]

Regina Chamber supports gov’t decision to not completely shut down economy with latest COVID-19 measures

Nov 26, 2020 | 6:39am

Some support is coming in from organizations in Saskatchewan following the government’s expanded COVID-19 measures announced on Wednesday afternoon. Following the announcement, the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce said they support the province’s expanded guidelines, including their decision to not completely close down the economy like what has happened in other provinces. John Hopkins, […]

Regina chamber looking to make the best of a bad scenario after 2020 Grey Cup moved

May 20, 2020 | 8:46pm

The Regina and District Chamber of Commerce says Wednesday’s announcement was the best possible scenario for Regina and area businesses in relation to the Grey Cup festivities. While it’s disappointing the big game isn’t guaranteed to be played in the queen city in November, CEO John Hopkins says the good news is Regina will get […]

Regina Chamber CEO says current property tax formula fine the way it is

Sep 23, 2019 | 7:11am

The CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce does not want to see the city’s property tax formula change any time soon. John Hopkins said the current formula, which has been used since 2005, has allowed for a competitive tax rate on both residential and non-residential property. Hopkins said it’s pretty straight forward, […]

Chamber of Commerce’s John Hopkins named Regina Humanitarian of the Year

Sep 22, 2019 | 11:00am

The president and CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2019 Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year. John Hopkins will receive the award on November 8 at the annual Power of Humanity Awards Reception in Regina. “I was absolutely speechless,” said Hopkins, talking about the moment he found out he won […]

Andrew Scheer speaks at Regina Chamber luncheon

Jun 25, 2019 | 4:39pm

(Photo: Moises Canales/620 CKRM)   Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer was at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina Tuesday afternoon as part of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce 2019 Luncheon Series. Scheer was the guest speaker for today’s event as he spoke to an audience of a couple hundred. In attendance […]

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