Make the Most of your Chamber Membership

Are you a business owner in Edmonton looking to gain a competitive edge and establish valuable connections? Are you a current member and want to fully leverage your membership? Members of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce gain access to an array of exclusive benefits designed to support and grow your business. Below we will explore some of the key advantages to having an Edmonton Chamber Membership.

Networking and Connections:

One of the primary benefits of joining the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is the ample networking opportunities it offers. As a member, you gain access to a thriving business community comprising over 100,000 professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners. Regular networking events, industry-specific forums, and business luncheons allow you to connect, collaborate, and build relationships with like-minded individuals. These connections can open doors to potential partnerships, clients, and mentors, fostering growth and success for your business.

Advocacy and Representation:

When you join the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, you gain a powerful ally in advocating for your business interests. The Chamber actively engages with policymakers at all orders of government, ensuring that the voice of the local business community is heard. Through our advocacy efforts, the Chamber strives to shape policies and regulations that promote a favorable business climate, economic growth, and innovation. Members of the Edmonton Chamber contribute to a collective voice that amplifies business concerns and drives positive change for your industry.

Business Support and Resources:

Running a business is no easy feat, and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce understands the challenges entrepreneurs face. As a member, we will connect you to resources, support, and tools to help you navigate the business landscape more effectively. The Chamber offers educational workshops, seminars, and webinars, covering a range of topics from marketing and finance to human resources and technology. These resources provide valuable insights, best practices, and expert advice to empower you and your team. We have created a workforce resource page, where members can access information on mentorship, mentoring, job resources, volunteer opportunities, as well as post jobs. Additionally, members enjoy exclusive discounts on essential business services, such as insurance, banking, and professional development programs, further enhancing your operational efficiency and cost savings.

Visibility and Promotion:

Share your thoughts on business issues with the Edmonton Chamber at policy@edmontonchamber.com

In a competitive marketplace, visibility is key to attracting customers and standing out from the crowd. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce helps elevate your business profile through various channels. As a member, you receive a dedicated enhanced business listing on the Chamber’s online directory with graphic and video options, making it easier for potential customers to find you and learn about your services. You also gain opportunities to showcase your expertise through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and sponsorship opportunities at Chamber events. Members have the opportunity to post blog and vlog content to our website which averages 8,400 users per month.

The Chamber also highlights member businesses through its marketing initiatives, social media platforms, and publications, increasing your brand exposure within the local business community.

Joining the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is a strategic move that can yield numerous benefits for your business. From networking opportunities and advocacy to valuable resources and enhanced visibility, membership opens doors to growth, success, and a strong support system. Don’t miss out on the opportunities that await you — book a session with us to learn more about how our services and resources can support your business.

Operating out of Edmonton and Calgary, the team at LD Filtration offers a combined 200 years of industry knowledge and experience, making it one of Alberta’s leading supplier of engine aftermarket, HVAC filtration and total indoor air quality solutions.

Dan (president) and Laura-Lee Linehan founded LD Filtration on May 21, 1993.

“While working for a lube shop supply company, Dan was given the opportunity to purchase the distribution lines when the market began to change. With his vision of a larger-scale filtration supply to other markets, he started L&D Distributors,” says Dakota Ward, vice president and newest owner of LD Filtration. “Today, we are the one-stop shop for expert advice on all things filtration. We have the people, the products, the experience and the accountability to our clients to ensure each step is handled exceptionally. Our brand was founded on relationships and we retain that second-to-none service today.”

When the company launched in 1993, L&D became a major distributor for Baldwin Filters. The company grew steadily and hit another milestone with the acquisition of Corona Supplies.

Ward adds, “With this purchase came the addition of the Donaldson Filtration Solutions product line, as well as a team with extensive filtration experience and technical knowledge. So, we were able to extend our reach with new supply contracts from the U.S. border to the Arctic Circle.”

He continues, “Over the years, L&D Distributors and Corona Supplies acquired more exclusive distribution lines, increasing our offering from engine-aftermarket filtration products to include dust, fume and mist collection, process filtration, hydraulic filtration and components, bulk fluid filtration and fuel additives, chemical filtration and chemical medias, HVAC filtration for commercial/ industrial, institutional and healthcare facilities and total indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions. As we grew, we found ourselves needing to rebrand the way we market ourselves as we were now so much more than just ‘filter distributors.’ This is when the namesake, LD Filtration was born.”

Now, 30 years later, it’s clear to see what drives LD Filtration’s continued growth and success. “First and foremost is our customer service,” smiles Ward, “and where we find ourselves unique from the competition is our ability to be agile in the market and pivot for our customers’ best interests. We have a wide offering of products and services that are continually growing and we take a different approach to each business unit based on specific needs instead of forcing products and services that are tied to any one manufacturer. We also strongly follow a continual always finding the latest and greatest technology to offer our clients.”

Client education is a key component of the brand.

“Being proactive with preventative maintenance programs helps you avoid obvious risks like supplychain disruptions, pricing concerns and wasted labour hours,” advises Ward. “Properly fitted filtration decreasing the amount of cleaning, repairs and wear. In the industrial and engine aftermarket world, filters are the kidneys and liver of your systems, ensuring the heart of the operation can work optimally. Overlooking quality filtration will only bring you additional costly repairs, downtime and labour hours, which are often avoidable.”

He continues, “We also support our clients’ ecofriendly mindsets. Properly rated filtration cuts down baldwinfilters.com product is currently installed in a regulated institution that won a cleanest air in Canada award.

Happy 30th Anniversary!

Baldwin Filters would like to congratulate LD Filtration on their 30th anniversary.

We look forward to many more years of a successful partnership.

“COVID shed light on the importance of proper IAQ solutions, highlighting the need for quality filtration and best practices for keeping spaces safe,” Ward says.

Ward concludes, “There are many people that have contributed to the success of LD Filtration. This includes our clients, many of which have been with Dan from the start. We are also very grateful to the LD Filtration team. We wouldn’t have successful growth if it weren’t for our dedicated team that keeps everything moving smoothly. Personally, I want to recognize Dan and Laura-Lee Linehan. These two incredible individuals created a company from a distribution line, in an industry that was often overlooked, into the multi-faceted industry leader it is today. Not only do they provide a safe, fun and welcoming workplace but they also foster an environment of success for everyone within it.”

Linehan and Ward say a special thank you, and goodbye, to Ernie the Black Lab and Cooper the Great Dane. These dogs were more than the pets of Linehan and Ward.

Both dogs were part of the family at home and in the office. They were loved by the team and customers who saw them daily. Sadly, both Ernie and Cooper passed unexpectedly in the same week. They will both be remembered for the smiles they put on people’s faces and for being, classically, “very good dogs.”

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