Thursday November 21, 2013
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Lazy S
Stampede Grandstand, 3rd Street SE

Brand is everything. It is your product. It is your business. It is your identity. The right brand can take you to the top, fast.

The CEOs behind some of Canada’s fastest-growing companies will talk about how they have been able to create and leverage brand in extremely competitive industries, to stand out, and get a step above their competition.

Hear great brand stories from:

• Justin Bobier, owner/president, Crystal Creek Homes
• Matthew Horne, founder/captain orange, Deco Windshields
• Robert Horricks, president & CEO, Blush Lane Organics
• Wellington Holbrook, executive vice president, ATB Agriculture & Business
• Lorenzo DeCicco, vice president, Telus Business Solutions

Join our event and learn more about making your brand stand apart.

• The two most interesting things you'll read this week are about corporate taxes
• The secret to innovation? Think like a kid
• Insights from marathon training for creating great performances at work
• Facebook isn't cool. But so what?
• How women change the conversation on boards

Wednesday November 20, 2013
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Purdys Chocolatier
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE

We are teaming with Purdys Chocolatier for an evening like no other.

Experience the chocolate making process first hand with Purdys' Head Chocolatier Gary Mitchell as he shows us why Purdys is a Canadian icon. As a special treat, he will be debuting a chocolate over a year in the making! Take in the incredible flavours and styles, all while networking in a fun, relaxing atmosphere.

Make sure you don't miss this lively and different take on traditional networking events. 

Calgary Chamber members save 15% on annual compensation reports through our business savings programs.

Two-thirds of Canadian employers review and adjust their salary levels in the first four months of a new year.

Ensure your compensation planning helps attract, motivate and retain the employees that are crucial to your organization’s success.

Take a look at some best practices from guest blogger Barry Cook, with Western Canadian Compensation & Benefits Consultants

Friday November 22, 2013
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Telus Convention Centre
120 9 Avenue SE

The Chamber is pleased to welcome former United States Energy Secretary and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Steven Chu, along-side the former Canadian Minister of Environment, Hon. Jim Prentice in a discussion on the future of the North American energy industry, presented by CIBC.

The two will discuss North American energy security, market access for energy products and how changing greenhouse gas regulations will affect the North American energy market.

Join us for an engaging dialogue with two dynamic political and energy counterparts.

It's time to honour the very best of Alberta's business community by getting in your nominations for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction.

The awards are a celebration of the best of Alberta businesses over 11 categories - nominations close November 22.

Visit the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction website today.

Tuesday December 3, 2013
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Our 7:15 am breakfast networking is the best networking opportunity in the city. Speak to an audience who is keen to hear about your business and how it can help them, while growing your network and finding new clients.

Join us next Tuesday and continue to build your business.

There are several important deadlines approaching for Government of Alberta flood related intiatives. If you or your business were affected, don't miss your opportunity to apply or recognize someone who helped.

• Disaster Recovery Program: Financial assistance for uninsurable property damage (November 30)
• The Hand-Up Plan: Low-interest loans  for small businesses (December 31)
• Heroes of the Flood: Recognize exceptional individuals (December 20)

Through our partnership with The Business Link, Calgary Chamber members save on dozens of learning workshops that can be used to grow and build their business.

These sessions are ideal for start-ups and small businesses looking for insights on every stage of developing a business.

Learning sessions schedule – November

• Managing your Facebook page - November 20
• Negotiating commercial leases for dummies - November 20
• Help wanted! Hiring the right people - November 21
• How to keep good staff - December 3

Contact membership@calgarychamber.com to find out how you can start saving 20% on these workshops.

Wednesday December 4, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Hotel Arts
119 12 Avenue SW

The Calgary Chamber will be hosting Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s first address to the business community after winning a strong second mandate.

In his annual City Status Report, Mayor Nenshi will kick off his new term in office by talking about his priorities for Calgary including improvements in communities, growth, transportation, and government while focusing on how those affect Calgary business.

Don’t miss what is sure to be an enlightening update from Calgary’s newly re-elected Mayor.