As the year draws to a close and we all prepare to enjoy time with our loved ones this holiday (albeit, busy) season,  we wanted to send you season’s greetings and thank you for your ongoing support in 2015.

Though this upcoming year may be fraught with challenges for our business community, we have your back. We will be there for you, to do all that we can to help you navigate whatever lies ahead.

From all of us at the Calgary Chamber, happy holidays to you and yours.

Friday, January 22, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW

The geopolitical context of the global oil and natural gas markets will remain structurally bearish into 2016, so how can Canadian producers address the challenges of the current low price environment and come out on top once prices improve?

In the first edition of our Energy Future series for 2016, Eurasia Group CEO Dr. Robert (“RJ”) Johnston will discuss the ongoing and emerging global geopolitical risks as they relate to:

• Opportunities for fossil fuels created by shifting industry dynamics, especially in regards to consumers;
• Critical elements of the supply-chain in an evolving energy landscape;
• The important role of domestic governments in navigating the current energy and climate-focused environment; and
• The impact of sustained low commodity prices on small businesses.

Join us as we host one of the world’s top global energy risk experts who will paint the global picture and outline the key actors.

• Secrets to performing well with fewer resources
• 12 easy phrases every leader should be saying
• How company culture shapes motivation
• 37 great websites for learning a new skill
• How to assemble an effective advisory board
   

Thursday, February 4, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW

The recent terrorist events from France to San Bernardino, and elsewhere around the ‎world have caused many people to wonder how this may affect them and their business. How serious is the risk today? Former Calgary Police Chief, Rick Hanson, will discuss what the real risks are, and what the new reality is when addressing safety in the workplace today.

As part of the event, the Calgary Chamber in its 125th year, will also be swearing in Denis Painchaud, Director of International Government Relations at Nexen Inc., as its 2016 Board Chair.

Join us for this special celebration, and an engaging conversation on how to protect your company from security risks.

Thursday, January 14, 2016
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SW

As the CEO of a growth-oriented company, you navigate the unique set of challenges that come with being a leader on a daily basis. But sometimes that mantle is hard to carry on your own.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a group of peers in a similar set of circumstances to help talk through the tough stuff? The Calgary Chamber's CEO peer mentoring programs can help you with that.

In this introductory session, learn how an ongoing CEO roundtable could help your business grow quickly and be more successful as you find your tribe and develop a meaningful business network.

Invest in yourself, invest in your company and join a CEO peer mentoring roundtable today.

The idea that you don’t need a Facebook Business Page is almost as antiquated as the one that says you don’t need a website. After all, it’s often the first and only point of contact a lead, customer, or client has with you.

So not only do you want it filled out in full, you want to make sure it’s representing you and your brand properly.

Use this handy, no-nonsense guide from Hootsuite to set up your Facebook Business Page, and get it right the first time.

Thursday, February 11, 2016
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

 

If you're a Calgary Chamber member, you are eligible for exclusive savings on payment processing services from our partners at First Data. 

In this special webinar, you will find out how First Data can help your business grow with preferred pricing and products tailored to suit your payment processing needs - all from the comfort of your computer.

Register to learn how you can take advantage of this fantastic Business Savings Program.

The Italian Centre Shop first opened its doors over 50 years ago in Edmonton's Little Italy. Their goal was simple: to provide their local community with a taste of home-grown Italian favourites.

Today, they stock a treasure trove of groceries and delicacies from more than 15 countries in their four warm and lively European-style markets: one in Calgary on Fairmount Drive in the southeast and three in Edmonton.

Learn more ItalianCentre.ca.

Thursday, January 7, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Michelangelo Gallery
112, 908 17th Avenue SW

Please note that Business After Hours are members-only events. If your company isn't a Calgary Chamber member yet, it should be. Contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com.

It's been said over and over again that creativity and innovation are what's going to get us through these challenging times. But where do you find the inspiration needed to light the spark? Our next Business After Hours at Michelangelo Gallery is sure to do just that.

At this first Business After Hours of 2016, build connections with some of the city's finest business professionals on a foundation of mutual inspiration as you wander through the modern paintings and sculptures of one of Calgary's most unique art spaces.

Join us for an inspired edition of Business After Hours.

As a Calgary Chamber member you can take advantage of exclusive discounts on UPS small package shipments, brokerage and freight shipments. Whether you send one package a week or 50, you save right from the start. No minimums. No hassle.

Save 30% on UPS small package shipments or when it comes to heavyweight shipments, the savings start at 75%.

Learn more about how you can benefit from these great savings from UPS.

These Prestige members have shown a substantial and unwavering commitment to supporting the work of the Calgary Chamber. We thank our Prestige members: Suncor, TELUS and Nexen for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.