Recently, two pieces of Chamber policy from our election document, Great Calgary, have gone into effect with the City of Calgary. Both will create efficiencies and make Calgary an easier place to do business.

The first policy win sees the city improving its open data portal and the second sees changes made to the parking structure.

Find out how the Chamber policy team is working to help businesses of all levels.

Thursday January 30, 2014
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Energy projects cannot move forward without collaboration, consultation and approval from Aboriginal communities. It's essential in opening new markets worldwide.

The workshop will be led by one of Canada's foremost diversity training expert, Dr. Neil McDonald, and will be essential for anyone looking to forge relationships with Aboriginal groups.

You can't miss this exceptional professional development opportunity.

Start 2014 off right by reaching thousands of Calgary businesses. Book before the end of the year to secure 2013 rates and help get the word out on your business or a new product or service.

Don't miss out on this amazing value!

Thursday December 12, 2013
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Good Earth
#116, 332 Aspen Glen Landing SW

There’s a lot to gain by becoming a Calgary Chamber member. Join us for an hour in a relaxed, upbeat environment, to explore how membership in the Chamber can benefit you and your business.

Learn about your ability to save money through the advantages and discounts that come from our Business Savings Program and be the first to know what exciting events and keynote speakers we’ve got planned for the winter months.

RSVP today and let us buy you a coffee.

Tuesday December 17, 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.

What a year! But a 100 year flood, a huge move to a new headquarters, a period of political change in Canada and the United States that has impacted our economy and market access for energy products, and through it all the Calgary chamber has continued to make the connections that help Calgary businesses be even more successful.

See the strides the Chamber made and how it supported its members in 2013.

The High River business community is still recovering from the floods that hit Southern Alberta in June. The Calgary Chamber is encouraging you to support them this Saturday by boarding a chartered bus where you will wine and dine in High River and enjoy live music from local artists.

Enactus Mount Royal invites you to join them on this special journey to High River.

LinkedIn has emerged as an essential tool for business, but how do we get the most out of it?

The Harvard Business Review has taken a fascinating look at how network management, choosing the right invites and tapping its power as an introduction machine are the keys to LinkedIn success.

Learn the one simple rule that will help you to maximize your LinkedIn profile.

The Calgary Chamber creates benefits and value for our members through partnerships with a wide variety of service providers.

As a member of the Chamber, you can get rates discounted by anywhere from 5% to 30%.

Learn how you can take advantage of this offer and start saving money.

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