Monday, March 30, 2015
11:30 am –1:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

This is a critical year for Alberta as it faces economic and budgetary challenges. The 2015 budget has proven to be one of the most important in decades.

Fresh from delivering the 2015 provincial budget, Alberta’s Finance Minister Robin Campbell will offer extended views on the budget, and 10-year financial plan in this yearly address to the Calgary business community.

Few tickets remain. Join us to find out what's in store for this landmark provincial budget.

The growth of Norway’s Government Pension Fund (GPF) and Alaska's Permanent Fund effectively demonstrate the benefits associated with rigorous fiscal discipline, something Alberta needs.

Though the framework for savings exists in our province, it hasn't been made a political priority as it is in Norway or Alaska. We took an in-depth look at both models and considered what if we'd saved.

Take a look at this infographic comparing Alberta's Heritage Savings Fund to Norway and Alaska.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

The Chamber has stood beside and supported Calgary business for 124 years. To celebrate this unwavering dedication to the growth and success of the Calgary business community, we'd like to invite you to our annual Open House. 

An evening of fantastic food, drinks, games and prizes, our Open House is free to all. Members will also have the option to register for our AGM, happening before the Open House. Notice of the AGM will be delivered on Thursday, March 19, 2015. 

Join us for our annual Open House.

Whether it is floods, fires or influenza, emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. It’s not always possible to avoid them but you can be prepared. Do you have a business continuity plan?

• Sign up for the Emergency Business Contact Database
• Use the Business Continuity Handbook from CEMA to build your plan
• Develop emergency preparedness skills at the Ready at a Moment's Notice conference

Learn more about the resources available to you in Calgary.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
National on 8th
225 7th Avenue SW

For an economy heavily dependent on energy like Calgary's, the current economic conditions have many in the business community wondering what to do next.

Our next Fast-Growth Champions brings you success stories from a brilliant panel of Calgary business leaders, full of ideas on how to not only survive but thrive in challenging times, that can kick your organization into high gear in a time when growth seems impossible.

Rock star panelists

• Charron Ungar, President, Avi Urban
• David Nagy, VP Marketing, Live Out There

Join us for some hands-on advice on managing through challenging times.

Evidence-based, user experience research company the Nielsen Norman Group came up with the 90-9-1 rule to show how participation works on social media. 90% of users are content-consuming lurkers, 9% contribute on occasion but are mainly curators, and 1% are heavy contributors.

Target the 9% who contribute and reward the 1% of highly-engaged users to cultivate engagement and create loyal brand advocates. 

Read more about how to use the 90-9-1 to generate meaningful participation with your social media audience.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

Is your company struggling to harness the potential of its Millennial employees?

Paired with the baby boomer generation continuing to retire in waves and current economic conditions, retaining and capitalizing on Millennials is more essential than ever to your company’s organizational growth.

Featuring contributions from:

• Eric Termuende, Co-Founder and Director of Gen Y Inc.
• Zain Velji, Senior Engagement Strategies Consultant, Hill + Knowlton
• Anna Leyva, Strategy and Operations analyst, Deloitte
• Yiorgos Boudouris, Founder, Acts of Greatness
• Michelle Berg, Leading Lady, Elevated HR

Join us for an insightful panel event of industry experts sharing best practices on retaining and engaging Millennials in the workforce.

• Statistics Canada released their latest Labour Force Survey for February 2015
• The many ways open offices sap productivity
• Tiny nanobubbles could be the key to carbon capture
• 20 of the most commonly misused phrases used by smart people and reputable websites
• Vladimir Putin is back after a curious, unexplained absence

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
7:30 am – 10:00 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Ave SE

The global economy is at a turning point and given the current economic conditions, Canadian companies now more than ever should consider looking beyond our borders for growth opportunities.

As part of our mid-market event series, this workshop will outline the competitive advantages, and ways for your company to reduce risk and capitalize on new demands in emerging markets when expanding globally.

Join us and learn how to position your company for sustained international growth.

FGL Sports is Canada's largest national retailer of sporting goods, offering a comprehensive assortment of brand-name and private-brand products, operating stores from coast to coast.

FGL Sports' banners are strategically customized to serve the needs of a wide range of demographic groups with specific product and sport preferences, at varying price points, from coast to coast. The company and its franchisees employ thousands of people in communities across Canada.

Learn more at FGLSports.com

Identifying yourself as a Chamber member clearly shows that you are part of the largest and most influential business organization in Calgary.  It can draw other members to your business, help you find new clients and helps the Chamber grow and prosper, in turn, helping you do the same.

Chamber members of any level are welcome to use the Calgary Chamber member logo on their website, social media or promotional materials.

Light, dark or transparent we have an option to fit your needs - get yours today!

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.