🆕 Energy Future: Alberta's carbon tax—It’s impact on the economy and the need for policy certainty

📅 April 19, 2017    🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm    📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary

The carbon tax has been one of the most hotly debated policy changes in Alberta politics. But despite all the coverage and experts weighing in on the issue, one thing remains clear: there are still a lot of unanswered questions.

That's why in this edition of the Energy Future series, we're bringing some of Alberta’s high-level CEOs and biggest names in business to provide their perspectives on one of the most important policy changes in recent history. You'll hear from:

• Brian Ferguson, CEO, Cenovus
• Scott Thon, CEO, BHE Canada
• Chris Ragan, Chair, Ecofiscal Commission
• Suzanne West, CEO, Imaginea Energy

2017 Southern Alberta commercial tenant real estate forum

📅 March 14, 2017    🕒 7:30 am – 11:30 am    📍 St. Louis Hotel

The Calgary Chamber, Orange Group Commercial Real Estate, and McLeod Law have partnered to present this first-of-its-kind event aimed at helping businesses navigate the commercial real estate market in the current economic environment.

This jam-packed morning of expert advice takes a deep-dive approach into topics such as:

• Ways to profit from a weak economy
• Negotiating your lease renewal or finding new space
• Top landmines in almost every commercial lease
• Getting landlords to compete for your commercial business

Fast-Growth Champions: Global entrepreneurs, unsung heroes

📅 March 28, 2017    🕒 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm    📍 ATB Entrepreneur Centre

Calgary's entrepreneurial spirit is legendary, driven by entrepreneurs who are making a name for themselves around the world as disruptive innovators.

At Fast-Growth Champions, you'll hear first-hand the inspiring untold stories of grit, determination, success and failure, from some of our city’s rising global leaders.

• DJ Sures, Founder & CEO, EZ-Robot Inc.
• Jeremy Bridge, President & CEO, PK Sound
• Melissa Gunning, CEO & Founder, Wean Green

🆕 Business After Hours at Nexus Exhibits

📅 April 5, 2017    🕒 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm    📍 Nexus Exhibits

Trade show season is coming up fast and while each one is a unique opportunity for your business to shine, maximizing your impact can be a challenge. To help your business get expo-ready (both online and in real life), our next Business After Hours is happening at the hub of great display solutions: Nexus Exhibits.

Don't miss this unique opportunity on how to combine digital and display to make your booth the star of your next trade show.

🆕 2017 Distinguished Business Leader Award

📅 June 22, 2017    🕒 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm    📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary

The Haskayne School of Business and Calgary Chamber both steadfastly believe that celebrating ethical leadership is essential to ensuring the success of our city and business community. That's why each year we partner to present the Distinguished Business Leader Award.

For it's 25th anniversary this June, we would like to invite you to join us in recognizing ethical, cross-generational and inspiring leadership in our community.

Expanding your influence

Making your business' competitiveness a priority for Alberta's 2017 budget

It’s no secret that the past year was a tough one for our business community. For Alberta to once again realize its economic potential, the Chamber believes that our provincial government must pursue fiscal discipline and prioritize policies that encourage business competitiveness. 

Through Budget 2017, we have an opportunity to do just that.

With your interests at heart, we have constructed a pre-budget submission to help the Alberta Government understand the business community's priorities.

Tips to grow your business

Digital tip: The golden rules of good web design

Your website is the first impression that many consumers will have of your company. But a well designed website? That's a great sales tool for small businesses.

However, with shifts in consumer behaviour and developments on the technology front, there a lot of factors to consider to ensure your site is accomplishing your goals. Check out this handy list of simple yet effective best practices to set your website apart from the competition.

What we're reading...

• Intrapreneurial success: Leading disruption, managing change
• An agenda for the future of global business
• Who you should send to negotiate for you
• Is data socialization the next big thing in data analytics?
• Longtime Calgary restaurant closes in wake of ‘ever-increasing city property taxes’

Member insights

Meet new Champion member Bilal Hydrie of Inclusive Energy

Dedicated to making Calgary a better place to live and work for all, Champion members are true community leaders. Say hello to Bilal Hydrie, President and CEO of Inclusive Energy, and find out what his company is doing to make our city grow and prosper.

Chamber member: Dandly

Founded in 2012, Dandly, Inc. is a management consulting company that focuses on corporate documentation. Serving clients in Canada and the USA, Dandly provides prompt end-to-end service to a diverse clientele, establishing lasting relationships while delivering professionalism, inclusivity, and integrity. 

Dandly focuses on two main areas of service: management consulting and writing and communications. They use a unique, results-oriented approach that focuses on client and team communication to deliver the highest quality results for your vision and strategy.

Members get access to a corporate benefits plan at small business rates

Just because your business isn't the biggest company in Calgary doesn't mean you can't offer amazing benefits to your employees. If you're a member of the Calgary Chamber, you automatically qualify to receive comprehensive coverage from the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

As one of the most substantial benefit plans of its kind available in Canada, you gain access to unparalleled traditional coverage such as life, health, dental and disability, critical illness and so much more. It's like having a corporate benefits plan at small business rates!

From our partners

2017 Best of Calgary surveys: Cityscapes and People

What are your most loved spots around the city? Who are your favourite Calgarians?

Best of Calgary, in partnership with your Calgary Chamber, is proud to announce that the Cityscapes and People category is now open! Have your say and share your top picks now—the survey is only open for this category until March 7th. 

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