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.

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

It’s budget time in Alberta, and we have a big problem: our fiscal model just isn’t working. In fact, it’s time we admit that the old Alberta Advantage is broken. But it doesn’t need to be this way. We can create a new Alberta Advantage.

Read about how Alberta is primed to redefine the Alberta Advantage.

With the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on the right to strike for public employees in Saskatchewan, it overturned its own precedent that should serve as exhibit #1 of this court’s increasingly activist bent. Who will feel the most significant implications of this ruling? Public-sector employers.

Read more about how this Supreme Court ruling will affect public-sector employers.

Thursday, March 12, 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 exposure when expanding globally.

Join us and decide if the time is right for global expansion.

With social media increasing connectivity with businesses, it's important to know how to handle interactions with your customers in the digital space.

Anything from a bad review or complaint to questions and praise have the potential to impact how your business is pereceived. Handling these interactions in a timely, positive fashion shows customers you're engaged and interested in what they have to say.

Learn how to maximize the impact of your social media customer service.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Hotel Blackfoot
5940 Blackfoot Trail

Three esteemed panelists will break down myths in the agriculture industry, the importance of food industry education and its practices, and why science and technology will continue to play a key role in the agricultural sector:

• Paul Thiel, Vice-President, Innovation & Public Affairs, Bayer CropScience
• Dave Dzisiak, North American Commercial Leader Grains and Oil, Dow AgroSciences
• Standford F. Balde, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta

Join us for a timely discussion on the important role of science and technology in ensuring that there is a safe and abundant food supply.

• Now is the time for Prentice to be bold, and that means sales tax
• The evening routines of the most successful people
• How to help your team bounce back from failure
• 16 ideas for creating a stronger team and better culture
• How to hold a successful meeting or convention

Business in Calgary's "Leaders" is a program that recognizes people in the business community who have contributed to making Calgary the great city that it is, through their personal integrity, values, business initiatives, community involvement, innovation, and philanthropic activities.

Leaders are owners, partners, CEOs or presidents of successful private and public companies based in Calgary, and are the primary stakeholders responsible for the performance of their employees and company direction.

Nominate a Leader by Monday, March 9th at BusinessInCalgary.com

With over 40 years of home building experience, family-owned Cardel Homes is a leading Calgary new home builder. From single-family homes to townhomes and condos, Cardel homes are built for real life in top Calgary communities.

Cardel consistently endeavors to achieve new levels of excellence in their homebuilding, business practices and philanthropic pursuits. Their ultimate goal? Give today’s families what they want: functional floorplans, features that make easier and top value in a great home.

Learn more at CardelHomes.com

On behalf of Mexico's Ministry of Energy, we would like to invite Alberta energy companies to participate in a 2-day business mission to Mexico City to learn about the potential of the Mexican energy industry. 

• Receive first-hand updates on Mexico's First Bidding Round by top government officials
• Participate in nteractive workshops on practical investor needs
• Network with Mexican energy industry professionals

Contact Ramon Fosado at the Consulate of Mexico in Calgary by March 12, 2015 to join or for more information. 

No matter how low gas prices are, it never hurts to save another 3.5 cents per litre and as a Calgary Chamber member you have access to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's business savings with Esso.

Whether you have a small sales force or a large fleet of service vehicles, the Esso Business Card Program gives you exceptional fuel savings, powerful and easy-to-use fuel management tools and broad acceptance at nearly 1,800 Esso stations in Canada.

Learn more about these great business savings.

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.