Wednesday, October 19, 2016
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW

Canada’s vast size and reliance on trade and travel mean that an efficient, competitive, and accessible national transportation system is essential to the country’s prosperity and social fabric. 

Join us to hear from Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency, and learn about opportunities and challenges before the national transportation system – and key steps the Agency is taking to keep pace with change.

Tickets will go fast – don't miss this pivotal event!

This past weekend Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $12.20 per hour. Increases have already been scheduled for the next 2 years as well on course for a $15/hour minimum wage in 2018.

If this has a significant impact on your business, positive or negative, we’d love to hear from you. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Chamber’s policy work, and potentially even to be featured in the media.

To connect, email us at policy@calgarychamber.com.

Thursday, October 20, 2016
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BMO Centre – Hall C
1410 Olympic Way SE

The highlight of #SBWYYC 2016 is a half-day of professional development for entrepreneurs: the Small Business Calgary Conference, where you can attend valuable breakout sessions led by expert presenters. Check out sessions like:

• Collecting receivables and debts: How to set yourself up for success
• Creating a  sales funnel management process you can take to the bank
• Entpreneurial leadership: Taking your business to the next level
• Maximizing your digital presence

Kickstart your company culture of learning and bring your whole team for the big day!

Tuesday, October 25, 2016
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Double Zero Chinook
1113 6455 MacLeod Trail

Calgary is emerging as a hub for some of the most innovative tech companies anywhere. At this Fast-Growth Champions, you'll hear from local tech disruptors who are shaking up emerging and established industries. Each will share how they have pulled off exponential growth in spite of the economic situation in our city, and how they deal with the challenge of attracting the right talent.

Hear from:

• Bryan de Lottinville, Founder and CEO, Benevity
• Tom Short, Founder and President, Kudos
• Tom Bielecki, Founder and CEO, PrintToPeer

Join us after work for a slice of award-winning Neopolitan-style pizza, and stories that show tech is thriving in Calgary.

Thursday, November 3, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cococo Chocolatiers
1313 1st Street SE

Chocolate is an indulgence to all the senses, and you can bet our upcoming Business After Hours at Cococo Chocolatiers will do the same.

At this uniquely interactive event hosted at the little castle-esque chocolaterie on Macleod Trail, Cococo's expert chocolatiers will handcraft a selection of their award-winning creations before your very eyes for you to sample. You will even have the opportunity to design your own chocolate creation by selecting from a variety of popular fillings and decorations.

This Business After Hours, join us for quality networking with a side of chocolate.

Monday, October 17, 2016
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
National Music Centre – Studio Bell
850 4th Street SE

This event is part of Small Business Week Calgary.

Imagine local entrepreneurs pitching their business on a stage to a room full of 300 people – that's the BoostR Stage at ATB BoostR’s live pitch event. The fun part is that YOU are in the crowd and YOU get to decide how much money each entrepreneur will win that night!

Come for the networking and stay to support your fellow Albertans who are working hard to launch and/or grow their business, shape our local community and make a positive impact.

Join us to help shape the future of one of Calgary's up and coming entrepreneurs.

• Alberta to introduce tax credit for investments in small businesses up until 2019
• 5 ways to revamp your follow-up emails
• Infusing an iconic brand with innovation
• Pokémon Go and marketing
• How to keep up with changing customer expectations
  

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
7:00 am – 9:00 am
St. Louis Hotel
403 8th Avenue SE

'Measure up! Shape your future' is part of Small Business Week Calgary.

What's at the root of Canada's much-discussed productivity gap? How is this impacting the bottom line of our small- and medium-sized businesses and their ability to compete? What do the most successful entrepreneurs do to up their game?

Come hear the answers to these questions as Michael Denham, President and CEO of BDC—the only Canadian bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs—reveals the results of a comprehensive study on productivity of 1,500 Canadian business owners. You will also hear about Canada's first ever business productivity benchmarking tool that BDC will be launching this fall.

Join us at the historic St. Louis Hotel for this insightful discussion on productivity in the entrepreneurial business.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
National Music Centre – Studio Bell
850 4th Street SE

This event is part of Small Business Week Calgary.

Calgary used to be all meat and potatoes but these days, there's a foodie renaissance happening and it's being driven by local entrepreneurs. Join McLeod Law for an evening of up-close and personal interviews moderated by Partner Robert Fooks (aka "Fooksie") with Village Brewery's Jim Button, Jennifer Carlson and Jill Vos from Baby Gourmet, and CHARCUT's John Jackson.

This is one event you won't want to miss!

Does your business stand out as successfully as the hair of an 80’s diva?

BottomLine Marketing creates stand out strategies, so you get leads coming to you while you work in your business, or take a break, or even go on a vacation! (Imagine that!) Traditional approaches just don’t work in this digital world, and cookie cutter strategies don’t get results. BottomLine Marketing strives to offer fresh angles, sound techniques, and marketing tailored to your business' needs that actually work.

Learn more at BottomLineMarketing.ca.

The 8th Annual Women in Leadership and Business Conference on November 21st and 22nd, 2016 is a national, 2-day interactive learning and professional development event focused on growing your business and advancing your career. The event is designed to engage delegates with speakers and other attendees, and includes a total of 12 workshops, plus keynotes, discussion groups and networking.

Calgary Chamber members can use promo code CCOCVIP to get an early bird ticket for $999. Code expires October 6, 2016.

Register today!

The Talent Pool, in collaboration with HRIA and Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business, is conducting a study on Calgary employers’ perceptions on hiring and integrating internationally trained professionals into the workplace.

As a member of Calgary’s business community, you are invited to share your perspective by filling out a short 20-minute survey. You even have a chance to win one of three $100 Amazon.ca gift cards.

Responses are due by Tuesday, October 11th – submit yours today!

First Data’s trademark is providing fast, safe and cost-efficient transactions. Regardless of your banking relationship, they can provide Chamber Members with an unbiased opinion on their merchant services and offer great rates and customer service.

Let First Data analyze your latest statement and they will meet or beat your current rates. If they can't meet or beat your current payment processing fees, you will earn a $1000 MasterCard gift card!*

Connect with First Data to find out how they can help your business save today!

*Offer valid until December 31, 2016.

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, CNOOC Nexen, AltaLink, BDC, ATB Financial, Brookfield Residential, Shaw and University of Calgary, for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.