Friday, February 5, 2016
7:30 am – 9:30 am
The Westin Calgary
320 4th Avenue SW

Please note an earlier version of this newsletter stated the time of this event incorrectly. The correct timing is above.

With a climate change plan and royalty review recently unveiled in Alberta, and mayors from across the country weighing in on pipelines - all amidst the most difficult natural resources economy since the 1980s - how do we build the solutions that will get Canada's natural resources to market?”

Join Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, for an important conversation about earning the confidence of Canadians and charting a new path forward.

Given the state of the economy, 'innovation' and 'diversification' are two words you've started to hear being thrown around a lot more lately.

But the big question is how do we innovate and diversify?

Read our latest blog for a collection of online resources to help your business turn those buzz words into a reality.

Thursday, February 11, 2016
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Local 522
522 6th Avenue SW

Canada’s business community has benefited tremendously from gender equality and the contribution of female leaders. However, there is still much road ahead in terms of engaging more women in leadership roles, corporate boards, economically-diverse professions and addressing compensation gaps.

Join us for an open conversation with the newly elected Federal Minister of the Status of Women, Patricia Hajdu, as she discusses her plans to help advance women further into economic and leadership positions as a critical component to developing the Canadian, and Calgarian, economy.

Don't miss this timely discussion on gender parity.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

As Calgary’s representative in the new Federal Cabinet, Minister of Veteran Affairs, and Associate Minister of National Defence, Kent Hehr will share an update from Ottawa and his portfolio, the priorities he has heard from Calgarians, and what he plans to do to support Calgary’s business community.

Due to overwhelming demand, we've made some adjustments with the help of our friends and Chamber members at the Hyatt Regency Calgary to make a few more tickets available.

Come hear from Calgary’s representative in the new Federal Cabinet.

• Calgary confronts tough choices for a diversified economy
• Giving liberal arts their due: Why corporate Alberta should value graduates of liberal arts programs
• 30 websites to help you grow your mind and expand your business
• Globe & Mail report: Canada’s labour market not keeping up with ‘changing times’
• How Netflix created an enviable company culture 

LinkedIn is an inescapable part of online life for working professionals. But much of the advice on how to leverage it is targeted at big names.

More often than not, small businesses make mistakes in how they approach LinkedIn because they are patterning their strategies after approaches that work for larger companies with huge budgets, lots of brand awareness and extensive social-media systems.

With that in mind, here are tips on how small businesses can use LinkedIn.

Thursday, February 4, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Marriott Calgary South
3750 Market Street SE

Please note that Business After Hours are members-only events. If your company isn't a Calgary Chamber member yet, it should be. Contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com.

Our upcoming Business After Hours in south Calgary will help you not only invest in your own wellness, but also grow your business through networking with some of our city's top business professionals.

Explore both the Residence Inn and Courtyard properties of Marriott Calgary South as you navigate your way through an exciting Passport Adventure set up throughout the properties. As you tour, Soma Hammam and Spa will have stations setup for shoulder massages and hand paraffin treatments.

Join us for another tremendous Business After Hours filled with networking, shared experiences, and wellness.

Does your business need a website or help with social media marketing, but can’t afford to hire full-time?

Meet RCKTSHP, an online marketplace helping small businesses get online and grow. Here you can post the project your company needs help with, and RCKTSHP will promote it to thousands of local freelancers who can help make it a success.

Learn more at RCKTSHP.com.

Thursday, February 11, 2016
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

 

If you're a Calgary Chamber member, you are eligible for exclusive savings on payment processing services from our partners at First Data. 

In this special webinar, you will find out how First Data can help your business grow with preferred pricing and products tailored to suit your payment processing needs - all from the comfort of your computer.

Register to learn how you can take advantage of this fantastic Business Savings Program.

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 Energy, A CNOOC Limited Company, for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.