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Finance Minister Doug Horner – Alberta’s budget 2013

Finance Minister Doug Horner – Alberta’s budget 2013

Friday March 8, 2013
11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

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Alberta is in a tough financial spot. Our oil is selling at a deep discount compared to the world price. A lack of pipeline capacity and access to a wider range of customers, along with a glut of supply in the North American marketplace, has resulted in a price differential for Western Canadian oil that is sitting around $30 per barrel less than what it would fetch on the world market.

This price differential is contributing to a provincial revenue shortfall, leading to speculation as to what measures government will take to deal with this situation, including adding healthcare premiums, taking on more debt and maybe even introducing a provincial sales tax.

Fresh from delivering the 2013 provincial budget, Alberta’s Finance Minister Doug Horner will separate fact from fiction by offering extended views on the government’s budget position in a speech to the Calgary business community.

Learn more about the fiscal direction of the province and get the inside story on how the government’s belt-tightening measures will impact your business.

Canadian Ambassador to China offers tips to access Asia’s biggest market

Canadian Ambassador to China offers tips to access Asia’s biggest market

A business audience of 110 people listened to the Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques speak last week, looking for an insider’s take on how to make inroads into the coveted Chinese growth market. During this talk, the ambassador shared advice on everything from dealing with cultural differences to protecting intellectual property.

Learn more about the advice the Ambassador offered to Calgary businesses.

Business After Hours

Jones New York, Willow Park Village

Wednesday March 20, 2013
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jones New York, Willow Park Village
10816 McLeod Trail South East, Suite 488

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Business After Hours is one of the best networking opportunities in the city. These events create the perfect opportunity for you to discover new businesses and potential clients while networking with other people in Calgary’s business community.

Join us at clothing boutique Jones New York in Willow Park Village for a fashion presentation by one of their retail style experts! Plus, enjoy an exclusive shopping night with special offers – just for you!

Enjoy free appetizers and a complimentary drink with the purchase of your ticket.

Finance Minister Doug Horner: The upcoming provincial budget won’t be pretty

Finance Minister Doug Horner: The upcoming provincial budget won’t be pretty

The world can change a lot in a year. Back in February 2012, Ron Liepert, Alberta’s finance minister at the time, spoke to the Calgary Chamber, noting the province needs to prepare for billions in revenue coming in from the oilsands, and that this “gusher” of new oilsands production could make the $5.2-billion surplus he forecasted for 2015 look like “nothing.”

Of course, Liepert’s rosy forecast never came tb o be. Since then, a confluence of factors has conspired to dry up the predicted gusher of revenue, leaving the government with billions of lost royalty and tax revenue.

Find out what measures the current Finance Minister Doug Horner plans to take to deal with this situation.

Dragon’s Den comes to Calgary

Dragon’s Den comes to Calgary

The Dragon’s Den will be holding open auditions in Calgary on Saturday, February 23 to find the next big thing for the hit series on CBC Television.

This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls for a chance to earn real investment from the Dragons’ own pockets.

Learn more on how you can pitch your business concept for the chance to appear on national television.

Are you one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies?

Are you one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies?

The national business magazine PROFIT is looking for companies for its annual PROFIT 500 list, which profiles Canada’s fastest-growing companies. The companies on this list will be featured in the June issue of the magazine. They will also likely receive local and national media attention that can attract new customers, employees and investors

In the past, Calgary companies on this list have included such homegrown standouts as the Original Joe’s restaurant franchise, and the DECO Windshield repair kiosks – recognizable by their orange tents seen in mall parking lots throughout western Canada.

If your business has grown by 50 per cent or more over the past five years, you could be a contender – apply today.

Chamber member spotlight: Maclin Ford

Chamber member spotlight: Maclin Ford

Maclin Ford is a tradition in Alberta. As Calgary’s used car source and Ford dealership, Maclin Ford has been making drivers happy since 1917. Our professional sales and service staff have the latest information and most up-to-date equipment to help you make the best decision for you.

Whether you are looking for new vehicles or a used car, you can’t do better than Maclin Ford. We understand driving in Alberta, from the frigid winter city driving to off-roading in the mountains and the badlands, our Fords are built for life in Canada.

Learn more at MaclinFordCalgary.com

Chamber members in the news

Chamber members in the news

Funding freeze would close some doctors’ offices
The Alberta Medical Association warns that a continued freeze on physician compensation would mean some doctors’ offices would shut their doors.

Insurance deadline looms for farmers
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation tells farmers they only have a week left to insure their pasture and hay land for the upcoming growing season.

Aux Sable Canada secures long term agreements to transport NGLs to US
A new agreement will see Aux Sable Canada work with Canadian producers to transport natural gas liquids to the United States beyond 2015.

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