Location: Calgary Chamber
Address: 100 6th Ave SW
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Nearly every day we hear someone protest their lack of time, so for the first iF series event of 2012, we are exploring the question: iF you had an extra day, how would you use it?

Imagine the possibilities of what you might do, or achieve. Would you use it to explore – physically or intellectuality – something you have always wanted to do? Or would you live that extra day like it was your last day – reaching out to make the world a better place?

Join us for another inspiring afternoon of conversations and creativity. 

Location: The Westin Hotel - Ballroom
Address: 320 4th Ave SW
Date:  Thursday, March 1, 2012 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please join us for the fourth event in our Aboriginal Business Connections Series, “Renewed Relationships for Success,” as we equip businesses and aboriginal communities with the knowledge and tools to build successful working relationships.

Click here to register.

Location: Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Alberta Room
Address: 133 9th Ave SW
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the top 10 barriers preventing Canadian business from competing in the global marketplace, and how breaking down those barriers will increase Canada’s competitiveness.

Purchase your seat here.

We’re looking to hear from you – our members – to find out what you do and how the Calgary Chamber has helped you grow and succeed as a business. These short stories can include everything from how attending a Chamber event provided you with the business intelligence needed to solve a business problem, to how a Chamber networking event helped you connect with a new customer that’s benefited your business. 

If you’ve got a good story to share, please contact Jesse Semko at jsemko@calgarychamber.com. This information may be featured on the front page of our newly designed website – which we are now in the process of designing – or some of our other marketing materials scheduled to come out later this year. 

Location: The Lougheed Building
Address: 604 - 1st St SW
Date: Thursday, March 1, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m

Technology commercialization has its challenges. However, resources and funding programs are available to support technology development for small and medium sized enterprises in Alberta. What do you need to know about commercialization support within Alberta? Attend the Alberta Innovation System to find out.

Free for members, $10 for non-members. Pre-register by February 27 via fax at 403-264-7084 or by e-mail cchurcher@fieldlaw.com.

Location: Reeves College
Address: Room 200, 206 - 7th Ave SW
Date: Monday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Join Pôle emploi international (France), a public sector agency specializing in international employment and mobility, for a presentation on their services that will help recruit the personnel you need, free of charge. Representatives from the Canadian embassies in France and Tunisia will also outline temporary worker and permanent resident programs.

Call 403-802-0880, ext. 109 or e-mail carol.genest@lecdea.ca to get information or RSVP.

Every year Business in Calgary magazine recognizes people in the business community who have contributed to making Calgary the great city that it is, through their personal integrity, business initiatives, community involvement and philanthropic activities. These individuals are owners and managers of successful private and public companies based in Calgary, and are the primary people responsible for the performance of their employees and company direction.

If you know someone who fits this profile, nominate them today as a Leader of Tomorrow. The winners will be profiled in the July issue of Business in Calgary.

Nominate someone today.