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Gerry Ritz: Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Gerry Ritz: Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Thursday January 23, 2014
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Hotel Blackfoot
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE

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Agriculture has been a vital industry in Western Canada and is emerging yet again as a powerful force in our economy.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz will be taking to the Chamber podium to discuss the current state of Canadian agriculture, the dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board, and outline the benefits of the recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union.

Join us as Minister Ritz shares his insight into the future of Canadian agriculture.

Our President: Calgary needs to remove barriers to stay competitive

Our President: Calgary needs to remove barriers to stay competitive

Calgary is now one of North America's most expensive places to do business.

We have some of the highest labour, real estate, parking and housing costs in Canada. There was a time when Calgary enjoyed the high growth but low costs of business. Now our costs are a challenge to the attraction and retention of people and workers. Ultimately, our cost is our biggest barrier to competitiveness.

Take a look at Chamber President Adam Legge's blog to hear his thoughts on keeping Calgary an attractive place for business.

Fire Chief Bruce Burrell: Leading in a time of crisis

Fire Chief Bruce Burrell: Leading in a time of crisis

Monday January 27, 2014
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Hyatt Regency
700, Center Street SE

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Every business has ups and downs, but when a crisis erupts, how do we react, manage and lead?

During the June floods, Fire Chief Burrell took off his fire chief hat and started working around the clock as the head of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency, leading our city through the flood crisis.

You can't afford to miss the stories and lessons in crisis management from Chief Burrell.

Social media tip of the week: Using Twitter lists to hone incoming content

Social media tip of the week: Using Twitter lists to hone incoming content

There's a lot of content flying around Twitter. It's not only a great place to interract and promote your business, but it's also a place to learn about your customers and competition.

Have you ever found yourself wanting to keep an eye on a specific group of accounts, even accounts you don't want to follow? There's an easy fix for that.

Find out how simple it is to build a Twitter list and start customizing your content today.

Aboriginal Awareness Training: Essential to industry

Aboriginal Awareness Training: Essential to the energy industry

Thursday January 30, 2014
8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

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Energy projects cannot move forward without collaboration, consultation and approval from Aboriginal communities. It's essential in opening new markets worldwide.

This all-day workshop will be led by one of Canada's foremost diversity training experts, Dr. Neil McDonald, and is essential for anyone looking to forge relationships with Aboriginal groups.

You can't miss this exceptional professional development opportunity.

Meet the 2014 Calgary Chamber Board of Directors

Meet the 2014 Calgary Chamber Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provide governance and strategic direction for the Chamber, ensuring it stays accountable in representing all types of business in our city.

As we start 2014, we are happy to welcome Leah Lawrence as our new Chair alongside six new board members.

Meet all 14 members of the 2014 Board of Directors.

Business After Hours shifts into high gear at SPEEDERS Indoor ProKarts

Business After Hours shifts into high gear at SPEEDERS Indoor ProKarts

Thursday January 30, 2014
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Calgary Chamber
58, Aero Drive NE

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When you combine lightning fast ProKarts and networking in a fantastic facility for your whole team, you get Business After Hours like you've never seen it before.

Learn the ropes of indoor racing, feel the excitement of a SPEEDERS ProKarts experience, and see how SPEEDERS can help strengthen your team.

Business After Hours is fun, lively and a different take on the traditional networking event. Meet potential clients, grow your network and spread the word about your business in a relaxed, after work atmosphere.

Get your tickets today for networking in the fast lane!

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Chinese New Year Gala

Chinese New Year Gala

Friday February 7, 2014
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Silver Dragon Restaurant
106 3rd Avenue SE

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The Calgary Chamber is proud to partner with the Calgary Chinese Merchants Association to celebrate the Year of the Horse at its Chinese New Year Gala.

This inaugural gala aims to bring Calgary's business communities together to celebrate and learn about each other's business practices. The evening will include a lion dance, draw prizes, games and a Feng Shui master foretelling what the Year of the Horse will bring for business.

You will not want to miss this incredible cultural and business experience.

Build your business over breakfast at 7:15 Networking

Start your year off right with breakfast networking

Tuesday January 21, 2014
7:00 am – 9:00 am

Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

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Make 2014 the year your business takes flight by meeting new people and spreading the word about your operation across the city. Our 7:15 am breakfast networking is the best networking opportunity in the city. Speak to an audience who is keen to hear about your business and how it can help them, while growing your network and finding new clients.

Expand your network and join us for breakfast!

Chamber members get discounted services from Western Compensation and Benefits Consultants

Chamber members get discounted services from Western Compensation and Benefits Consultants

The Calgary Chamber creates benefits and value for our members through partnerships with a wide variety of service providers.

As a member of the Chamber, you can save 15% off any of Western Compensation and Benefits Consultants' compensation reports.

Learn how you can take advantage of this offer and start saving money today!

Maximize your membership with Chamber 101 workshops!

Maximize your membership with Chamber 101 workshops!

In addition to the networking opportunities, speaking events and advocacy, the Chamber has a diverse set of resources to help your business grow. To showcase this, we're running the Chamber 101 workshops to highlight the ways to maximize your membership.

 

Chamber 101: Online workshop
January 16, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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The Calgary Chamber is dedicated to promoting our member’s businesses online and offline. We offer members a variety of online marketing opportunities to help your company gain more exposure in the marketplace.

Chamber 101: Business savings programs
January  23,12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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As a business owner your priorities are focused on maximizing profitability and growing your business. Did you know that by simply taking advantage of our business savings programs you can recover the cost of your membership many times over?

Chamber 101: Social media
January 30, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Social media is a cost-effective method of marketing your business, however it can seem intimidating to the unseasoned user. Our workshop will show you how easy it is to take advantage of the three major social media platforms to expand your reach.

Chamber 101: Networking
February 6, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Learning how to network effectively is one of the most powerful tools you can use to grow your business.Our team will show you the power of relationship building, helping you win new customers, recruit talent and discover investors.

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