You have less than two weeks to get your nominations in for Small Business Week.

It only takes a minute to nominate yourself or another Calgary-based company with fewer than 100 employees and an amazing track record. The companies could be eligible for one of six Small Business Week awards that we’re giving out during the third week of October. The finalists for these awards will be profiled on SmallBusinessWeekCalgary.com, and will enjoy a boost in public exposure that’s been known to attract new customers, employees and business partners—and lead to higher sales.

Don’t wait. Nominate a great small business today. It’s quick, and anonymous. 

Tuesday August 27, 2013
7:15 am – 9:00 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Building relationships with other business people in Calgary can also help grow your client list through referrals and other connections. We like to think of 7:15 am Networking as extending your marketing team across the entire city. Don’t forget to bring business cards (at least 30) to exchange over coffee and breakfast.

This is a member-only event. If you are a member who would like to attend, get your tickets today.

If you are a non-member who is interested in attending, please contact membership services at 403 750 0440 or membership@calgarychamber.com

Brought to you by PROFIT magazine, and designed for the entrepreneurial owners of established businesses, the PROFIT Growth Summit will connect you with the people and ideas that can take your enterprise to the next level.

• Network with the CEOs of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies
• Discover the best practices of PROFIT 500 firms
• Hear the success stories of leading entrepreneurs
• Learn from experts about business financing, sales, HR, leadership and more
• Includes the PROFIT 500 Awards Luncheon

Register today for this great all-day event.

Tuesday October 15, 2013
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Deerfoot Inn
1000, 11500 35th Street SE
 

In Calgary’s 2013 municipal election, all eyes will be on the aldermanic elections and the Calgary Chamber is delighted to be able to help focus attention on aldermanic candidates and make sure their voices are heard.

Hosted by the Calgary Chamber, the Urban Development Institute, and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Calgary Region, this event will be the single most comprehensive forum of this municipal election and a great opportunity for Calgary businesses to engage with municipal candidates.

Save the date and join us as aldermanic candidates from every city ward comment on key election issues around Calgary’s economic prosperity and growth management initiatives.

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Find out how you can get significant savings and enjoy convenience, control and security with PetroCanada.

A couple of bankers offered some advice to business owners trying to get back on their feet after June’s terrible flooding July 31, at the Business Flood Recovery Expo July 31.

“It’s a very emotional time and you have to act on tough decisions,” said Dwayne Mann, senior vice-president, western and pacific region for ATB. “But don’t act on emotion, try to assess each situation as rationally as possible.”

About 250 business people came to the expo organized by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce to get one stop shopping for information about flood recovery from about 50 speakers and exhibitors.

See what else the bankers had to say at the expo.

Printy Rubber Stamp, just west of the Stampede grounds, was devastated by the Calgary floods. Watch this YouTube clip to see the water rushing by their offices.

Printy produces quality custom stamps, seals, name badges and more. With same day fabrication and courier services your order is ready when you need it. If you are having trouble coming up with a design, or are wondering if an image will work for one of their products, they can help. 

For more information visit PrintyStamp.com

TELUS is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $11 billion of annual revenue and 13.2 million customer connections including wireless subscribers, wireline network access lines, Internet subscribers and TELUS TV customers.

TELUS is becoming the benchmark for business excellence in provincial, national and international arenas. Our growing list of achievements is evidence of the respect and recognition the TELUS team is winning.

For more information visit TELUS.com