This past week Calgary lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs, mentors and leaders: Ron Southern, who passed away at 85 years of age. Ron was the founder of ATCO Group and Spruce Meadows, and one of Calgary’s most respected business leaders over the past half-century.

Ron helped make Calgary a place that world leaders in politics and in business came together to discuss essential issues. His illustration of the Albertan dream, that if you work hard anything is possible here, is one of the best.

Read Chamber President Adam Legge's tribute to Ron Southern. 

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.

Yesterday, the Business Tax Reduction Proposal, a business tax rebate that could save every small- and medium-sized business hit by the economic downturn $2,400 – $14,000 was referred by a favourable vote of City Council to next week's priorities and finance committee.

The Chamber is fighting for your business and this is an important step forward in supporting our local business community during a time of need.

We were happy to create the proposal in partnership with Ward 8 Councillor Evan Woolley and Calgary Economic Development, and we will continue to work on this project with administration and committee over the next few weeks.

Read this Calgary Herald article to learn more about the proposal.

Thursday, February 4, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW

As we embark on our 125th year as Calgary's Chamber of Commerce, we would like to invite you to join us in swearing-in our 2016 Board Chair, Denis Painchaud, Director of International Government Relations at Nexen Inc., A CNOOC Limited Company.

But what kind of Chamber celebration would it be without helping you grow your business? As you celebrate this moment in Chamber history, you'll also have the opportunity to hear valuable insights from former Calgary Police Chief, Rick Hanson, on what your business needs to know to ensure is continued success in the face of terrorism risks.

This is one swearing-in you don't want to miss. Register today!

One of the benefits to being a Growth and above Calgary Chamber member is the opportunity to attend the Leaders Lunch series. January 19th marked the first Leaders Lunch of 2016, and covered advanced lease management strategies. Doesn’t sound too exciting, right? Wrong.

In this information-filled workshop, real estate expert Grant Kosowan, President of Orange Group and legal counsel Robert Fooks, head of McLeod Law's Corporate and Commercial Practice Group, shared tangible advice and insights on how to leverage current market conditions to make the most of your current leasing situation. 

Read more about the tips and tricks shared in this exclusive workshop.

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.

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

• Introducing CanExport, a new program to help Canadian exporters expand their horizons
• 5 simple exercises to fix the damage your desk job does
• Data visualization: How to make extreme numbers resonate
• The 5 most damaging marketing mistakes new entrepreneurs make
• Canada to agree to terms of TPP but ratification not guaranteed

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.

If your business has a Facebook Page, you have an opportunity to add a free call-to-action button under your Cover Image.

Easily setup in under 5 minutes, this button can be used to drive traffic back to your company’s website, call attention to a whitepaper or even have people sign up for your email list. The types of CTA buttons currently available are divided into three categories:

• Get in touch (call now, contact us, send message)
• Buy products or services (book now, shop now, sign up)
• More options (play game, use app, watch video)

Learn more about how you can setup this button. 

International Fitness Holdings Inc. is the parent company of World Health, SPALADY and Bankers Hall Club. wns and operates World Health, SPA LADY, and The Bankers Hall Club. With over 100,000 members in 14 convenient locations, and a collective 75+ years of operations, the IFH group of clubs is one of Calgary’s top providers of health and fitness services.

As passionate health and fitness professionals, they are dedicated to helping Albertans live healthy and active lifestyles, while striving to lead their industry professionalism, fulfillment and service excellence.

Learn more at IFHInc.ca.

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.