Mayor Nenshi: A town hall on business and the economy 

📅 December 13, 2016    🕒 7:00 am – 9:00 am  📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary

Recently announcing his plans to run for his third term in office next year, Mayor Naheed Nenshi will discuss his plans to boost our economy, create jobs and implement the necessary infrastructure to stimulate growth.   

Please join us for a very timely and important Mayoral address to Calgary’s business community. 

Jumpstart your business with the Chamber’s new Innovation Accelerator Program

As part of our Onward event series, the Calgary Chamber has launched its new Innovation Accelerator Program to help companies dramatically ramp up their innovation game – fast. Led by international quality experts, this 90 day program digs deep into everything from change management and mind mapping to leadership for innovation and risk assessment, to help you transform your business and accelerate your company’s growth.

We are looking for senior representatives from small- and medium-sized businesses to be part of our first cohort starting in January.

Contact us if you are looking to take a two-year leap forward in innovation in only three months time!

Policy and Pints: Cutting through the noise on a Carbon Tax 

📅 December 6, 2016    🕒 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  📍 Village Brewery

Making headlines across the country, there has been a lot of talk about Alberta’s new carbon tax policy in the media over the past year, making it hard to live in this province without hearing about it. But what are the facts?  

Join us for a local brew as an expert panel unpacks everything you need to know about how the carbon tax works, how it will specifically impact your business and find out ways to offset these tax increases to help your business avoid further costs.  

From the blog

Guest blog: Should employers increase salaries?

Barry Cook, a partner with Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants provides some insights regarding their latest compensation research along with some suggestions for employers around raises.

Calgary Chamber of Commerce members are eligible to receive a 15% discount on compensation reports.

Tips to grow your business

Digital tip: Twitter can help employees raise their value by being idea scouts and idea connectors 

New research suggests that employees with a diverse Twitter network — one that exposes them to people and ideas they don’t already know — tend to generate better ideas.

Can Twitter make your employees more innovative?

Fast-Growth Champions: How to tell your brand story

📅 November 29th     🕒 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm      📍 Trolley 5

Every business has a unique story to tell, and one of the most effective marketing strategies to build client relationships, increase sales and enhance your brand is by tapping into that story.

To help you learn the right way to tell it, we're bringing you up close and personal with four powerhouse perspectives: two beloved entrepreneurial businesses, a national media expert, and a rockstar marketer. So gather 'round, grab an after-work beverage, and settle in for tips on how to tell the story about your business that gets noticed.

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Structured: How your business can benefit from Calgary's high commercial vacancy

📅 December 14th      🕒 7:30 am – 11:00 am      📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary

Does your lease represent a significant portion of your overall business costs? Are you looking to learn how your company can benefit from Calgary's higher commercial vacancy rates? Then this morning will most likely save your business anywhere from thousands of dollars per year to hundreds of thousands during the term of your tenancy.

Hear the no-nonsense scoop from veteran experts on:

• Re-negotiating your renewal or finding new space
• Avoiding the landmines in almost every commercial lease
• How to get landlords to compete for your commercial business. 

Member insights

Chamber Member: Grey Eagle Resort & Casino

The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino welcomed its first guests on May 2nd, 2014. With a luxurious 178 room hotel, 2,500 seat state-of-the-art event centre, and a convention centre, in only two years the Resort it has grown into an iconic landmark in Calgary. The Casino itself is also celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2017.

Located on the Tsuut’ina Nation, the rich culture and heritage of the Nation is showcased throughout the property. The Tsuut’ina people believe in looking after one another and focusing on future growth and opportunities, and those are values that the Resort was built on to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
 

Members get exclusive discounts from Lundgren and Young Insurance

As a Calgary Chamber member you have the opportunity to access great discounts from Lundgren and Young Insurance. Take advantage of a 20% discount on automobile policies and 5% discount on homeowners policies.

Our members also get a dedicated broker, Air Miles Reward Miles, a 6 business hour response guarantee and 4 Calgary branches to serve you.

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