Friday October 25, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Ave SW

The Calgary Chamber is pleased to host the Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne as she discusses her role as this year’s Chair of the Council of Federation and her belief that provincial leaders can work together to set the agenda for a national energy strategy and create the conditions for economic growth and job creation across the country.

Join us for Premier Kathleen Wynne’s first official visit to Alberta.

One of the coolest parts of Small Business Week 2013 is our free insider tours. To kick things off on Monday, we were hosted by the facinating Chef Paul Rogalski and were not only regaled with Rouge's incredible story (over 20 years in the making) but also got a look around the historic AE Cross house and its famous garden.

Check out a full recap of the Rouge Restaurant tour on our blog.

Join us for the rest of this week's Insider Tours  as  we take you inside three of our city’s most vibrant small businesses and offer a behind the scenes look as well as the stories that have led to their success.

Village Brewery October 25th, 2:00 pm

See the transformation of barley, hops, yeast and water into a delicious craft beer as well hear how a community based brewery was started.

CBC Studios October 23rd, 9:00 am

Witness the exciting hustle and bustle behind how newscasts and radio programs are created and brought to air. Learn the part the national broadcaster plays and get a deeper understanding of quality journalism.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions October 23rd, 5:30 pm

Learn about a new way to build your workspace that is faster, adaptable and more environmentally sustainable while costing the same as conventional construction.

The effects of the floods were extensive among Alberta businesses. An ATB Financial survey discovered that out of all SMEs in the province, one in five were negatively affected by the floods.

However, out of those negatively-affected businesses, 86 per cent expect to fully or partially recover by the first quarter of 2014. What do these numbers tell us?

They tell us that the water and mud didn’t win.

Read more of Wellington Holbrook's insight into the June floods on our blog.

Thursday November 7, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way

Our Fast-Growth Champions will share their knowledge about how human capital strengthens and grows a business. From social and personal attributes, performance and creating the right corporate culture, your people are your power—and the right people will ensure growth and success.

Panelists for this event will be:

• Shannon Bowen-Smed, president & CEO, Bowen Workforce Solutions Inc.
• Jory Lamb, president & CEO, VistaVu Solutions
• John Mackay, executive chairman and CEO, Mosaic Capital Corporation
• Matthew Heffernan, president & CEO, Zedi Inc.

Join our event and learn how to attract, cultivate and retain the right people to see your business thrive.

As part of Small Business Week, we've invited some of the Small Business Award judges to write guest blogs on our website. Shane B. King from McLeod Law is taking a look at a business who terminated an employee that was disabled and the legal fallout that resulted.

Read all of Shane King's response into the case and his advice for businesses in the same situation.

Thursday November 21, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way

Our Fast-Growth Champions will talk about how to create a brand promise you can deliver, rather than just talk about. By actually being ‘trustworthy’, ‘superior in quality’ and ‘innovative’, these businesses were able to differentiate their brands and experience unprecedented growth.

Panelists for this event will be:

• Justin Bobier, owner/president, Crystal Creek Homes
• Matthew Horne, founder/captain orange, Deco Windshields
• Robert Horricks, president & CEO, Blush Lane Organics

Join our event and learn more about making your brand stand apart.

Wednesday November 13, 2013
4:30 am – 8:30 pm
The Westin
320 4th Ave SW

Gentlemen, prepare your upper lip because Movember is back!

The Chamber is hosting an exclusive dinner reception with Mayo Clinic urologist Matthew Tollefson, M.D. to discuss the latest innovations on prostate cancer prevention, research, and treatment. Make sure you sport your 'stache.

Join us to hear details on prostate cancer prevention and treatment with a leading expert.

A delegation from the Calgary Chamber attended the 2013 Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in Kelowna September 28 to October 1.

The Calgary Chamber can proudly say that all of its submitted and co-sponsored policy resolutions were passed during the resolutions debate portion of the annual general meeting.

Read the full report of the Calgary Chambers activity at the Canadian Chamber AGM on our blog.

Thursday November 7, 2013
3:30 am – 5:00 pm
BMO Centre, Mustang Room
20 Roundup Way SE

Why does milk cost so much? Is supply management an outdated protectionist practice holding back Canada’s ability to benefit from open trade?

Come and be part of the discussion when Martha Hall Findlay, Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and Don Davies, New Democratic Party MP and Opposition Critic for International Trade discuss the big issues surrounding Canada’s supply management and trade partnerships.

Don’t miss what is surely to be an honest and informed debate focusing on emerging challenges facing western Canada.

Friday November 8, 2013
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Radisson Hotel South
4440 Gateway Boulevard NW

The 2013 Alberta Chambers of Commerce MP dinner runs November 8th in Edmonton. It's an opportunity to sit down with a Member of Parliament to discuss what matters to you most.

Attend and gain insight from our elected officials in Ottawa.

Through our partnership with The Business Link, Calgary Chamber members save on dozens of learning workshops that can be used to grow and build their business.

These sessions are ideal for start-ups and small businesses looking for insights on every stage of developing a business.

Learning sessions schedule – October

• Promotions: Creating Buzz for Your Biz on a Shoestring – October 17
• Business Dating? Networking in the Age of Social Media – October 23
• Build Your Business on Customer Referrals – October 24
• Accounting and Tax for Small Business – October 30

Contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com to start saving on these great workshops and more.

Wednesday October 23, 2013
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
RGO Office Supplies
100, 229 33 Street NE

Business After Hours is one of the best networking opportunities in the city and we are taking it to a new level during Small Business Week with a special announcement on small business strategy with Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier of Alberta.

Business After Hours is fun and lively, the perfect opportunity for you to discover new businesses and potential clients while networking with other people in Calgary’s business community. The Calgary Chamber is delighted that the next Business After Hours will be taking place at RGO Office Products, which has been a member of the Chamber for 45 years.

Get your tickets today.