Tuesday February 18, 2014
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
TELUS Convention Centre 
120 9th Avenue SE

Since taking the reins at Canadian Pacific in 2012, Hunter Harrison has set this iconic Canadian company back on track, earning him the title of Canadian Business’ Top Turnaround CEO of the Year.

Through rapid efficiency and service improvement measures, Harrison has turned CP into the good news story of Canadian transportation in 2013 hitting company-record low operating ratios. And, as he'll tell you, the transformational journey of CP is just beginning.

Join us and our partners at The Van Horne Institute for what is sure to be a rousing and thought-provoking discussion on the future of rail.

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 $100 on a small business archive package.

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

Friday February 7, 2014
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Silver Dragon Restaurant
106 3rd Avenue SE

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

Chinatown is one of Calgary's oldest communities and was also one of the hardest hit by the floods. Celebrate resilience and good fortune while forging new connections and gaining insight into what the Year of the Horse has in store with a Feng Shui expert during a fun, all-English program. 

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

Calgary is best known as the oil and gas capital of Canada, but that characterization brushes over a fascinating clean energy story. 

Alberta is home to some of the most innovative clean energy companies in Canada, and at last count, generated almost 2,500 megawatts of electricity from renewable sources like hydro, wind and biomass.

Check out our blog from the Chamber policy team to find out how clean energy is on the rise.

Thursday January 30, 2014
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Speeders Indoor ProKarts
58 Aero Drive NE

Members: This is a great event to use the free tickets that come with your membership.

Business After Hours is fun, lively and a different take on the traditional networking event for only $10 (members). Enjoy the same networking opportunities you've come to enjoy through the Chamber, but in SPEEDERS' exciting facility. Everyone attending will be entered to win a 10 person team building package worth $680!

See how speed can be a fantastic ice breaker!

Twitter has recently allowed embedded photos, which means you will see pictures in your feed without having to click a link. This holds a lot of opportunity to make your tweets stand out to your followers, however making sure your photos are properly optimized will make your posts stand out even more.

Check out how easy it is to make a photo post and take your tweets to the next level.

• The hardest part about being the boss
• The Holy Grail of workplace motivation
• Three marketing concepts you should re-think
• 6 steps to make working at home work
• What millenials want in the workplace

Thursday January 30, 2014
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Calgary Chamber - RGO Room
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Our digital marketing team is sharing their unique knowledge and insight to help you turn up your marketing muscle.

The free, one-hour workshop, for members only, will walk you through the basics of marketing your business on the major social media platforms and leave you feeling more confident in interacting on the web.

Take advantage of this free workshop and maximize your membership!

Thursday January 30, 2014
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Aboriginal communities are crucial to the growth of the Canadian economy. Join Dr. Neil McDonald for this all-day workshop that is vital for professionals looking to forge relationships with Aboriginal groups.

You can't miss this exceptional professional development opportunity.

Dragons' Den and CBC are rolling into Calgary on the lookout for the next hot business idea.

Do you think your business idea has what it takes to impress the Dragons?

Find out if you have a chance February 1st at Mt. Royal University.