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What great leaders need to do to win against the odds
Thursday April 11, 2013
11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Marriott Hotel
110 9th Avenue SE
Battles are not won by generals who fight “by the book,” and success in the business world depends on the ability to identify and implement new strategies. That means today’s leaders need to know how to persuade people to do unfamiliar things and do so quickly.
Through his focus on such great military strategists and business leaders as Alexander the Great and the brains behind Google, Eric Beaudan, author of the renowned book Creative Execution, offers an in-depth look at the audacious acts that led to stunning victories – whether they’re on the battlefield or in the world of commerce.
Join us as Beaudan unveils the secret sauce behind successful leaders.
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Small business learning workshops
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Take advantage of the the Calgary Chamber's partnership with The Business Link which gives Chamber members a 20 per cent discount 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 – April
Download the registration guide with the necessary promo code to get your discount.
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Urban Aboriginal workforce participation: Engagement strategies for Calgary businesses
Monday May 6, 2013
Keynote: 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Workshop: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hotel Arts
119 12th Avenue SW
With the majority of Canada’s Aboriginal population residing off-reserve, Canada and Alberta’s urban Aboriginal population is an untapped source of expertise and knowledge for potential Aboriginal-business partnerships.
Join us as National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée discusses strategies businesses can use to engage the urban Aboriginal workforce.
Following Lavallée’s keynote presentation, there will be a panel that explores the content of her talk in greater depth with representatives from social services, education and business.
Only 80 spots are available to attend the panel workshop. Reserve yours today.
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New note handling tips
Later this year, the Bank of Canada will be issuing into circulation the final two Polymer series notes – the $5 and $10 – to replace the previously used paper notes.
With this planned roll-out, your business can begin preparations for cash-handling equipment upgrades since the machinery used in vending machines, self-serve retail checkouts as well as parking and transit machines will like require some type recalibration.
Learn more about how the new notes will impact your business.
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Raising capital in the exempt market
Thursday May 16, 2013
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Centennial Place, West Tower
Foothills / Ten Peaks room
Suite 300, 250 5th Street SW
The exempt market is an efficient and economical way for small businesses and start-ups to gain access to the capital needed to start or grow their business without the expense of a formal listing on a stock exchange or having to disclose a full prospectus. Learn some of the ins and outs of raising money through the exempt market during a two-hour breakfast seminar with Neil Hutton and Ryan Franzen, corporate partners at McLeod Law.
This is a must-attend event for start-ups, small businesses, real estate developers, emerging oil and gas companies, as well as companies who are generating cash flow and looking to take the next step in their development.
Learn how to raise capital to grow your business.
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Small Business Week Calgary Award nominations now open
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Do you know a small business that stands head and shoulders above their competitors? Maybe they’re a client of yours. Or perhaps they’ve helped you become more successful and profitable.
If you know a Calgary-based company with less than 100 employees, they could be eligible for one of the six Small Business Week awards that will be given out during the third week of October. The finalists for these awards will be profiled on SmallBusinessWeekCalgary.com, and will receive an increase in public exposure that has been known to attract new customers, employees and business partners – and lead to higher sales.
If you know a small business that’s doing amazing things, nominate them today for a Small Business Week Calgary Award.
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Chamber member spotlight: First Calgary Financial
Since 1938, First Calgary Financial has been giving everyone a real banking alternative, starting with our first loan of $50 so a Bridgeland resident could buy a washing machine.
Over the past 75 years, First Calgary Financial has grown to become Canada’s ninth largest credit union with more than 500 employees serving our 80,000 members at 16 locations across the greater Calgary area. Building upon the pioneering spirit of our founders, First Calgary Financial continues to be an innovator in our industry by creating products and services that help our members realize their financial goals and dreams.
Learn more at FirstCalgary.com
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Do you know an amazing women entrepreneur?
The search for qualified nominees for the 2013 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards is now underway.
This award program provides national recognition to Canada’s women entrepreneurs, whose successful businesses and achievements contribute not only so much to the Canadian and global economies but also to their own communities.
Do you know an extraordinary business woman? Nominate her today.
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Play with the Presidents golf tournament
Tuesday July 2, 2013
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
1 Priddis Greens Drive
The warmer weather has everyone thinking about summer activities and one of the highlights of the Chamber’s summer calendar is the annual Play with the Presidents golf tournament. Held at the stunning Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club, this networking event has been a staple of the business golfing calendar for more than 10 years.
Some of the presidents who will be joining us include:
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Kamel Beliazi, president and CEO, Bayer CropScience Inc.
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Bruce Okabe, CEO, Travel Alberta
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Dave Collyer, president, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
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Randy Williams, president and CEO, Tourism Calgary
Take advantage of one of the best networking opportunities of the summer.
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Wanted: Chamber event and programing testimonials
If you’ve attended a Chamber event, or benefited from our advocacy work over the past year we’d like to hear from you in a few well penned sentences that tells us how our work has benefited your business.
Your response may be used for our soon-to-be-released annual Report to the Community, or other marketing materials used throughout the year.
Please send your submissions to marketing@calgarychamber.com
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