ONWARD 2018: Challenge accepted

📅 May 2, 2018   🕒 7:15 am – 5:18 pm   📍 BMO Centre - Hall E

💥BOOM! The ONWARD Summit is back for its mark 3 edition. This year is about accepting the challenge of 2018: pioneering new products, building cultures that crush competition, and creative ways of telling your company story—all in an immersive business innovation experience.

Are you ready to accept the challenge? 

Expanding your influence

Tell the Alberta Government how the 2018 Budget can support your business

The Alberta Government is looking for input for their 2018 budget, which is expected to be released in March. We’ve created a simple way for you to lend your voice to government’s consultation process.

Click the button below to easily send a letter to the provincial government stating how they can support businesses in Alberta.   

Connect at upcoming events

Transportation Minister Brian Mason: Alberta's transportation future and the need for flood protection in Calgary

📅 February 8, 2018   🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm   📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary

Join us for a timely discussion as we host Alberta’s Transportation Minister Brian Mason. Discussing the importance of flood mitigation for the City of Calgary, Minister Mason will touch on the importance of protecting and improving Alberta's economic infrastructure.

🆕 The 403: Creativity

📅 February 27, 2018   🕒 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm   📍 National on 8th Ave

Have you heard about The 403? It's our new event series for 2018, where meaningful conversations are paired with structured networking.

The first installment of the series will focus on creativity: how to incorporate it into your business plan, lead creative teams, and trust the creative process. Join us as we hear from three successful entrepreneurs who have built their businesses leveraging their creative strengths.

🆕 Cannabis Canada Forum Business Luncheon

📅 March 2, 2018   🕒 11:00 am – 2:00 pm   📍 Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

The coming legalization of cannabis in Canada brings questions, challenges, and opportunities as this industry is adopted. During the Cannabis Canada Forum, the Calgary Chamber will be hosting a discussion on the business case around cannabis and the economic impact to the province. 

Broken up into two parts the luncheon will feature a President's Panel and a Legislative Landscape discussion. Learn from industry experts on the business opportunities of this new industry, while also hearing updates around legalization roll out and potential mandates addressing public safety concerns. 

Tips to grow your business

Digital tip: 5 essential tips for business storytelling

When done well, business storytelling gives a compelling reason for consumers to buy from you. A good brand can inspire trust between your business and customers, employees, and suppliers. Strong storytelling techniques can translate across mediums and are useful in all writing situations. Read the below article from Forbes and apply these writing tips to your digital storytelling. 

What we're reading...

• Chamber of Commerce heads from US, Mexico, Canada to meet in support of NAFTA renewal 
• Michelle Obama visits Calgary in March 2018 for speaking engagement
• The blame game begins for another fine dining closure
• Vegetable growers convert to cannabis to help boost margins
• [Eurasia Group report] Top risks to the energy industry in 2018

Member insights

Chamber member: McLeod Law

McLeod Law is a mid-sized law firm of more than 45 lawyers with an office located in the south of Calgary and one in the downtown core. For over 30 years they have established a reputation for providing the highest level of service to their clients in the areas of business law, litigation and private client services. They are proud of their local Calgary roots and the long-standing client relationships they have built.

Members get exclusive savings from WCBC

You can’t afford to make mistakes with employee compensation. Pay below market and run the risk of losing valuable employees and limiting your ability to attract talent. Pay too much and impact your HR budget. Annual compensation surveys can help you know if your salaries and total rewards are competitive.

As a Calgary Chamber member, you can save 15% off any of WCBC’s 10 compensation reports.

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