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.

Nominate a small business that’s doing amazing things today for an award.

Learn about the opportunities available during Small Business Week Calgary for large companies to connect and increase their profile with a small business audience.

What could be a muddy future for businesses affected by the recent flood has led to the creation of the Calgary Business Recovery Task Force to help get struggling companies back to pre-flood levels of business activity. 

The task force, whose creation has been led by the Calgary Chamber and Calgary Economic Development, has two specific objectives. First, to ensure that businesses are cleaned up and repaired as quickly as possible, and to help business owners prepare to re-open. The second objective is to ensure business and investment is coming back to the flood affected areas, which will be done through a comprehensive local, national and international marketing and communications campaign.

Learn more about what’s being done to help companies hammered by the flood.

Thursday July 18, 2013
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bite Groceteria & Caffe
1023 9th Avenue SE

Wondering how membership to the Calgary Chamber can benefit your business? Interested in learning how our business programing can help you overcome your toughest business challenges while simultaneously saving you money? Curious what exciting events and keynote addresses we’ve got planned for the fall?

Get the answers to all your Chamber-related questions over a cup of coffee with the Chamber’s membership services team. This is a great way to discover what the city’s leading business organization can do for your business in a friendly and laid back setting. And the best part? The coffee is on us!

Hurry up! Space is limited. If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP to membership@calgarychamber.com

Saturday July 20, 2013
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Poggenpohl
1302 1st Street SW

If you’re a business who has been impacted by the recent flood that is struggling to get back to pre-flood levels of business, the Calgary Chamber is here to help.

We’re setting up an information booth at the Victoria Park BRZ Market Walk to help provide information to businesses impacted by the flood. This kiosk will include representatives from banks, insurance companies, the City of Calgary, Enmax and the Government of Alberta to answer all your flood-related questions.

How do you go about getting bridge financing and deferring loan payments to mitigate the drop in your company’s revenue? How do you apply for the province’s disaster recovery program? How do you properly clean and disinfect your business? What type of insurance is available to cover your business in the event of future flooding?

Get answers to all your questions at the business flood recovery kiosk.

Every day across North America, more than six million residential, business and services customers turn to Direct Energy for their electricity and natural gas, home energy services, energy efficient solutions and more.

Direct Energy is one of North America’s largest energy and energy-related services providers with more than 6 million residential and commercial customer relationships. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative products and services. As one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 46 US states and 10 provinces in Canada.

For more information, visit DirectEnergy.com

Everyone likes to save money. But we’re not always aware of the opportunities we’re missing out on.

As a member of the Calgary Chamber, you can get a 20 per cent discount on your automobile policy and receive a 5 to 15 per cent discount on your home insurance.

Learn more on how you can save money and access these great benefits.

Tuesday July 30, 2013
7:15 am – 9:00 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

The Calgary Chamber’s breakfast networking events are designed to help grow your business through a community effort.

Come build relationships with other businesses in Calgary and use these connections to increase your client base and vice versa. Think of it as an extension of your marketing team stretched across the city, working to drum up leads for your business. 

This is a member only event. If you are a member who would like to attend, get your tickets today.

If you are a non-member who is interested in attending, please contact membership services at 403 750 0416 or membership@calgarychamber.com

Calgary Folk Fest organizers say Prince’s Island will be ready for the party
From July 25 to 28, music lovers will be singing the praises of city and parks officials when the annual festival returns to its home on Prince’s Island Park.

Landlords helping homeless find affordable housing in Calgary
The Calgary Residential Rental Association is challenging its members to make 500 units available for the Calgary Homeless Foundation to place their clients in over the next year.

Home care review almost ready
Alberta Health Services says it believes in the merit of consolidating the province’s numerous home care contracts but cautions that the process has to be handled appropriately.

Stampede defies all the odds to wrap it up with a smile
After 10 days of bucking broncos and celebrating the spirit of a community that refused to be beaten by floodwaters, the 101st edition of the Stampede finally wrapped up.

Task force helps stores struggling after flood
Calgary Economic Development and the Calgary Chamber have banded together to help retailers hardest hit by last month’s flooding get back in business.