[Next week] A conversation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

📅 December 21, 2016    🕒 7:00 am – 9:30 am    📍BMO Centre

In his second visit to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will discuss recent pipeline decisions, and share why he believes that combining pipeline approvals with strong environmental protections are “a major win for Canadian workers, Canadian families, and the Canadian economy.”

Don't miss your chance to hear from Canada's Prime Minister live before 2016 draws to a close.

Business After Hours at Intrinsi Natural Movement Centre 

📅 January 11, 2017   🕒 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm     📍#103, 1608 17th Ave SW​

Hate the gym, but looking for new ways to look and feel your best after the holidays? Get a healthy start to 2017 at the next Business After Hours hosted by Intrinsi Natural Movement Centre. At this uniquely interactive event, Intrinsi instructors will lead you through an introductory 30 minute workout using their natural movement strength conditioning program.

Spaces are limited for this event, so don’t wait to sign up. Grab your workout clothes, and join us for a tremendous evening of quality networking, fitness, and your chance to win a free spot in Intrinsi’s 30 day challenge.

🆕Energy Future: 2017 global outlook

📅 January 18, 2017    🕒 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm    📍 Calgary Petroleum Club

In the first edition of our Energy Future series of the year, we've brought together two of the very best energy epxerts on earth to lead an energy market outlook for 2017: Eurasia Group CEO Dr. Robert (RJ) Johnston, and Chief Energy Economist and Managing Director at ARC Financial Corp, Peter Tertzakian.

They will unpack the geopolitical and economic impacts, as well as the risks and opportunities sector changes may bring to Canada's industries, within energy and beyond. 

Tips to grow your business

Nominate your business for the Chamber’s new Innovation Accelerator Program

As part of our Onward initiative, the Calgary Chamber has launched Ignite: the Innovation Accelerator Program to help companies dramatically ramp up their innovation game—fast. Led by international quality experts, this 90 day program digs deep into everything from change management and mind mapping to leadership for innovation and risk assessment, to help you transform your business and accelerate your company’s growth.

We are looking for senior representatives from small- and medium-sized businesses to be part of our first cohort starting in February.

Contact us if you are looking to learn more about taking a two-year leap forward in innovation in only three months!

Digital tip: Make a Twitter Moment that shows off your year

Twitter Moments group notable Tweet conversations, cultural memes, live commentary, or just collect Tweets that tell a nice story together.

With 2016 coming to a close, creating a Twitter Moment is great opportunity for your business to showcase its most memorable Tweets from the past year commemorating wins, advances, or even testimonials. 

Give the gift of wisdom with Dear Calgary

Filled with amazing insights from some of our city’s most accomplished leaders, Dear Calgary is a treasure trove of wisdom on everything from treating people well, handing adversity and collaboration, to innovation, hard work and just getting stuff done. This book is only $20 and is the perfect gift for anyone on your list looking for a little inspiration to take on 2017, particularly a young leader of the future. 

What we are reading...

• Chambers of Commerce calling on government to make Canadian airports more competitive
• Position paper: Increasing global connectivity and economic value through Canada’s international airports
• 5 ways to use a holiday party to your professional advantage
• Open communication and feedback: The secret to creating a great company culture
• Why your next growth market could be closer than you think

Member insights

Chamber Member: Blakes

As one of Canada’s top business law firms, Blakes provides exceptional legal services to leading businesses with an integrated network of 11 offices across Canada and around the world. The firm focuses on building long-term relationships with their clients. 

Thanks to this approach, Blakes was ranked as having the leading law firm brand in Acritas’ Canadian Law Firm Index 2016. They were also named Canada Law Firm of the Year for the eighth consecutive year in the Who’s Who Legal Awards 2016 and the top-ranked Canadian firm in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2016. 

Let First Data meet or beat your current payment processing fees

If they can't meet or beat your current payment processing fees, you will earn a $1,000 MasterCard gift card!*

First Data’s trademark is providing fast, safe and cost-efficient transactions. Regardless of your banking relationship, they can provide Chamber Members with an unbiased opinion on their merchant services and offer great rates and customer service.

*Offer valid until December 31, 2016.

From our community partners

An intimate evening with David Feherty, Graham DeLaet, and Lanny McDonald

If you love our Business of Sport series, then this event is right up your alley. On Friday, the Gordie Howe Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Education Society will be hosting former professional golfer and Golf Channel and NBC Sports analyst, David Feherty, Canadian professional golfer Graham DeLaet, and Hockey Hall of Fame Chairman, Lanny McDonald. This is a unique opportunity to hear their untold stories as well as engage in a Q&A, all while supporting a great cause.

Use promo code CARES to save $25 on your ticket.

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