Monday, April 18, 2016
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

Fresh from announcing his first full-year budget on April 14th, the Calgary Chamber is pleased to host Minister of Finance Joe Ceci, for a vital budget address to the Calgary business community.

Join us for an important event that will impact every business in Alberta.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Big Four, Hall A
1410 Olympic Way SE

Are you ready to buck the trend and grow your business? Looking for fresh ideas, hands-on tools and powerful insights on strategies that work? Join the Calgary Chamber for Rev, Calgary’s only conference dedicated to growing your entrepreneurial business.

From successful tools to increase your online presence, to tips on how to diversify your client base and a keynote by the founder of TrendHunter.com, Jeremy Gutsche, Rev’s power-packed line up of industry-led workshops will give you the tools you need to thrive through these tough economic times. 

Calgary Chamber members save big with exclusive $75 Early Bird tickets until April 1st! 

This event sold out last year and will again, so register today and get ready to rev up your business!

• Elevated HR: Tips from Canada's Top 100 Employers
• How to turn a failure into a wild success
• 7 steps to reduce IT costs, fast!
• Don't leave employees who work remotely feeling like second-class citizens
• Is technology really helping us get more done?

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW

Like many Calgary success stories, this one has a spirited beginning, an unprecedented growth spurt and a promising future. And after 50 years, the story is only just beginning.

Join Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calgary, as she reflects on 50 years of achievement, her vision for the future, and why great universities need more, not less, engagement with businesses and the community.

Register today and get ready to celebrate the past, present and future of our city's partnership with the University of Calgary.

For a business leader, social media presents special challenges: Time is limited, the stakes are high, and the array of options can be paralyzing. And knowing just where to start is half the battle.

The good news is that it's easier to get started than many think, and reward-to-effort ratio improves swiftly. That's where, Ryan Holmes, the CEO of Hootsuite, comes in. As an executive, he experienced all those special problems first-hand and then created a quick, no-nonsense guide he took to build his own million-strong following across the leading social platforms.

Read Ryan Holmes' 5-minute guide to find out how you too can get your social media machine up and running. 

Thursday, April 14, 2016
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Ready to move your business onward? Speed Mentoring is like speed dating for growth-minded entrepreneurs, CEOs and/or senior leaders looking to gain perspective from multiple business experts in one sitting. 

In this session, international trade experts and experienced business owners alike will share their insider knowledge on everything from the trade export process and necessary new market research, to the government resources available to support commercial export.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from business experts who can help you take your company into uncharted territory.

Since 1982, the Manning Innovation Awards have recognized and encouraged innovation in Canada by discovering, celebrating and rewarding Canadian innovators of all ages. 

This year the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation, Southern Alberta Chapter, and the Calgary West Rotary Club will co-present the Southern Alberta nominees for the prestigious Manning Awards at an evening networking event. Each nominee will share their idea for innovation, and may be eligible for one of four awards ranging from the $100,000 Principal Award to the $10,000 Innovation Award.

Don't miss your chance to meet some of Alberta's brightest innovators.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

To help you navigate the downturn, the Chamber has created a new resiliency-focused workshop series called Leading Through the Storm.

In this third installment of the six-part series led by Toni Guffei, Marketing Architect at Ratio Marketing, you will

• learn what it takes to get creative with your marketing budget,
• get tips on how to venture into new territory, and
• discover innovative customer service strategies to build loyalty with key clients.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how integrated marketing strategies can help you do more with less.

Thursday, April 7, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Maison Senior Living
750 49th Avenue SW

Please note that Business After Hours are members-only events. If you are not a Calgary Chamber member, please contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com.

In the spirit of expanding your horizons, our upcoming Business After Hours is aimed at taking you into the heart of a rapidly growing industry you may not have previously explored: Maison Senior Living.

While you network with a cohort of Calgary's finest professionals, you'll gain insight into the business of caring for an aging population as you learn about Maison's premier facility. Over hors d'oeuvres, seared scallops, and a dazzling wine and cheese pairing, you're sure to forge the new and lasting connections your company needs to thrive.

Join us for an unforgettable Business After Hours.

Integrated Sustainability is an innovative and award-winning provider of professional services that integrates world-class front-end project consulting and delivery teams to execute sustainable water, waste and energy solutions.

The company believes in utilizing a diverse, integrated team approach that combines engineering, science and project management that not only successfully implements sustainable solutions with the lowest total life cycle costs, but also provides a new alternative for industry.

Learn more at IntegratedSustainability.ca.

As a Calgary Chamber member you have the opportunity to access great discounts from Lundgren and Young Insurance. Take advantage of a 20% discount on automobile policies and 5% discount on homeowners policies.

Our members also get a dedicated broker, Air Miles Reward Miles, a 6 business hour response guarantee and 4 Calgary branches to serve you.

Learn more about how you can benefit from these great discounts from Lundgren and Young Insurance.

These Prestige members have shown a substantial and unwavering commitment to supporting the work of the Calgary Chamber. We thank our Prestige members: Suncor, TELUS and Nexen Energy, A CNOOC Limited Company, for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.