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The stage is set for Calgary’s rockstar entrepreneurs

The stage is set for Calgary’s rockstar entrepreneurs

Tuesday, August 11, 2015
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Commonwealth Bar & Stage
733 10th Avenue SW

Fast-Growth Champions, one of our most popular event series is back, and better than ever. Join us for an after work beer as we welcome a rockstar panel of some of the most interesting and sought-after entrepreneurs in Calgary.

In an open and honest conversation emceed by Fiasco Gelato's Chief Idea Officer, James Boettcher, these big names in small business will share how they took their company from good to great, and some of the challenges they had to overcome along the way.

Rockstar entrepreneurs

  • Shannon Bowen-Smed, President & CEO, Bowen Workforce Solutions Inc.
  • Justin Bobier, Owner and President, Crystal Creek Homes
  • Sebastian Sztabzyb, owner, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Don't miss this tremendous evening with Calgary's rockstar entrepreneurs.

Have you nominated an outstanding small business for a Small Business Week Award?

Have you nominated an outstanding small business for a Small Business Week Award?

Every year we shine a light on the vibrant community of small but mighty business owners in our city with the Small Business Week Calgary Awards and Expo. Help us celebrate these unsung heroes by letting us know who you think should be recognized for their valiant efforts.

Currently we are accepting nominations and applications for businesses that are doing incredible things. Finalists will be selected by a panel of industry expert judges, and for most award categories, will then be voted on by the public.

Head to SmallBusinessWeekCalgary.com to nominate your favourite small business today!

Business After Hours at ONE18 EMPIRE

Business After Hours at ONE18 EMPIRE

Thursday, July 30, 2015
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

ONE18 EMPIRE
820 Centre Street SE

Are you passionate about whiskey, or want to learn more about one of the world’s most popular beverages? Become a whiskey initiate at our next Business After Hours at ONE18 EMPIRE Restaurant and Whiskey Bar.

Let ONE18 EMPIRE's knowledgeable whiskey connoisseurs guide you through the subtle nuances of the beverage with an exclusive tasting session, while learning about specialized paired tastings.

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.

Don't miss this tremendous guided tour of the world of whiskey at our summer edition of Business After Hours.

Guest blog: Transformational CSR and unifying sustainability across your organizations

Guest blog: Transformational CSR and unifying sustainability across your organizations

Recently Bullfrog Power hosted a panel discussion with industry leaders from a variety of Calgary businesses, highlighting the benefits and opportunities of integrating sustainability throughout their organizations. The businesses represented included:

  • DIRTT Environmental Solutions
  • City of Calgary
  • The Fairmont Palliser

The key takeaway? While each represented different applications of environmental stewardship within their industries, all were linked by common threads of best practices that can easily work in any organization.

Read Bullfrog Power's guest blog on the best practices for incorporating sustainability into your organization. 

PeerSpectives: Grow as a leader through peer learning

PeerSpectives: Grow as a leader through peer learning

Are you struggling with the unique challenges of leading a company? The Calgary Chamber is here to help with our members-only, PeerSpectives™ program.

Based on the principles of peer learning, PeerSpectives™ uses a unique CEO roundtable format that is designed for leaders of companies that have moved beyond the startup phase and are focused on steady, sustainable growth.

Learn more about this great professional development program.

Have you asked your tech people about this?

Have you asked your tech people about this?

Depending on your internet browsing habits, chances are you’ve come across a warning in Chrome that tells you that it’s probably safer not to proceed to whatever site you wanted to look at. That’s Google’s Safe Browsing technology at work, and over the next few weeks they'll roll out a rigorous set of improvements that will result in more Safe Browsing warnings than ever before. 

When these warnings pop up, more often than not, people will opt to not visit the site instead of flagging it as safe for browsing. What this means for your business is that if your website generates these warnings, it can become quite a deterrent for traffic to your website. Talk to your tech people to see what can be done to make sure your site doesn't get flagged by Safe Browsing technology.

Read more about how Safe Browsing malware warnings work.

The epitome of convenience: Certificates of Origin are now available online!

The epitome of convenience: Certificates of Origin are now available online!

Do you find yourself coming to the Chamber office to have documents certified on a regular basis? 

To create easy, hassle-free access to Chamber document certification services, your Calgary Chamber has built an online tool that allows you to obtain Certificate or Origin paperwork and stamps online.

Contact Michael Andriescu at mandriescu@calgarychamber.com to get setup with an online account today.

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Chamber Member: Calgary Elite Roofing

Chamber Member: Calgary Elite Roofing

Calgary Elite Roofing has been proudly serving Calgarians as a preferred roofing contractor for almost a decade. They strive to provide their clients with superior installations, roof repair services and regular roof maintenance programs.

As an A+ Accredited Business in Southern Alberta, Calgary Elite Roofing has been a member of the Better Business Bureau since 2006. On staff they have HAAG Certified Roof Inspectors for both Residential and Commercial inspection. Red Seal Roofing Technicians, Skilled Labourers and a National Construction Safety Officer head up their teams.

Learn more at CalgaryEliteRoofing.ca

Show your Chamber pride

Show your Chamber pride

Identifying yourself as a Chamber member clearly shows that you are part of the largest and most influential business organization in Calgary.  It can draw other members to your business, help you find new clients and helps the Chamber grow and prosper, in turn, helping you do the same.

Chamber members of any level are welcome to use the Calgary Chamber member logo on their website, social media or promotional materials.

Light, dark or transparent we have an option to fit your needs - get yours today!

We're hiring: Do you eat, sleep and breathe event planning?

We're hiring: Do you eat, sleep and breathe event planning?

We're looking for a highly driven, bright, entrepreneurial individual with a passion for event planning and strategic thinking to join our team as an Event Manager to cover a team member's maternity leave.

The Event Manager’s ability to continuously build and execute remarkable events will play an important role in further advancing the image, brand and marketing of the organization. This leader will naturally possess out of the box thinking, dynamic problem solving skills and meticulous attention to detail all while handling events with professionalism and ease.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, let's talk.

Community Leaders

Suncor, TELUS and Nexen

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 for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.

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