Tuesday, March 8, 2016
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Local 522
522 6th Avenue SW

In the midst of a massive downturn, with oil hitting its lowest price in more than a decade, and with historic lows for employment opportunities, the long awaited 2016 Royalty Review is a hot topic in Alberta.

In his first address to the Calgary business community following the release of the 2016 Royalty Review, Dave Mowat, chair of the Alberta Royalty Review panel and President and CEO of ATB Financial, will break down everything you need to know about the new royalty framework and how it will impact your business.

Join us for insider insights into the 2016 Royalty Review.

• The magic of 30-minute meetings
• 3 strategies for making innovative thinking routine
• How to turn your leads into profitable relationships
• The customer-backed approach to developing new products
• QuantumShift contest: Vote for your fellow Chamber member, Fiasco Gelato, as Canada's next top entrepreneur

Friday, March 4, 2016
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The 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 first installment of the six-part series, you will have the chance to connect directly with three seasoned local entrepreneurs who have successfully led their companies through previous times of economic uncertainty.

• Cathy Orr, VP, RGO Office Products
• Geoff Best, Founder, Simplex Legal LLP and Best of Seven Barbers
• George Brookman, CEO, West Canadian Digital Imaging Inc.

Come learn from those who have been through it all before, ask your toughest questions, and get solution-oriented answers combined with a dose of practical advice.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
7:00 am – 9:00 am
The Westin Calgary
320 4th Avenue SW

No matter the company size, if stakeholders no longer hold trust in a company or a CEO, the corporate reputational consequences are damaging, and can alter the future success of an organization.

So how can trust be built in business and CEOs?

The Calgary Chamber has partnered with Edelman, the world's largest PR firm, to present the findings of their 2016 Trust Barometer, a research report that shows a growing trust gap between informed and mass populations to the local business community.

Join us for a discussion on this timely research, and how companies can build trust that leads to growth and sustainability.

With over 500 million Tweets sent per day, the idea of trying to find a tangible lead can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, Twitter has a built-in search tool that helps streamline this process.

With Twitter’s Advanced Search, you are able to easily narrow your search and find the information that matters to you. The tool allows you to filter search based on keywords, hashtags, geographic location, and even sentiment.

Check out this handy guide to learn how to use Twitter's advanced search to give your business an edge.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Best Western 
86 Freeport Blvd NE

If your business is located in Northeast Calgary, geography may have made it a challenge to connect with us. That's why once a month we're setting up shop at the Best Western Premier Freeport Inn & Suites to create an opportunity for you to stop by for a coffee, share the challenges keeping you up at night, and learn about how the Chamber can help you grow and succeed.

In case that set time doesn't work for you, you can also set up a meeting at a different time that same day. It's all about bringing the Chamber to you.

To RSVP or set up a meeting, contact Adrian Nagle at anagle@calgarychamber.com or 403-750-0401.

Our partners at the University of Calgary and the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are working on a study charting how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Alberta achieve growth. The study is called Promoting Sustainable Performance, and is the biggest program of research and engagement of its kind to have been conducted across the province. 

If you run a business and employ between 5 and 500 employees, on behalf of our partners we would like to invite you to take part in this important work by completing a short questionnaire to share your unique insights on SMEs.

Take the 15 minute online survey now.

Thursday, March 10, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SAIT Culinary Campus
226, 230 8th 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.

For our upcoming Business After Hours, the Professional and Leadership Development Programs at the SAIT School of Business will host us at a hidden gem in the heart of Calgary's downtown core: the SAIT Culinary Campus.

As you network and mingle with fellow Calgary Chamber members, you'll learn about the unique range of professional and leadership development programs offered by the SAIT School of Business as you explore five different interactive food stations. We don't want to give away too much of the surprise, but let's just say you'll be heading home with some enviable sushi-making skills. 

Join us for an exciting culinary adventure.

Leasing the equipment your business needs rather than buying can be a unique way to leverage resources and improve cash flow. Priority Leasing, a 100% Canadian-owned and operated equipment leasing company with 20 years of experience, can help you with that. 

Backed by a reputation of dedication to customer excellence, the company aims to provide professional service, competitive lease rates and flexible options on equipment for all industries. 

Download their free e-book to learn more at PriorityLeasing.net/guide.

Just because your business isn't the biggest company in Calgary doesn't mean you can't offer amazing benefits to your employees. If you're a member of the Calgary Chamber, you automatically qualify to receive comprehensive coverage from the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

As one of the most substantial benefit plans of its kind available in Canada, you gain access to unparalleled traditional coverage such as life, health, dental and disability, critical illness and so much more. It's like having a corporate benefits plan at small business rates!

Learn how you can take advantage of the comprehensive coverage today.

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.