Wednesday July 31, 2013
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Telus Convention Centre
120 9th Avenue SE

Hundreds of Southern Alberta business people who were affected by last month’s flooding are expected to attend this event.

The full-day, FREE event includes speakers, workshops, information booths and experts from banks, insurance companies, law offices, HR firms, technology companies, the City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Counselling Centre, a host of entrepreneurial experts and the Government of Alberta.

Speakers include:

• Kyle Fawcett, associate minister of recovery and reconstruction for southwest Alberta, Government of Alberta
• Naheed Nenshi, mayor, City of Calgary
• John Jackson + Connie DeSousa, co-chefs and co-owners, Charcut Roast House
• W. Brett Wilson, author Redefining Success: Still Making Mistakes
• Panel discussion on rebuilding your business with W. Brett Wilson, Jim Dewald, dean, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Ray DePaul, Director for Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mount Royal University

Find out more about the day’s schedule.

Thursday August 1, 2013
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Urban Bean
200, 645 7th Avenue SW

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

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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 fewer 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.

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