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Calgary small business: Diversification and accessing international markets

Calgary small business: Diversification and accessing international markets

Wednesday September 18, 2013
Carriage House Inn
9030 Macleod Trail South
7:30 am – 9:30 am

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Join Cal Dallas, minister of international and intergovernmental relations, for an interactive session on market access as he discusses:

  • Market access and diversification
  • Services available to Calgarians from the Government of Alberta and various trade promotion and technical organizations in the province
  • Building stronger relationships between Government departments and Calgary companies wishing to pursue international markets
  • Increasing regional media awareness on Government of Alberta market access initiatives

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Industry collaboration dynamics: challenges and successes

Industry collaboration dynamics: challenges and successes

Wednesday September 18, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
120 9th Avenue SE

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Projects in the natural resource sector are often so large they require a number of companies to collaborate to ensure success, and the structure of these massive collaborations can be particularly important in the unique context of working with aboriginal communities.

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the actions that are critical to success, as well as the tangible dos and don’ts for how these industry collaborations should be structured, and how companies can work together to deliver the right type of benefits to the Aboriginal community they’re working with.

Premier Alison Redford

Premier Alison Redford

Wednesday October 9, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
120 9th Avenue SE

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Join us October 9 as Premier Redford addresses the Calgary business community.

Calgary Aldermanic Candidate Forum

Calgary Aldermanic Candidate Forum

Tuesday October 15, 2013
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Deerfoot Inn
1000, 11500 35th Street SE

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Engage with candidates from every city ward in the single most comprehensive forum of the upcoming municipal election. The candidates will discuss key issues around Calgary’s economic prosperity and growth management initiatives.

Hosted by the Calgary Chamber, the Urban Development Institute and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Calgary Region, this event will help focus attention on the candidates and the issues.

Get your ticket today to hear what the aldermanic candidates have to say.

Small Business Week Calgary nominations extended until September 6th!

Nominations for Small Business Week close September 1st

We have received a record number of award nominations this year but are still hearing from many of you that you require a little extra time so we have extended the deadline.

It only takes a minute to nominate yourself or another Calgary-based company with fewer than 100 employees and an amazing track record. The companies could be eligible for one of six Small Business Week awards that we’re giving out during the third week of October. The finalists for these awards will be profiled on SmallBusinessWeekCalgary.com, and will enjoy a boost in public exposure that’s been known to attract new customers, employees and business partners—and lead to higher sales.

Hurry and nominate a great small business today. 

Don’t miss the PROFIT Growth Summit September 18

Don’t miss the PROFIT Growth Summit September 18

Brought to you by PROFIT magazine, and designed for the entrepreneurial owners of established businesses, the PROFIT Growth Summit will connect you with the people and ideas that can take your enterprise to the next level.

  • Network with the CEOs of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies
  • Discover the best practices of PROFIT 500 firms
  • Hear the success stories of leading entrepreneurs
  • Learn from experts about business financing, sales, HR, leadership and more
  • Includes the PROFIT 500 Awards Luncheon

Register today for this great all-day event.

Structuring equity partnerships between business and Aboriginal communities

Structuring equity partnerships between business and Aboriginal communities

Monday October 7, 2013
11:30am – 1:30pm
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
120 9th Avenue SE

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With major energy infrastructure projects waiting to be approved, equity partnerships can help by allowing Aboriginal communities to share in both the wealth and the risk associated with the projects.

These partnerships also encourage long-term development by looking at the relationship between service companies and Aboriginal communities.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring diverse perspectives that will explore how to structure agreements and build relationships with Aboriginal communities, by learning about the leading practices in similar jurisdictions.

Take advantage of Chamber savings

Take advantage of Chamber savings

The Pacrim Preferred Program offers business and leisure travellers a guaranteed discount of 15% off Best Available Rates (BAR) at 60 different hotels across Canada and the US.  The discount applies regardless of season or location, but not in combination with other discounts.

Start saving on your business travel today.

Chamber member spotlight: Scotiabank

Chamber member spotlight: Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading multinational financial services provider and Canada's most international bank. Since welcoming our first customers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1832, Scotiabank has continued to expand its global reach. Today, through our team of more than 83,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates offer a broad range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking, to over 19 million customers in more than 55 countries around the world.

For more information visit Scotiabank.com

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