Thursday April 11, 2013
11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Marriott Hotel
110 9th Avenue SE

Battles are not won by generals who fight “by the book,” and success in the business world depends on the ability to identify and implement new strategies. That means today’s leaders need to know how to persuade people to do unfamiliar things and do so quickly.

Through his focus on such great military strategists and business leaders as Alexander the Great and the brains behind Google, Eric Beaudan, author of the renowned book Creative Execution, offers an in-depth look at the audacious acts that led to stunning victories – whether they’re on the battlefield or in the world of commerce.

Join us as Beaudan unveils the secret sauce behind successful leaders.

Wednesday April 17, 2013
11:30 am – 1:15 pm
The Westin
320 4 Avenue SW

Leaders around the world are concerned about the ability of Canada to approve and build major energy infrastructure because of a deteriorating perception of both industry and Canada’s environmental record. The federal government’s work on sector by sector emissions regulations and the introduction of a made-in-Canada carbon management strategy are essential elements in the creation of a Canadian energy strategy.

Join us as Joe Oliver, federal minister of natural resources, outlines the government’s aggressive efforts to address emissions from resource development.

Learn how this will directly impact Alberta’s energy economy.

We’ve all been there. You’ve been working on a project for months and you’re almost at the finish line, but the last days seem like the longest of the entire project, but they are in essence the most important. 

It's the final commitment to finish that separates good from great in the world of business.

Learn what your business needs to do to realize success.

Monday May 6, 2013
Keynote: 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Workshop: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hotel Arts
119 12th Avenue SW

With the majority of Canada’s Aboriginal population residing off-reserve, Canada and Alberta’s urban Aboriginal population is an untapped source of expertise and knowledge for potential Aboriginal-business partnerships.

Join us as National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée discusses strategies businesses can use to engage the urban Aboriginal workforce.

Following Lavallée’s keynote presentation, there will be a panel that explores the content of her talk in greater depth with representatives from social services, education and business.

Only 80 spots are available to attend the panel workshop. Reserve yours today.

• 10 ways you cans start your own business doing nothing
• Oil patch rides the rails to price surge
• Do you need a “Guilt Hour”?
• A definition of what a performance measure really Is
• The magic interview Question: Have you failed in your career?
• 8 highly profitable ways to win customer referrals

Thursday May 16, 2013
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Centennial Place, West Tower
Foothills / Ten Peaks room
Suite 300, 250 5th Street SW

The exempt market is an efficient and economical way for small businesses and start-ups to gain access to the capital needed to start or grow their business without the expense of a formal listing on a stock exchange or having to disclose a full prospectus. Learn some of the ins and outs of raising money through the exempt market during a two-hour breakfast seminar with Neil Hutton and Ryan Franzen, corporate partners at McLeod Law.

This is a must-attend event for start-ups, small businesses, real estate developers, emerging oil and gas companies, as well as companies who are generating cash flow and looking to take the next step in their development.

Only 30 spots available.

Teatro is located on Olympic Plaza in Calgary’s downtown theatre district and is housed in the historic Dominion Bank Building built in 1911.

Serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine strongly rooted in Italian tradition, paired with an award-winning wine cellar strongly rooted in the wines of Italy and Bordeaux, Teatro Ristorante has provided a unique dining experience in Calgary for nearly two decades.

We are happy to accomodate private groups and weddings from intimate gatherings to parties of 200 or more. 

For more information visit Teatro.ca

Wednesday April 10, 2013
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings
2620 32nd St NE

Business After Hours is one of the best networking opportunities in the city.

These events are fun and lively, creating the perfect opportunity for you to discover new businesses and potential clients while networking with other people in Calgary’s business community.

Join us at the sports bar Buffalo Wild Wings for free appetizers and a beer tasting provide by Labatt Breweries with the purchase of your ticket.

Thursday April 18, 2013
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Maple Leaf Storage
2883 Sunridge Way NE

Maple Leaf Self Storage is proud to invite fellow members of the Calgary Chamber to join us for an evening of fun, great food and fabulous networking.

Enjoy free appetizers and two complimentary drinks and a chance to win prizes with the purchase of your ticket.

Tuesday July 2, 2013
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
1 Priddis Greens Drive

The warmer weather has everyone thinking about summer activities and one of the highlights of the Chamber’s summer calendar is the annual Play with the Presidents golf tournament. Held at the stunning Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club, it has been a staple of the business golfing calendar for more than 10 years.

Some of the presidents who will be joining us include:

• Kamel Beliazi, president and CEO, Bayer CropScience Inc.
• Bruce Okabe, CEO, Travel Alberta
• Dave Collyer, president, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
• Randy Williams, president and CEO, Tourism Calgary

Take advantage of one of the best networking opportunities of the summer.

Thursday May 23, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Westin Calgary
320 4 Avenue SW

Alberta is in a bind. Our oil and gas producers need to get their products to new and existing markets and the best way to do that is through pipelines.

Join the Calgary Chamber and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) for a panel discussion with three of Canada’s largest pipeline companies – Enbridge, TransCanada and Kinder Morgan – on the challenges and opportunities involved with getting Alberta’s oil and gas to market.