Get inspired this fall with Dianne Wilkins from Critical Mass

📅 September 27, 2018   🕒 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm   📍 Bella Concert Hall

A couple of decades ago, Critical Mass set down roots in Calgary as a small advertising shop of 25 people. Today, CEO Dianne Wilkins leads a global experience design agency of 950 staff across three continents. 

Join us for the first edition of Inspire: The Leadership Series to hear from Dianne on Critical Mass' path to success and the decisions she had to make along the way to enable global growth.

Ticket packs for the entire Inspire series are also on sale!

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[Free workshop] Intellectual property strategy

📅 September 12, 2018   🕒 8:30 am – 9:30 am   📍 Calgary Chamber

Intellectual property (IP) is an important asset to your business. To help you understand how to use IP to your business' advantage, we're hosting a workshop in partnership with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Here, you will learn about IP fundamentals as well as the importance of including an IP strategy in your overall business plans.

[Thursday] Build your network at Escape 60!

📅 September 13, 2018   🕒 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm   📍 Escape 60

Escape rooms are all the rage these days, but have you ever learned what goes into creating one? Join us for our next Business After Hours at Escape 60 for an evening with their Games Master to dive into how they create their games while exploring each of their five different escape rooms—including one of Canada's two Harry Potter-themed escape rooms.

[Workshop] Cannabis 101: What your business needs to know

📅 September 19, 2018   🕒 8:30 am – 9:30 am   📍 Calgary Chamber

In this second workshop of our cannabis series, expert Dr. Ife Abiola will cover the economic and business impacts, cannabis basics and its effects, public consumption, the societal impact of legalization and public health accessibility.

🆕 UK Minister for Investment: Graham Stuart

📅 October 2, 2018   🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm   📍 The Westin Calgary

The UK is Canada’s third largest export market and Canada’s secnd most important destination for investment abroad. The UK is the fourth largest investor in Canada and UK exports to Canada grew 13% in the year to March 2018, continuing a trend of growth. 

Come and hear the UK Minister for Investment (Department of International Trade), Graham Stuart, describe the vision for post-brexit Britain and the opportunities it presents for UK-Canada trade relationships.

Sweat the City: Fitness class tickets now available!

📅 October 2, 2018   🕒 All-day event   📍 Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA

In support of National Depression Screening Day, we and our partners Calgary Counselling Centre and the YMCA are hosting Sweat the City. 

Focusing on physical health to support mental health, this event is a full day of fitness and fun to defy depression. The activation hub for the day will be the Gray Family YMCA in Eau Claire. Here you will be able to attend all kinds of different fitness classes, as well as take part in a reception in celebration of the facility's 30th anniversary.

🆕 Behind the scenes with the Calgary Flames

📅 October 4, 2018   🕒 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm   📍 Scotiabank Saddledome

You’re invited to a behind the scenes experience with the Calgary Flames. Take a tour through unique corporate hosting venues at the Saddledome, learn about different options around game viewing, and give back to the Flames Foundation. 

This unique night is tailored to Calgary’s business community, with hors d’oeuvres, networking and an evening of experiencing the Flames. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Calgary Flames Foundation. 

🆕 A Conversation with Honourable Jason Kenney

📅 October 9, 2018   🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm   📍 Hyatt Regency

Join us on October 9, 2018, for a conversation with the leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, Honourable Jason Kenney, as he outlines his plan to renew the Alberta Advantage and his vision for the economy.

2018 Small Business Calgary Expo

📅 October 18, 2018   🕒 10:00 am – 5:00 pm   📍 BMO Centre

Amazing things happen when entrepreneurs get together, and that's what Small Business Week is all about. The crown jewel of the entire week is Alberta's biggest B2B expo: the Small Business Calgary Expo! Here's some of the highlights:

• A dazzling exhibition of 100 local businesses.
• 1,500 attendees and an exclusive Networking App to help you connect with the ones you really want to meet.
• Two phenomenal keynotes: Justine Barber, Co-founder of Poppy Barley and Kristen Wood, Founder and CEO of THE TEN SPOT.
• A Digital Tools Stage featuring 15-minute rapid-fire sessions to give you info on new tools you can use to transform and grow your business.

Tips to grow your business

Digital tip: LinkedIn to relaunch Groups in the flagship app

Over August LinkedIn announced some changes to its platform and overall functionality of the app. The largest move involves Groups, with conversations appearing in streams and move interactive content. Admins will also have new controls allowing for better engagement and content creation. 

To learn what this could mean for you business, check out this article from Tech Crunch. 

What we're reading...

• Global tech giant Garmin officially calls Alberta home
• Trans Mountain pipeline should go ahead
• City launches driverless shuttle pilot to test autonomous vehicle technology
• Alberta's economy will lead country next year, says BMO executive
• How customer demands and digitalization will transform aerospace over the decade

Member insights

Chamber Member: Shaw

Shaw is a leading Canadian connectivity company. The Wireline division consists of Consumer and Business services. Consumer serves residential customers with broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video and digital phone.

Business provides business customers with Internet, data, WiFi, digital phone, and video services. The Wireless division provides wireless voice and data services through an expanding and improving mobile wireless network infrastructure.

Members get online access to comprehensive liability insurance coverage 

If you work in a profession where you routinely offer professional services or advice, you could be sued if a client believes you’ve made a mistake or left out important information.

As a Calgary Chamber member, you can request a free quote online for Professional Liability, Commercial General Liability or Directors and Officers Insurance, and purchase your coverage in minutes, at competitive rates, from the comfort of your home or office, without speaking to a broker.

From our community partners

Join Compugen for their Western Hub grand opening!

📅 September 20, 2018   🕒 2:00 pm   📍Compugen Western Hub

Compugen's Calgary branch has moved and expanded! To celebrate, they're hosting a grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of their new hub and configuration centre. 

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