Friday November 22, 2013
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Telus Convention Centre
120 9 Avenue SE

CIBC in partnership with the Calgary Chamber presents former United States Energy Secretary and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Steven Chu, along-side the former Canadian Minister of Environment, Hon. Jim Prentice in a discussion on the future of the North American energy industry.

For the four years Chu held his post in President Obama's cabinet,  he was instrumental in shaping the United States energy policy. He will discuss how he advised the President regarding Canada’s role in US energy security, and what he believes Obama’s future priorities will be, as well as how greenhouse gas regulations will change the North American energy market.

Join us for an engaging dialogue with two dynamic political and energy counterparts.

Thursday November 7, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way

Our Fast-Growth Champions will share their stories and experiences on how human capital strengthens and grows their business. From social and personal attributes, performance and creating the right corporate culture, your people are your power—and the right people will ensure growth and success.

Panelists for this event will be:

• Shannon Bowen-Smed, president & CEO, Bowen Workforce Solutions Inc.
• Jory Lamb, president & CEO, VistaVu Solutions
• John Mackay, executive chairman and CEO, Mosaic Capital Corporation
• Matthew Heffernan, president & CEO, Zedi Inc.

Join our event and learn how to attract, cultivate and retain the right people to see your business thrive.

Small Business Week 2013 wrapped up in style with Village Brewery taking home the ATB Small Business of the Year Award at the Small Business Week awards and expo last Thursday night. In addition to the top prize, Village also took home the Community Involvement Award.

Thank you to all who took park in our events as well as our sponsors and the hundreds of small businesses who work every day to make our city a better place to work and live.

Other winners on the night included:

• Jump On - Innovation Award
• Frilly Lilly - Breakout Business Award
• XCEL Professional Services - Customer Service Excellence Award
• Muttley Crue Organics - Environmental Stewardship Award

Learn more about Small Business Week 2013 and see photos from the event.

Wednesday November 20, 2013
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Purdy's Chocolatier
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE

Networking, cocktails and chocolate!

One of Calgary's best networking opportunities is back and this time we're headed to Purdy's Chocolatier. In addition to the great conversation and people you meet at Business After Hours, get a look (and a taste) of the delicious chocolates from this Canadian institution.

Business After Hours is fun, lively and the perfect opportunity for you to discover new businesses and potential clients while networking with other people in Calgary’s business community.

Get your tickets today and the networking, cocktails and chocolate on the 20th.

Congratulations to our friends Mark Staffing Solutions for winning a free Chamber membership by entering the draw at the Chamber booth during the Small Business Week Awards and Expo on October 24th.

The lucky ballot was placed by Melissa McCluskey and we are excited to welcome Mark Staffing Solutions into the Chamber fold.

If you're intersted in learning what a chamber membership can do for your business, contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com.

Tuesday November 5, 2013
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th ave SE

Our 7:15 am breakfast networking is the best networking opportunity in the city. Grow your client list, increase awareness of your company and extend your brand across the city.

We invite you to join us at the Calgary Chamber Tuesday November 5th.

• Your snooze button. It's the enemy of good sleep and productive wakefulness.
• Small office, big impact. How designers are getting the most out of small workspaces.
• Are text messages the future of job seeking?
• Create the job you love, but first, find out what it is about your job that you love.

Thursday November 21, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way

Our Fast-Growth Champions will talk about how to create a brand promise you can deliver, rather than just talk about. By actually being ‘trustworthy’, ‘superior in quality’ and ‘innovative’, these businesses were able to differentiate their brands and experience unprecedented growth.

Panelists for this event will be:

• Justin Bobier, owner/president, Crystal Creek Homes
• Matthew Horne, founder/captain orange, Deco Windshields
• Robert Horricks, president & CEO, Blush Lane Organics

Join our event and learn more about making your brand stand apart.

Wednesday November 13, 2013
4:30 am – 8:30 pm
The Westin
320 4th Ave SW

Gentlemen, prepare your upper lip because Movember is back!

The Chamber is hosting an exclusive dinner reception with Mayo Clinic urologist Matthew Tollefson, M.D. to discuss the latest innovations on prostate cancer prevention, research, and treatment. Make sure you sport your 'stache.

Join us to hear details on prostate cancer prevention and treatment with a leading expert.

Thursday November 7, 2013
3:30 am – 5:00 pm
BMO Centre, Mustang Room
20 Roundup Way SE

Why does milk cost so much? Is supply management an outdated protectionist practice holding back Canada’s ability to benefit from open trade?

Come and be part of the discussion when Martha Hall Findlay, Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and Don Davies, New Democratic Party MP and Opposition Critic for International Trade discuss the big issues surrounding Canada’s supply management and trade partnerships.

Don’t miss what is surely to be an honest and informed debate focusing on emerging challenges facing western Canada.

Friday November 8, 2013
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Radisson Hotel South
4440 Gateway Boulevard NW

The 2013 Alberta Chambers of Commerce MP dinner runs November 8th in Edmonton. It's an opportunity to sit down with a Member of Parliament to discuss what matters to you most.

Attend and gain insight from our elected officials in Ottawa.

Through our partnership with The Business Link, Calgary Chamber members save on dozens of learning workshops that can be used to grow and build their business.

These sessions are ideal for start-ups and small businesses looking for insights on every stage of developing a business.

Learning sessions schedule – November

• Refine Your Marketing and Increase Your Sales! - November 5
• Selling to the Government of Alberta - November 6
• Refocus Your Social Media Efforts -  November 12

Contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com to start saving on these great workshops and more.