Tuesday February 18, 2014
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
TELUS Convention Centre 
120 9th Avenue SE

Since taking the reins at Canadian Pacific in 2012, Hunter Harrison has set this iconic Canadian company back on track, earning him the title of Canadian Business’ Top Turnaround CEO of the Year.

Through rapid efficiency and service improvement measures, Harrison has turned CP into the good news story of Canadian transportation in 2013 hitting company-record low operating ratios. And, as he'll tell you, the transformational journey of CP is just beginning.

Join us and our partners at The Van Horne Institute for what is sure to be a rousing and thought-provoking discussion on the future of rail.

The Calgary Chamber creates benefits and value for our members through partnerships with a wide variety of service providers.

As a member of the Chamber, you can save 20% on all coverages on your automobile policy and 5% on your homeowner policy.

Learn how you can take advantage of this offer and start saving money.

The Municipal Government Act (MGA) is an important legislative tool that directly impacts the proper functioning and efficiency of our municipal governments.

The first comprehensive review of the legislation since 1995 is currently underway and the Calgary Chamber is advocating for a host of reforms, most importantly, tax equity.

Find out how reforms to the MGA can impact your business and how you can have your say.

Friday February 7, 2014
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Silver Dragon Restaurant
106 3rd Avenue SE

The Calgary Chamber is proud to team up with the Calgary Chinese Merchants Association to celebrate the Year of the Horse at its Chinese New Year Gala.

Chinatown is one of Calgary's oldest communities and was also one of the hardest hit by the floods. Celebrate resilience and good fortune while forging new connections and gaining insight into what the Year of the Horse has in store with a Feng Shui expert during a fun, all-English program. 

You will not want to miss this incredible cultural and business experience.

Thursday February 27, 2014
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Bow Valley Club
370 250 6th Avenue SW

The next Business After Hours will be hosted by the Bow Valley Club (BVC), an exclusive, members-only facility catering to Calgary’s top executives and professionals.

Everyone will have the chance to be personally toured through the facility, including access to exclusive meeting room space, the executive fitness centers as well as the opportunity to sample some of the city’s most decadent cuisine.

Join us for an inside look at where Calgary's power brokers work and play.

Chinese New Year kicked into full swing last week and it has us here at the Calgary Chamber taking a look at the Chinese-Canadian business community that has helped to grow Calgary for over 130 years.

From shaping downtown to building hospitals, the Chinese community has been instrumental in Calgary's growth and success.

Check out a few of the intriguing stories from our city's Chinese community!

The Alberta Business Family Institute is working in cooperation with Alberta Women Entrepreneurs to deliver a one day workshop designed specifically for next generation successors in family business.

The all-day interactive workshop will provide the trends and resources necessary in assisting female successors as they prepare to take over.

Give yourself the tools you need to succeed in your family business February 25.

One of Twitter's most underrated and useful features is the "favorite" button. It allows you to interact even if you don't have something to say, but it also has great functionality as a bookmarking tool as well as a way to increase your following.

Check out the 5 ways a Twitter "favorite" can grow your social media network. 

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• Simplify outdated corporate processes
• How to attain near perfect decision making
• Steer clear of burnout with these 5 tips
• 3 secrets to innovation that everyone misses

Thursday February 13, 2014
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Calgary Chamber - RGO Room
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

The Calgary Chamber is dedicated to promoting our member’s businesses online and offline. We offer members a variety of online marketing opportunities to help your company gain more exposure in the marketplace.

The one hour workshop, for members only, will walk you through how to set up some of these online initiatives to better market your business.

Take advantage of this free workshop and maximize your membership!

The Calgary Chamber and Alberta Transportation, are pleased to provide our members with an opportunity to give input on a long-term Transportation Strategy for Alberta.

Reliable city transit, modernized transportation infrastructure, and efficient traffic flow all have an impact on the competitiveness of Calgary business, and your perspective is key to getting it right. This strategy will provide a vision for Alberta’s transportation system over the next 50 years.

Have your say February 19th and help shape Alberta's future.