Wednesday April 17, 2013
11:30 am – 1:15 pm
The Westin
320 4 Ave 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, minister of natural resources, outlines the government’s aggressive efforts to address emissions from resource development, and other factors that directly impact Alberta’s energy economy.

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.

The Calgary Chamber is committed to making sure our city remains a great place to do business. One of the ways we do this is through regular meetings with politicians and government officials to discuss ways we can reduce red tape, keep taxes low and implement policies that will create an environment in which businesses can prosper.

Read more about where your Chamber is pushing our provincial government for reforms.

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

Keynote
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.

Workshop
Following Lavallée’s keynote presentation, there will be a panel workshop 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.

On Thursday March 21, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered the government’s Economic Action Plan (EAP). The next day, after three intense months of working with Minister Flaherty, Minister of State for Finance, Ted Menzies, stopped by and spoke to an intimate group of Calgary’s business leaders.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce economist Tina Kremmidas was in the EAP lock-up all day to study the document and its implications for Canadian business.

We are pleased to be able to provide you with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s analysis.

Small businesses need to know how to stay connected with their customers and one of the best ways of doing this is through digital marketing. 

If you’re a Calgary Chamber member you can take advantage of a discount of up to 25 per cent on services for email marketing, social media campaigns, event marketing and online surveys offered by the firm Constant Contact, which specializes in helping small businesses and not-for-profits stay in touch with their customers.

Learn more about how these services can help your business.

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 and includes breakfast.

Founded in 1933, The Banff Centre is a globally-respected arts, leadership, and educational institute, located in the heart of Canada’s Banff National Park. At The Banff Centre, we accelerate ideas and host conversations to imagine and deliver on a better future. Our leadership programming equips people who want to change the world with the skills to do so.

Learn more at BanffCentre.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.

In June, PROFIT will release its inaugural ranking of Calgary’s Fastest-Growing Companies, to be featured in a special Calgary issue of the magazine. It’s all part of the 25th annual PROFIT 500 ranking, which celebrates Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Calgary alumni of the PROFIT 500 include such homegrown standouts as the Original Joe’s restaurant franchise, DECO Windshield Repair and, yes, WestJet.

Need convincing? Former editor and publisher of PROFIT, Rick Spence, lists all the great benefits in this blog post. 

If you know a business that has grown by 50 per cent or more over the past five years, they could be a contender – encourage them to apply before March 31.

C3’s Green Spending Account recognised in 2013 Technological Innovation Review
The 2013 Technological Innovation Review, by US based EnvironmentalLeader.com, used a review panel consisting of companies such as Pepsico, UC Berkeley, Staples, Yahoo, GlaxoSmithKline, among others to select the winners.

Teatro named Calgary’s top restaurant by Avenue magazine
A team of rigorously discerning food judges who eat, sleep and breathe food all year long decided Teatro's locally sourced ingredients and avant-garde techniques are the best in the city.

​Target Canada opens 17 news stores in Ontario
Calgary set to see stores open in Spring 2013: Chinook Centre, Forest Lawn Shopping Centre, Market Mall and Shoppes at Shawnessy.

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