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Andrew Bleeker: The online advertising wizard behind Obama’s re-election strategy

Andrew Bleeker: The online advertising wizard behind Obama’s re-election strategy

Thursday January 31, 2013
7:15 am – 9:00 am
Hotel Arts
119 – 12th Avenue SW

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Andrew Bleeker is one of the most influential people in the world of online advertising.

During the 2008 and 2012 U.S. general elections, Bleeker was the director of internet advertising for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign where he was responsible for all aspects of online marketing. In his current role as the global digital practice director with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Bleeker serves as a senior counselor to Fortune 100 clients, advising them in the field of digital marketing and communications.

Join us as Bleeker shares his online marketing insights.

Alberta faces budgetary “perfect storm”

Alberta faces budgetary “perfect storm”

Alberta’s Finance Minister Doug Horner met with Calgary’s business community yesterday to talk about how low energy prices have contributed to a massive revenue shortfall, which will result in the reining in of spending when the province delivers its budget on Thursday, March 7.

Watch highlights from yesterday’s event.

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair – Clarifying Canada’s foreign takeover rules

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair – Clarifying Canada’s foreign takeover rules

Tuesday February 19, 2013
11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
133 9 Avenue SW

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The Government of Canada approved the CNOOC-Nexen and Petronas-Progress deals with the caveat that this would be the last time that state-owned enterprises would be allowed to purchase a company in Canada’s oil patch.

Despite a positive first step, there is still need for greater clarity on this issue – since it is unclear what circumstances allow for a foreign takeover of a Canadian company to be passed and what criteria will be used to determine the approval of future transactions. 

Join us as NDP leader Thomas Mulcair explains what he would like to see the government do to create an environment that encourages foreign investment and strengthen our economy.

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Dragon’s Den comes to Calgary

Dragon’s Den comes to Calgary

The Dragon’s Den will be holding open auditions in Calgary on Saturday, February 2 to find the next big thing for the hit series on CBC Television. 

This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to come down and pitch their business concept for the chance to appear on national television.

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North America’s Natural Gas Revolution

North America’s Natural Gas Revolution

Wednesday February 27, 2013
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Westin Hotel
320 4th Avenue SW

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The secret’s out: North America has vast domestic supplies of natural gas. Enough to power domestic needs for a century or more. Enough to change the energy game on a global scale. 

What does this mean for the future of the U.S. and Canadian economies?  How can we ensure natural gas continues to play a growing role in North American transportation, power generation and industrial uses?  What can and is being done to address public questions relating to safe and responsible development? 

Get the answers to all your questions relating to North American natural gas development and demand from Regina Hopper, president and CEO of America’s Natural Gas Alliance, which represents 29 of North America’s largest independent natural gas exploration and production companies.

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Chamber member spotlight: Heron Free Psychologist Services

Chamber member spotlight: Heron Free Psychologist Services

Heron Free Psychologist Services is a full-service counselling, seminar and business coaching company with more than 16 years of experience working with such companies as Shell, Royal Bank and Total in the field of personal growth and happiness, mental focusing, anxiety, depression, marital relationships, life changes and improving self-esteem.

Learn more at heronfree.com

A corporate guide to workplace diversity

A corporate guide to workplace diversity

Tuesday January 29, 2013
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Suite 800, 311 6th Avenue SW

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Calgary is the third-most ethnically diverse city in Canada. That means every employer, business owner and worker needs to have a thorough understanding of workplace diversity, employment equity and multiculturalism.

Join Canada’s most experienced diversity trainer Neil McDonald for a one-day workshop on the changing Canadian workplace, which discusses what employers and employees need to know to navigate this environment and unlock the potential that comes from working with a diverse mix of employees.

Only a few spots are still available. Hurry and book today. 

Employment law: What every business needs to know

Employment law: What every business needs to know

Thursday January 31, 2013
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CREB Main floor
300 Manning Road NE

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If you run a business or manage people, you need to have a good understanding of employment law.

That includes understanding the implied terms of an employment contract, causes for dismissal and what constitutes a wrongful dismal, the obligations of an employer after termination,  as well as the responsibilities of an employer according to the employment standards code and humans right act. 

Get the answers to all your business questions relating to employment law from two lawyers with McLeod Law during this informative lunch-time presentation.

Business After Hours

DIRTT

Thursday January 24, 2013
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
7303 30th Street SE

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Meet new clients and make new business connections in the inspiring and innovative atmosphere of DIRTT Environmental Solutions.

DIRTT – which stands for Doing It Right This Time – builds custom, prefab modular workspaces. This method of building is suitable for offices, industrial spaces, healthcare facilities, schools and soon residential homes. DIRTT has become the biggest company in its industry, going from zero to more $130 million in sales in the past seven years.

Enjoy appetizers from DIRTT’S on-site kitchen or take a tour and network in the office space of this award winning Calgary company.

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Surefire CSR strategies that increase productivity and profits

Surefire CSR strategies that increase productivity and profits

Wednesday February 13, 2013
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Self Connection Books
125, 4611 Bowness Road NW

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Corporate social responsibility isn’t a bunch of buzz words. It’s a cost-effective way to bolster your company’s bottom line.

When a business creates and implements a finely tuned CSR strategy it engages employees in a way that changes how they work. They become more passionate about they do. When that happens, they become more productive, more focused on customer service and more likely to contribute to the creation of an energized work environment that helps in the success of your business.

Learn how you can reap the rewards of a CSR strategy.

Economic Outlook 2013: Teetering on the brink of prosperity

Economic Outlook 2013: Teetering on the brink of prosperity

Monday February 4, 2013
8:00 am – 9:00 am
University of Alberta – Calgary Centre
120, 333 – 5th Avenue SW

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While Alberta is poised to have strong economic performance throughout 2013, global economic struggles will likely create a “downdraft” that will cool the province’s economy in the months ahead, leading to a decrease in oil demand as well as prices and slower economic growth.

Find out what these developments mean for your business and how they will impact other sectors in the economy from the Calgary Chamber’s Chief Economist Ben Brunnen.

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