Thursday, April 14, 2016
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Ready to move your business onward? As part of the Chamber's new stream of programming to help you survive and thrive in challenging times, we're excited to introduce Speed Mentoring.

Speed mentoring is like speed dating for growth-minded entrepreneurs, CEOs and/or senior leaders looking to gain perspective from multiple business experts in one sitting. In this session you'll learn all about exploring new trade and export markets as a way to diversify your business.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from business experts who can help you take your company into uncharted territory.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
National on 8th
225 8th Avenue SW

In the midst of a massive downturn, with oil hitting its lowest price in more than a decade, and with historic lows for employment opportunities, the long awaited Royalty Review is a hot topic in Alberta.

As you enjoy an after-work beverage and a tasty slider, Dave Mowat, chair of the Alberta Royalty Review panel and President and CEO of ATB Financial, will break down everything you need to know about the new royalty framework and how it will impact your business.

Join us for insider insights into the Royalty Review.

• The eight pillars of innovation
• Why trading across the border could get easier
• How to start up a start-up: The ultimate to-do list for launching a small business successfully
• 21 great ways to innovate
• QuantumShift contest: Vote for your fellow Chamber member, Fiasco Gelato, as Canada's next top entrepreneur

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

To help you navigate the downturn, the Chamber has created a new resiliency-focused workshop series called Leading Through the Storm.

In this second installment of the six-part series facilitated by Kevin Erickson from GO Productivity, you'll learn about identifying next steps for the positive positioning of your organization through increased productivity, continuous improvement and practical innovation.

Join us to learn how to drive productivity improvements in your business and become more resistant to challenging economic conditions.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Westin Calgary
320 4th Avenue SW

No matter the company size, if stakeholders no longer hold trust in a company or a CEO, the corporate reputational consequences are damaging, and can alter the future success of an organization.

So how can trust be built in business and CEOs?

The Calgary Chamber has partnered with Edelman, the world's largest PR firm, to present the findings of their 2016 Trust Barometer, a research report that shows a growing trust gap between informed and mass populations to the local business community.

Join us for a discussion on this timely research, and how companies can build trust that leads to growth and sustainability.

For this digital tip, we're taking a deeper dive into a more technical subject than we usually do. Over the last week you may have noticed that when you enter a search on Google, the layout of the search engine results page (SERP) has shifted a bit. This is because Google recently began displaying up to four ads above organic desktop search results and removed the ads on the right-hand side.

While this may seem just a subtle shift in layout, it has the potential for both positive and negative impacts to your business' search engine marketing campaigns.

Learn more about what this change means for your company's digital initiatives and spark a conversation with your marketing team.

Thursday, April 7, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Maison Senior Living
750 49th Avenue SW

Please note that Business After Hours are members-only events. If you are not a Calgary Chamber member, please contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com.

In the spirit of expanding your horizons, our upcoming Business After Hours is aimed at taking you into the heart of a rapidly growing industry you may not have previously explored: Maison Senior Living.

While you network with a cohort of Calgary's finest professionals, you'll gain insight into the business of caring for an aging population as you learn about Maison's premier facility. Over hors d'oeuvres, seared scallops, and a dazzling wine and cheese pairing, you're sure to forge the new and lasting connections your company needs to thrive.

Join us for an unforgettable Business After Hours.

Since their first flight on February 29, 1996, WestJet has sought to provide safe, friendly and affordable air travel to everyone in the world. Right from the start, they decided their top priority was to put their guests and their people first.

Now, exactly 20 years later, WestJet has grown to become one of Canada's most admired and respected corporate cultures. The company flies to over 100 destinations and continues to strive daily for the highest standards of service and success, all while staying true to the guiding principles that first helped them take off.

Learn more about their last two decades at WestJet.com. 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Best Western 
86 Freeport Blvd NE

If your business is located in Northeast Calgary, geography may have made it a challenge to connect with us. That's why once a month we're setting up shop at the Best Western Premier Freeport Inn & Suites to create an opportunity for you to stop by for a coffee, share the challenges keeping you up at night, and learn about how the Chamber can help you grow and succeed.

In case that set time doesn't work for you, you can also set up a meeting at a different time that same day. It's all about bringing the Chamber to you.

To RSVP or set up a meeting, contact Adrian Nagle at anagle@calgarychamber.com or 403-750-0401.

If you're a Calgary Chamber member, you are eligible for exclusive benefits with First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry.

Take advantage of:

• Preferred terminal rates including an option for a No Fee Terminal Rental
• Preferred Chamber pricing on transaction fees
• Access to a full suite of payment products including mobile and virtual terminals
• Robust, user-friendly online reporting tools
• 24/7 customer service

Connect with First Data to find out how they can help your business save today!

These Prestige members have shown a substantial and unwavering commitment to supporting the work of the Calgary Chamber. We thank our Prestige members: Suncor, TELUS and Nexen Energy, A CNOOC Limited Company, for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.