Monday, June 29, 2015
12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Earl Grey Golf Club
6540 20th Street SW

Golf is the game of business, and spending an afternoon on the course with the right people can be more influential than all the sales emails you send this year. 

With the Calgary Chamber’s annual Leaders Classic golf tournament presented by TELUS coming up fast, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better opportunity this summer to build, deepen and strengthen professional relationships. After all, where else would you have the opportunity to network and share business tips with some of the most influential business and political leaders in Calgary?

Don't miss your chance to be a part of Calgary’s most prestigious business golf tournament.

Every year, in the third week of October, we shine a light on the vibrant community of small but mighty business owners in our city with the Small Business Week Calgary Awards and Expo. Help us celebrate these unsung heroes by letting us know who you think should be recognized for their valiant efforts.

Currently we are accepting nominations and applications for businesses that are doing incredible things. Finalists will be selected by a panel of industry expert judges, and for most award categories, will then be voted on by the public.

Head to SmallBusinessWeekCalgary.com to nominate an outstanding small business today!

Friday, July 3, 2015
6:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Palomino Smokehouse
109 7th Avenue SW

Please note that this event is a member-only event. To become a member or learn more about the benefits, please contact membership@calgarychamber.com.

They say some of the best business deals in Calgary are made during Stampede, so saddle up and come on down for a hearty Stampede breakfast hosted by your Calgary Chamber. This annual parade day Stampede breakfast attracts over 200 business leaders and government officials, for a fun and informal networking experience to kick off our city’s largest event.

The best part? Each ticket includes a spot in our premium bleacher seating to watch the Stampede parade.

Bring your colleagues, clients and the little cowpokes, and don't miss the best parade day breakfast networking of Stampede 2015!

• Mary Moran named new CEO of Calgary Economic Development
• How to speak up about ethical issues at work
• The three people who matter most in your network
• Canada commits to ending fossil-fuel use by 2100
• Yedlin: The power of innovation will help oilpatch overcome challenges

Tuesday, July 7, 2015
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 238 8th Avenue SE

Europe’s faltering recovery and struggle to regain competitiveness, after the 2008 eurozone debt crisis, has had a serious impact on global and Canadian markets.

Join us as we welcome legendary economist, former Polish finance minister and crisis manager, Professor Leszek Balcerowicz who will share an insider’s perspective of where Europe is headed, and what that could mean for the Canadian economy and business.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from this pivotal figure in European economic reform.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Theatre Junction GRAND
608 1st Street SW

As a proud partner, we invite you – the community builder, the entrepreneur, the philanthropist – to join us for the official launch of the Alberta BoostR, a new crowdfunding platform from ATB Financial turning local mavericks' ideas into a reality.

Imagine having entrepreneurs stand on a stage and give a sales pitch to a room full of people (sound familiar?), except this time you are one of those people and you get to decide who gets the funding.

Get ready to fund the local entrepreneur you think has the potential to be the next big thing to hit Alberta.

Between paying for parking and keeping track of the receipts for your expense report, parking can be a nightmare.

With the ParkPlus app, now available on both Apple (iOS) and Android, you can create a pre-paid account to manage your parking sessions and expenses. Use it to not only pay for parking on-street or in any Calgary Parking Authority facility, but also pay only for the time you actually parked by deactivating your session. The app keeps track of all your transactions, so all you have to worry about is making it to your next meeting. 

Download the ParkPlus app and make parking during business hours hassle-free.

Thursday, June 25, 2015
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Milestones Grill + Bar
107 8th Avenue SE

Please note that Business After Hours events are member-only events. To become a member or learn more about the benefits, please contact membership@calgarychamber.com.

Our next edition of Business After Hours takes us to the reopening of the Milestones Grill + Bar Stephen Avenue location to discover their brand new bar, newly renovated meeting rooms and brightly renovated patio space. Updated with modern décor, Milestones on Stephen Avenue is the perfect downtown location for your next business lunch, corporate function or a patio drink with your colleagues.

Join us for a tremendous evening sampling delicious summer favourites and networking with Calgary's business community. 

C&B Advertising think of themselves as the brand behind a brand. With 15 years of being the creative force behind some of Alberta's most recognizable brands under their belt, their service expertise ranges from brand strategy and messaging, to tactical execution. 

In the fleeting world of advertising, C&B Advertising works to create ideas that are more permanent than the lifespan of the ad itself. Their areas of experience include travel and tourism, financial, sport, construction, energy, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

Learn more at CandBAdvertising.com

Thursday, June 25, 2015
7:30 am – 10:00 am
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Many small to mid-sized companies struggle to use technology to their advantage, often through a lack of awareness, deployment skills, or time.

Told through a series of real engagements, this interactive session held in partnership with EY will address how you can use technology to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace, to support you as you grow, to realize internal cost savings and to mitigate risk.

Join us for this timely conversation on performance improvement through technology and what it might mean for your business.

You can’t afford to make mistakes with employee compensation. Pay below market and run the risk of losing valuable employees and limiting your ability to attract talent. Pay too much and impact your HR budget. Annual compensation surveys can help you know if your salaries and total rewards are competitive.

As a Calgary Chamber member, you can save 15% off any of WCBC’s 10 compensation reports.

Take advantage of exclusive compensation report savings today!

Wednesday, June 17, 2015
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Westin Calgary
320 4th Avenue SW

Due to unprecedented interest this event has been moved to a larger venue.

With 21 years of visionary leadership under his belt as the Commissioner of the PGA TOUR, Tim Finchem knows the business of sport. From the time Mr. Finchem joined the PGA TOUR management team, he has played a key role in strengthening its position as one of the most successful, well-respected sports organizations in the world. 

Join us to hear how Tim Finchem revamped the business of golf through new revenue streams and creative brand tactics.

These Champion members have shown a substantial and unwavering commitment to supporting the work of the Calgary Chamber. We thank our Champion members: ATCO Group, Cenovus, Encana, Enmax, Imperial, Shell and Tervita for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.