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Welcome to our new Chamber members!

Intelica Solutions Inc. Canada West Foundation
Cadeon Arcane
WMC BACB Holdings Ltd.
Rostad Tours Sun Foods Ltd.
Grand & Toy City Wide Towing
Jody A Johnstone Insurance Technique Adjustment Consulting
Bezz Enterprises Proshow Audiovisual
Guli Holdings Ltd. Rioux Visuals
Quarantine Restraints Chemical Industries Inc.
RM Tax Virtuoso Electric
Sunset Solutions Services Ltd. Marquee Land Services

Ad: Servus Credit Union – The Business Circle

Ad: Servus Credit Union – The Business Circle

Back in the saddle: 20th annual Ismaili Muslim Stampede breakfast

Back in the saddle: 20th annual Ismaili Muslim Stampede breakfast

Have you heard of the renowned Ismaili community Sunset Breakfast? This year the Ismaili community in partnership with the Calgary Chamber is climbing “Back in the Saddle” with a return to the early morning Stampede Breakfast.

All are welcome on Saturday, July 9th from 7:30am-11:00am at the Headquarters Jamatkhana. 

Since some of the best business connections are made during Stampede, the Chamber will be hosting a special early morning coffee networking session. Join us and other business leaders for coffee networking from 7:30 am – 8:00 am.

Come for the pancakes and stay for the fun – this is a Stampede Breakfast the likes of which you've never seen!

Business After Hours at Wild Rose Brewery

Business After Hours at Wild Rose Brewery

Thursday, August 4, 2016
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wild Rose Brewery
2, 4580 Quesnay Wood Drive 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.

For the final Business After Hours of the summer, we're heading to Wild Rose Brewery for an after-work beverage (or two) and a whole lot of networking.

Here you will have a chance to connect with some of Calgary's top business professionals as you take in an exclusive Brewery Tour and taste their Core 6 Brands. You will also learn all about their AF 23 Innovation Center, where Wild Rose's mad scientist brewers create all their innovative small-batch brews and produce their cask program.

Join us for a chance to get the inside scoop on one of Calgary's beloved craft breweries.

Is your business prepared for the potential effects of a Canada Post strike?

Is your business prepared for the potential effects of a Canada Post strike?

Today Canada Post announced they have issued a 72-hour notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).

Postal service could be disrupted as early as Friday, July 8th with all mail volumes being detained.

A postal service disruption could affect many businesses, and many Calgary Chamber members have already made alternate plans for their mail and deliveries.

If you are a Calgary Chamber member and haven't made your plans yet, check out the UPS and Purolator Business Savings Programs that are available.

Fast-Growth: Give us your evening, we'll show you how transformative HR is done

Fast-Growth: Give us your evening, we'll show you how transformative HR is done

Tuesday, July 26, 2016
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
charbar rooftop patio
618 Confluence Way SE

For many of us, people aren't part of the business, they are the business. Your employees count on you to lead by example in celebrating the small wins, staying focused on the why of your company, and building an atmosphere they want to show up to every day.

At this upcoming edition of Fast-Growth Champions, learn best practices for recruitment, retention and engagement as well as insights and trends from industry leading HR decision makers.

We're down to our last tickets  register today so you don't miss a fantastic evening on charbar's rooftop patio!

What we're reading...

Chicken soup for your business soul

Chicken soup for your business soul

To help grow the next generation of leaders and celebrate our 125th anniversary, your Calgary Chamber is proud to announce the release of Dear Calgary: Letters to the Next Generation of Leaders.

This book is filled with amazing insight on hard work, innovation, treating people well, handling adversity, failure and success, being humble, collaborating and getting stuff done.

Inside its hallowed pages you'll find letters from leaders like:

  • Catriona Le May Doan, Sports Broadcaster and former Olympian
  • Jim Button, Co-founder of Village Brewery and Strategist at Evans Hunt Group
  • Sue Henry, Deputy Chief of Calgary Emergency Management Agency
  • JR Shaw, Executive Chair and Founder of Shaw Communications

Find out where you can pick up a copy yourself or for an aspiring leader in your life.

ICYMI it's time to apply for Small Business Week Calgary Award!

ICYMI it's time to apply for Small Business Week Calgary Award!

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.

So don't wait for someone else to nominate you, make your own luck and apply for the award you think your business deserves today.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 24th.

You can apply for:

Remember, if you were already nominated, you don't have to apply for the same award you were nominated for but without a completed application, your business won't make it front of the judges!

Make sure you apply for an award today!

Exclusive member promo code: Save on the PNWER Summit in Alberta

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), is hosting its 26th Annual Summit on July 17 - 21, and the Chamber is happy to support it. Join more than 500 legislators, business leaders, academics and government representatives to address challenges to growth, trade and environmental stewardship. The event will feature: 

  • Inspirational keynote speeches
  • 23 group sessions to address policy impediments to regional economic growth and identify potential opportunities and actions
  • Networking with leaders from the Northwest states, provinces and territories

As a benefit of your Chamber membership, use promo code Alberta16 to save 20% on registration type 'Government/Non-Profit/Associations/Academics (Non-Member)'.

Don't miss your chance to experience this unique Summit.

Digital tip: Exactly what to do after someone visits your LinkedIn profile

Digital tip: Exactly what to do after someone visits your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn is a powerful platform that can connect you with millions of professionals across the globe, but one of the most interesting parts of it is the "Who's Viewed Your Profile" section. With one click you can see exactly who’s been looking at your profile at any given point in time. 

When someone looks at your profile, it's a good indicator that there was something about that intrigued them, meaning you have a captive audience right at your fingertips. With a little bit of legwork, you can turn their curiousity to your advantage (and that of your business) by using it as a conversation starter.

Here's a handy guide on what to do to convert those strangers into meaningful connections.

Chamber member: Soma Hammam & Spa

Chamber member: Soma Hammam & Spa

Soma Hammam & Spa treats those who work hard every day for their families, for their communities, and for their business. Providing a unique and ever-changing treatment offering, they strive to create experiences that cater to your well-being. Through their local partnership with Lowen's Natural Skin Care, Soma is able to ensure the products used in all their treatments are socially conscious and environmentally sustainable.

With two locations, one in Calgary Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn South and the other in Angles Salon Strathcona Square, let Soma help you prepare mentally and physically to release, refresh, and relax.

Learn more about what's new at SomaCalgary.com.

Thursday: Kick off your Stampede with a little gelato and a lot of networking

Thursday: Kick off your Stampede with a little gelato and a lot of networking

Thursday, July 7, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fiasco Gelato Cafe
110, 221 19th Street SE

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.

Stampede is when some of the best business relationships are forged. And what better way to kick off ten days of networking than while bonding over a scoop of gelato or two? That's what our upcoming Business After Hours at Fiasco Gelato is all about.

As you network with some of Calgary's top business leaders, you'll sample a ton of their famous gelato and sorbetto, and also experience the magic of how it's made. You will also have a unique chance to see what makes Fiasco tick with a behind-the-scenes tour of their office and production facility.

There's only a few tickets left – don't miss the most delicious Business After Hours of the summer!

Members get online access to comprehensive liability insurance coverage in minutes

Members get online access to comprehensive liability insurance coverage in minutes

If you work in a profession where you routinely offer professional services or advice, you could be sued if a client believes you’ve made a mistake or left out important information.

As a Calgary Chamber member, you can request a free quote online for Professional Liability, Commercial General Liability or Directors and Officers Insurance, and purchase your coverage in minutes, at competitive rates, from the comfort of your home or office, without speaking to a broker.

Find out how Professional Liability Insurance can protect you, your reputation and your livelihood.

Community Leaders

Suncor, TELUS, CNOOC Nexen, AltaLink, BDC, ATB Financial, Brookfield Residential, Shaw and University of Calgary

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, CNOOC Nexen, AltaLink, BDC, ATB Financial, Brookfield Residential, Shaw and University of Calgary, for helping to make Calgary a better place to live and work for all.

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