Wednesday, October 5, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre St SE

During times of economic uncertainty, it's important for employers to invest in the right kind of mental health programs to support a mentally healthy workforce.

To kick off National Depression Screening Week, the Calgary Counselling Centre in partnership with the Calgary Chamber will host Dr. David Goldbloom, Senior Medical Advisor at the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health, and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, to discuss how to build a corporate culture that is supportive and open about mental illness.

Join us for this important conversation, and tangible takeaways that you’ll be able to apply in your business.

We know you scrutinize every expense in your business for efficiency, especially during challenging times. That's why I wrote a blog to highlight some of the different services Chamber members can save on with our Business Savings Program.

From group benefits and office supplies, to shipping and payment processing rates, there are lots of different, exclusive ways your membership can have a positive impact your bottom line. 

Read the blog to learn about some of the different services available to you through the Business Savings Program.

Thursday, October 20, 2016
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BMO Centre – Hall C
1410 Olympic Way SE

Amazing things happen when entrepreneurs get together, and that's what Small Business Week is all about. This year the highlight of the week is the Small Business Calgary Conference, the biggest celebration of small business in Canada.

The day kicks off with an afternoon of learning, sharing ideas and building new business connections at the Small Business Calgary Showcase. As the sun sets, we will transition into the second half of the day where we recognize our best and brightest local entrepreneurs: the Small Business Calgary Awards.

Come celebrate our city'’s greatest small businesses with your whole team and over 1000 other business leaders!

With new direct flights from China to Calgary, Travel Alberta has developed a Global Ready – China training program to help the hospitality and restaurant industries capitalize on international tourism. Since culture and customs strongly influence the food and beverage preferences of Chinese travellers, their latest module is Restaurant Ready.

In this free on-demand, online training session, learn about the types of dishes preferred at each meal, their beverages of choice, service expectations and how to present menu items to help your Chinese guests make their dining decisions.

Register today!

Thursday, September 1, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Leela Eco Spa
849 1st Avenue NE

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.

Wouldn't it be nice to start a busy September relaxed and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way? Our upcoming Business After Hours at Leela Eco Spa can help you do that, all while teaching you about a unique approach to sustainability.

As you network with fellow Chamber members and business leaders, you will experience chair massages, mini facials and a tour of their unique spa. You'll also learn about how they've incorporated sustainability into their business model and hear about their eco-friendly products.

Come join us for a tremendous evening of networking, sustainability and relaxation.

• Video: The Explainer – Reverse innovation (2 min.)
• Why overnight success is a myth
• 7 best-practice networking hacks that actually work
• How to standardize great service

Thursday, September 8, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
110 9th Avenue SE

Now more than ever, it is time to encourage innovation and growth in new sectors of our economy, and focus on Alberta’s competitive advantage in the agribusiness industry.

As part of our ongoing Agribusiness series, we are excited to announce the first address to the Calgary business community from the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Oneil Carlier. You will hear an update on the provincial government’s efforts in supporting innovation and productivity in Alberta’s agriculture industry, as well his work in connecting Alberta’s products to new markets.

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how together we can reshape Alberta’s agribusiness sector.

The afternoon of the 2016 Small Business Calgary Conference will feature the Small Business Calgary Showcase. This is one of the year's most unique opportunities to promote your business alongside some of our city's favourite local entrepreneurs.

Held trade show-style, the event will feature everything from an innovation pavilion to a business resource area where companies of all sizes can present a variety of products and services.

Early bird exhibitor pricing is available for Chamber members until August 15th – Secure your booth today!

Thursday, September 8, 2016
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Calgary Chamber
600, 237 8th Avenue SE

Please note that CEO peer mentoring programs are members-only events. If you are not a Calgary Chamber member, please contact us at membership@calgarychamber.com.

As the entrepreneurial leader of a growth-oriented company, it can be hard to find a group of peers in a similar set of circumstances to help talk through the tough stuff. The Calgary Chamber's CEO peer mentoring programs can help you with that.

In this introductory session, learn how an ongoing CEO roundtable could help your business grow quickly and be more successful as you find your tribe and develop a meaningful business network.

Invest in yourself, invest in your company and join a CEO peer mentoring roundtable today.

Thursday, August 25, 2016
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 
 

Having a thriving, happy workforce that jives is a difficult task to achieve, but it's something that has the ability to make or break the success of a project or even an organization. The key is finding the right "fit" but what does that mean?

In this free webinar presented by Jim Fearon, Vice President of Hays, you will learn how to define just what a good "fit" looks like for your team, as well as how finding that right "fit" could impact the happiness of your current and future workforce.

Join us from the comfort of your desk for this unique opportunity to learn what "fit" means to your business.

Even though many of us complain that our inboxes are too full, email is still one of the most popular ways to communicate. The average person sends and receives 123 emails each day, and that number is expected to grow over the next three years. With all of that volume, your best chance of being read rests in your subject line.

Research has shown that emails with subject lines that avoid questions, skip personal greetings, use numbers, and use title case have the highest odds of being opened.

Read more about how you can use these four data-backed strategies for creating effective subject lines.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

In order for Calgary to stay competitive and strengthen our economy, we need to take the necessary steps to better engage in world markets through trade, attract elite-level talent and continue to develop the strategic infrastructure to support economic success.

For this to happen, we must have good policies and regulations that support growth. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Danielle Larivee, will provide an update on what the Alberta government is doing to help build more collaborative, prosperous and sustainable municipalities. She will also break down the changes made to the Municipal Government Act and what impact it may have on your business.

Come hear about the important role our city can play in the global economy.

Mayfair (formerly Radiology Consultants Associated) has been caring for your diagnostic health since 1911 – over a century ago. They are committed to providing unparalleled service and value through constant innovation and strategic investment into state-of-the-art technology to deliver the safest, most efficient imaging results.

As one of the first imaging companies in Alberta to convert fully to digital technology, Mayfair uses top-of-the-line equipment that produces optimal images and supports a more efficient workflow.

Learn more at Radiology.ca.

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!

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.