Fast-Growth Champions: How to tell your brand story📅 November 29th 🕒 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 📍 Trolley 5 Every business has a unique story to tell, and one of the most effective marketing strategies to build client relationships, increase sales and enhance your brand is by tapping into that story. To help you learn the right way to tell it, we're bringing you up close and personal with three powerhouse perspectives: a beloved entrepreneurial business, a national media expert and a rockstar marketer. So gather 'round, grab an after-work beer, and settle in for tips on how to tell the story about your business that gets noticed. Connect at upcoming events📅 November 10 📅 November 10 US Election 2016: How will the new President-elect affect Canadian business?📅 November 17th 🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 📍 The Westin Calgary Today Americans head to the polls to decide who their next President will be. To unpack what the outcome will mean for the thousands of Canadian companies already operating in, and those looking to enter, the US market, we're hosting the most recent Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer. As one of the best perspectives on the planet regarding the realities of Canadian-US relations, this is your chance to hear a deep-dive into what the outcome of this election will mean for Canadian-US relations, and the business implications that could follow. Structured: 2016 Southern Alberta commercial tenant real estate forum📅 December 14th 🕒 7:30 am – 11:00 am 📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary This forum is the first-of-its-kind, dedicated to educating business owners on their commercial real estate options in the current economic environment. In one jam-packed morning, you'll hear about:
If rent represents a significant portion of your business costs, then this is a must attended event. In a few hours you will learn several inside strategies and opportunities that will most likely save your business anywhere from thousands of dollars per year to hundreds of thousands during the term of your tenancy. Tips to grow your businessDigital tip: What to consider if your business isn't getting traction on social mediaSocial media is one of the most effective tools out there for generating awareness about your business or product, and catapulting it out of obscurity. But if you're getting no traction on the platforms, you can't convert that audience into potential clients. Not posting often enough, just focusing on yourself, or not providing value are some common pitfalls but they are also easily remedied. Here are 11 reasons why you may not be getting the traction you want on social media, and suggestions from Entpreneur on how to turn things around. What we are reading...
Member insightsChamber Member: Calgary Elite RoofingCalgary Elite Roofing is an environmentally-conscious construction company that provides residential exterior renovation services in Alberta. While they’re all about quality workmanship and service, they also use only materials from the most reputable manufacturers and incorporate new technologies into their operations – all to give their clients the best experience and service possible. Their hard work over the last ten years of business have truly paid off. This year they were recognized as both the winner of the Customer Service Excellence Award and ATB Small Business of the Year at the 2016 Small Business Calgary Awards. Have you voted for the Chamber's 2017 Board of Directors?If you were a Calgary Chamber member in good standing as of close of business on October 20, 2016, you can vote in the 2017 Board of Directors election. Voting is open until November 15, 2016 at 4:00 pm. To vote, you will have received an email from us containing access to the voting website. In the meantime, if you're curious who is up for election, check out the nominees below. Happy 70th Anniversary, Ski Cellar Snowboard!Ski Cellar Snowboard has ridden the ups and downs of Alberta's outdoor recreation areas, and it's economy, alongside four generations of Albertans and counting. Since opening in 1946, they've continued to support the development of the industry in Calgary, and inspire healthy outdoor living. And for 46 of those 70 years in business, Ski Cellar Snowboard has been a Calgary Chamber member. Their steadfast support means the world to us, and it's for businesses like theirs that we do all that we do to ensure Calgary continues to be the best place to live, work and start a business. Join us in wishing Ski Cellar Snowboard Happy 70th Anniversary! Save on office essentials with Grand & ToyWhen you're running a business, it's the cost of the little things that really starts to add up, especially when it comes to office essentials. As a Calgary Chamber member, you can save up to 85% on over 7,500 quality office products from Grand & Toy. Community leaders |