Monday, April 18, 2016
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

Over the past year, with oil prices collapsing to the lowest levels in more than a decade, government revenue has been substantially hit. Fresh from announcing his first full-year budget on April 14th, the Calgary Chamber is pleased to host Minister of Finance Joe Ceci, for a vital budget address to the Calgary business community.

Join us for an important event that will impact every business in Alberta.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW

Like many Calgary success stories, this one has a spirited beginning, an unprecedented growth spurt and a promising future. And after 50 years, the story is only just beginning.

Join Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calgary, as she reflects on 50 years of achievement, her vision for the future, and why great universities need more, not less, engagement with businesses and the community.

Register today and get ready to celebrate the past, present and future of our city's partnership with the University of Calgary.

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.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
National on 8th
225 8th Avenue SW

Over an after-work beverage and maybe even a deep fried pickle, hear from three disruptive entrepreneurs that are each using different strategies to shake up their industries, and grow as a result:

• Don O’Dwyer, CEO, Raven Bay
• Gareth Lukes, Owner, Lukes Drug Mart
• Sherif Gemayel, President, Sharp Insurance

Sherif is pioneering the use of digital app technology for insurance; Don is creating the Fitbit for business; and Gareth is redefining what a retail drug store can be.

Learn how these business owners are driving excellence in their companies, despite the current economy, and how you can, too.

• Fixing mental health in the workplace requires a lot more than a yoga room
• Is transparency good for business?
• How innovation and authenticity complement each other in a corporate environment
• In Calgary's bust, some businesses bloom
• How to name (or rename) your company

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE

The Calgary Chamber in partnership with the Haskayne School of Business is excited to honour Sam Kolias, Chairman and CEO of Boardwalk Rental Communities, as the 2016 Distinguished Business Leader Award recipient.

This award recognizes Mr. Kolias' exceptional ethical leadership, sound business acumen and commitment to the Calgary community. 

Join us for an extraordinary evening of inspiration and celebration of Mr. Kolias as a role model for the next generation of ethical business leaders.

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.

Ask a hacker if your digital security is at risk, and the answer is always yes. You could hide in a mountain bunker lined with tin foil and twigs, and somebody still might drain your bank account.

It’s no reason to feel helpless. You can make yourself less of an easy target for hackers, money-hunting phishers and overly aggressive marketers by bolstering your security and data privacy. 

Dedicate an hour and follow these 5 steps to make your digital self less attractive to hackers, phishers and overly aggressive marketers.

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.

Bayer is a global enterprise and their crop science division is recognized as a leader in Canadian crop production. They offer Canadian farmers an integrated product portfolio of crop protection products, seed treatment technologies and plant biotechnology.

With its crop science division headquartered in Calgary, Bayer also operates a seed processing facility in Lethbridge, formulation and distribution facilities in Regina, a seed-breeding centre in Saskatoon, an eastern Canadian operation centre in Guelph, and a regulatory office in Ottawa.

Learn more at CropScience.Bayer.ca.

If you're a Calgary Chamber member and haven't already signed up for the UPS Members Benefit Program, now is the time. Here are the five top reasons to join:

• You can save 30% on outgoing small package shipments, 25% on imports, and savings start at 75% on freight.
• Automatic Daily Pickup and UPS On-Call Pickup are free.
• UPS's expertise, resources, and technologies can help support your international trade needs. 
• You can streamline your shipping with My UPS or Worldship.
• UPS offers a wide range of air, ground and freight shipping options to fit your needs.

Click here to start saving on your shipments or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377).

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.