It's Grow Time CalgaryOur roots are deep which means our growth has no limits, and it is our job to nourish, power and inspire you and your business so you can nourish, power and inspire the world. ‘It’s Grow Time’ is our new mantra. Our call to action. Our bottom line. And we want you to join us in this journey of looking to the future and committing to grow in whatever way makes a difference to you. Connect at upcoming eventsTOMORROW [Workshop] Cannabis 101: What your business needs to know📅 September 19, 2018 🕒 8:30 am – 9:30 am 📍 Calgary Chamber In this second workshop of our cannabis series, expert Dr. Ife Abiola, from 420 Advisory Management, will cover the economic and business impacts, cannabis basics and its effects, public consumption, the societal impact of legalization and public health accessibility. Get inspired this fall with Dianne Wilkins from Critical Mass📅 September 27, 2018 🕒 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm 📍 Bella Concert Hall In the first edition of Inspire: The Leadership Series we hear from Dianne Wilkins on Critical Mass' path to success and the decisions she had to make along the way to enable global growth. Join us for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, networking, and great conversations. You will also have the opportunity to ask Dianne questions. Ticket packs for the entire Inspire series are also on sale! UK Minister for Investment: Graham Stuart📅 October 2, 2018 🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 📍 The Westin Calgary The UK is Canada’s third largest export market and Canada’s second most important destination for investment abroad. The UK is the fourth largest investor in Canada and UK exports to Canada grew 13% in the year to March 2018, continuing a trend of growth. Come and hear the UK Minister for Investment (Department of International Trade), Graham Stuart, describe the vision for post-brexit Britain and the opportunities it presents for UK-Canada trade relationships. Sweat the City: Fitness class tickets now available!📅 October 2, 2018 🕒 All-day event 📍 Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA In support of National Depression Screening Day, we and our partners Calgary Counselling Centre and the YMCA are hosting Sweat the City. Focusing on physical health to support mental health, this event is a full day of fitness and fun to defy depression. The activation hub for the day will be the Gray Family YMCA in Eau Claire. Here you will be able to attend all kinds of different fitness classes, as well as take part in a reception in celebration of the facility's 30th anniversary. Behind the scenes with the Calgary Flames📅 October 4, 2018 🕒 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 📍 Scotiabank Saddledome You’re invited to a behind the scenes experience with the Calgary Flames. Take a tour through unique corporate hosting venues at the Saddledome, learn about different options around game viewing, and give back to the Flames Foundation. A Conversation with Honourable Jason Kenney📅 October 9, 2018 🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 📍 Hyatt Regency Join us on October 9, 2018, for a conversation with the leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, Honourable Jason Kenney, as he outlines his plan to renew the Alberta Advantage and his vision for the economy. Find out who's taking home the hardware at the Awards Gala📅 October 19, 2018 🕒 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 📍 Grey Eagle Casino As the sun sets on Small Business Week, we're rolling out the red carpet for the 2018 Small Business Calgary Awards Gala. Hosted by Andrew Phung, think of this night as the Oscars of small business. Bring your team, get dressed up, and get ready to celebrate our city's entrepreneurs and all the amazing work they do. Events calendar📅 September 19 📅 September 20 📅 September 21 📅 September 27 📅 September 27 📅 October 2 📅 October 2 📅 October 4 📅 October 9 📅 October 18 📅 October 19 Tips to grow your businessDigital tip: 5 steps for protecting your brand against social media piracySocial media has a problem with piracy. A rudimentary search on Facebook turns up films, TV shows and sports events that should be pay-per-view or subscription based. Your brand could also have fake or copycat accounts that could threaten the success of your brand. Adweek shares 5 ways you can protect your business and your brand from being pirated on social media. What we're reading...Member insightsChamber Member: DeloitteDeloitte provides audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Save on office essentials with Grand & ToyWhen you're running a business, it's the cost of the little things that really start 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. From our Community Partners Shift your business into high gear📅 September 27, 2018 🕒 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 📍 Evergreen Community Spaces Creating a high-performance company is no different than jumping behind the wheel of a fast car. It simply isn’t going to perform well without all the key parts seamlessly working together. Knowledge and skills are critical to accelerating your company’s success. Join the Better Business Bureau to learn more about marketing, strategy, financial knowledge, and successful hiring to get you to your ultimate destination-SUCCESS. |