🆕Minister Shannon Philips: An energy efficient future for Alberta business

📅 February 21, 2018   🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm   📍Hyatt Regency

Many Alberta businesses benefited from energy efficiency programs in 2017. A new expansion will mean an easier application process, more products, more funding, and more savings for companies.

The Honourable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, will join the Chamber to discuss the new ways Alberta businesses can save money by taking advantage of energy efficiency programs.

The 403: Creativity

📅 February 27, 2018   🕒 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm   📍 National on 8th Ave

[Just announced] Mary Anne Moser will be taking the stage at our upcoming 403 event all about creativity. Speaking about Beakerhead – Calgary's smash up art, science, and engineering event – Mary will discuss what it is like to build a creative brand and push the boundaries year after year. 

Join us for an evening of structured networking and dynamic conversations (and, of course, some food and beverages!). 

Expanding your influence

Chambers across North America come together in support of NAFTA

Leaders of twenty-five chambers of commerce from across Canada, the United states, and Mexico came together in Montreal last week to demonstrate the North American business community’s collective support for NAFTA.

All chambers signed a joint statement stressing the importance of maintaining NAFTA for all three countries. Through coming together and uniting as one voice, we are building a coalition of support for free trade across the continent and demonstrating how vital NAFTA is to business' success.

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Transportation Minister Brian Mason: Alberta's transportation future and the need for flood protection in Calgary

📅 February 8, 2018   🕒 11:30 am – 1:30 pm   📍 Hyatt Regency Calgary

Join us next week for a timely discussion with Alberta’s Transportation Minister Brian Mason. Discussing the importance of flood mitigation for the City of Calgary, Minister Mason will touch on the importance of protecting and improving Alberta's economic infrastructure.

Cannabis Canada Forum Business Luncheon

📅 March 2, 2018   🕒 11:00 am – 2:00 pm   📍 Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

Join us at the upcoming Cannabis Canada Forum for a two-part luncheon featuring a President's Panel and a Legislative Landscape discussion. Cam Battley, of Aurora Cannabis, will be on the President's Panel discussing the business opportunities of this new industry. Join us for business insights and updates on legalization roll out and potential mandates addressing public safety concerns. 

ONWARD 2018: Meet blockchain guru Don Tapscott

📅 May 2, 2018   🕒 7:15 am – 5:18 pm   📍 BMO Centre - Hall E

Blockchain is getting a lot of buzz lately. Why? It has the potential to change the way we bank, do business, and record transactions. At ONWARD you'll hear from Blockchain guru Don Tapscott on what you need to know about it, and how it will revolutionize the future of commerce.

PS: ONWARD is more than just an event. It's a live innovation experience, a moment in time where you dare to challenge growth, challenge creativity, and challenge yourself.

Are you ready to accept the challenge?

Tips to grow your business

Digital tip: 3 ways to build your brand identity using content marketing

Content marketing is an essential marketing strategy that's continuing to grow in importance. According to HubSpot, marketers allocate 28% of their total marketing budget goes to content marketing.

But before you jump on the bandwagon, make sure your content is aligned with your brand vision, voice and value. Doing so will ensure it is impactful, relevant, and worth the investment. Read through this article from Entrepreneur on how you can create content that will convert customers. 

What we're reading...

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• Alberta businesses struggle with minimum wage hike
• How blockchain is changing money and business
• How AI is changing the game for recruiting 

Member insights

Chamber member: Modern Niagara

Modern Niagara is an institutional and commercial construction contractor offering mechanical contracting and building services in Calgary and the surrounding area. Working closely with building constructors, owners, and managers, they strive to optimize the performance of buildings of all sizes, new and established. 

Modern Niagara offers a substantial resource base, deep project management expertise, and financial stability. In 2018, Modern Niagara will be celebrating its 10th year in the Calgary area, and they are proud to have worked on many landmark buildings in and around the city, including the new Calgary Cancer Center.

Save on your fuel bill with the Esso Fleet program

Finding ways to save is more important than ever to your business' bottom line, and saving 3.5 cents per litre can make quite a difference on your monthly bill. As a Calgary Chamber member you have access to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's business savings with Esso.

Whether you have a small sales force or a large fleet of service vehicles, the Esso Business Card Program gives you exceptional fuel savings, powerful and easy-to-use fuel management tools and broad acceptance at nearly 1,800 Esso stations in Canada.

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