Your Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Connections South "Connecting Businesses to Businesses in the SE" - with Heather Douglas, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce - February 10, 2010

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce invites you to our new breakfast speaker series: Chamber Connections South

Find out what the Chamber can do for you! No more issues with traffic or parking, we’re bringing workshops, business peers, suppliers, clients and networking opportunities right to your door. Join us for our first presentation, and launch of this exciting new initiative! Click here to Register.

Ken Hughes, Chair, Alberta Health Services - February 16, 2010

No issue is quite as controversial as health care reform, but with a $13 billion budget servicing three-and-a-half million Albertans, many believe that more money isn’t the only answer. Alberta Health Services has been making significant changes to how health services are delivered while remaining respectful of the principles of universal health care. Listen to AHS Chair Ken Hughes discuss options that face Albertans in the sustainable delivery of high levels of health care. Click here to Register.

Business After Hours - February 18, 2010

Strive for Networking Gold!

Calgary's premium networking event is coming to Canada Olympic Park, one of Calgary's greatest venues! A previous Olympic venue, the Calgary Chamber will celebrate BAH here during the Olympics. Network with potential clients or exhibit by buying a booth! Go Canada Go! Click here to register.

Employer Forum – Responding to the Labour Market, Recruiting and Retaining Immigrants - March 1, 2010

Could internationally trained workers give your organization a competitive advantage?

If your organization:

• Needs to hire new staff with special skills and/or experience,
• Needs help to find and evaluate skilled immigrants,
• Needs to know about tools being developed to assist in hiring immigrants,
• Has trouble finding enough workers,

then just one yes to the above means you need to seriously consider hiring internationally trained workers.

Not sure how to begin?

Register here to attend this workshop and open the door to growth and opportunity!

***Featuring keynote luncheon address by Employment & Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk.

2009 Sherrold Moore Award Recipient, Harley Hotchkiss - March 10, 2010

Harley Hotchkiss is the 2009 recipient of the Sherrold Moore Award. This distinction is bestowed upon a long-standing Chamber member whose honour and numerous contributions to the Chamber embody the true essence of community, volunteerism and humble dedication. This year, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize this well-known Calgary business leader and philanthropist for his generosity of time and effort in improving all facets of the Calgary community.

Please join Ken King and The Calgary Chamber of Commerce for a luncheon where we recognize the outstanding contribution and dedication of Harley Hotchkiss.Click Here to Register

For more information on upcoming Chamber events, or to see the full calendar click here!

New Chamber Chair Sworn In

J.R. Simon Vincent was sworn in as 2010 Chairman of the Board by Lt. Gov. Norman L. Kwong on January 30 at the Chamber's annual Salute to Excellence Gala.

President's Cup Challenge

It's membership season. All current members can participate in the President's Cup Challenge to identify and recruit prospective new members for the Chamber of Commerce. Great prizes include a trip to Las Vegas. Contest closes in May 2010. Click here for full information.

Commitment to recapture competitiveness in provincial Throne Speech gets Chamber's endorsement

February 4, 2010

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce was very encouraged by the focus on competitiveness in the Provincial Speech from the Throne released today, including government commitments to improve the fiscal and regulatory environment for the energy industry, reduce interprovincial trade barriers, and exercise greater fiscal restraint.

News Release

News Release - Chamber's provincial pre-budget recommendations

Publication - Chamber's provincial pre-budget recommendations

Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health report could improve private sector’s ability to deliver public health care

January 20, 2010

“Calgary’s business community is pleased to see the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health has seized an opportunity to create real change in Alberta’s health care system with the recommendation for a new Alberta Health Act,” said Heather Douglas, President & CEO with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

News Release

Presentation Slides - Minister's Advisory Committee on Health

Submission to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health

Prioritizing oil & gas industry competitiveness, securing tax savings and improving fiscal management and accountability of Calgary City Council highlight the Calgary Chamber of Commerce's policy and advocacy work in 2009

Each year the Calgary Chamber of Commerce surveys you, our members, to determine the most important issues facing your business going forward. We then work hard, through a combination of strategic initiatives, to develop innovative solutions that the Chamber advocates to all three levels of government on your behalf - including regulatory changes, sounder fiscal management, and greater transparency and accountability from our elected representatives.

Our aim and focus is simple - to improve the business environment so that our members are better positioned to grow, and improve and expand their markets.

Through the contributions of our standing committee members and expert staff, we achieved significant results. Learn more about our efforts and success.

2009 Results Summary