Your Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Hon. Ron Liepert, Minister of Energy

Luncheon, Wednesday, March 17, 2010

What are the surrounding issues in energy for Alberta? Come join the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and hear what Ron Liepert has to say as he discusses this competitveness review and its affects on the energy industry in Alberta. Please click here to register.

Melanie Aitken - Canada's Commissioner of Competition

Luncheon, Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Come join the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as Melanie Aitken addresses her priorities, discusses the importance of this framework piece of economic legislation, and talks about the crucial role of outreach to the business community in fostering a competitive culture in Canada.Click here to register.

Calin Rovinescu - President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada

Luncheon, Friday, March 26, 2010

In his first address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Air Canada President and CEO will address challenges, priorities and the culture change underway at Air Canada. He will also discuss opportunities specific to Calgary as the airline focuses on expanding its international network.Click here to register.

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.

Federal budget game plan to maintain economic recovery welcomed by local business community

March 4, 2010

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce gave the federal budget a ‘B+’ grade today because of the five-year roadmap to deficit elimination, commitment to expenditure reductions and further steps to improve corporate tax competitiveness. Chambers members were hoping to see new initiatives to eliminate internal trade barriers and significant measures to reduce Canada’s uncompetitive personal tax rates as outlined in its 2010 Pre-Budget Submission.

News Release

2010 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

Calgary Chamber of Commerce partners to provide Aboriginal awareness training

Chamber enters ‘implementation phase’ of Aboriginal Workforce Initiative

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce has contracted with Dr. Neil McDonald of Cross Cultural Consulting Inc. to provide Aboriginal awareness training for businesses and organizations looking to improve Aboriginal hiring and retention strategies, and partner with Aboriginal communities to develop business opportunities.

“Aboriginal people are the largest untapped source of talent in the country,” said Heather Douglas, President & CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “The business case for engagement is clear. Companies can access a local and reliable workforce, achieve workplace diversity, develop a reputation for corporate social responsibility and tap into new economic opportunities.”

Aboriginal awareness training sessions are an important component of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s Aboriginal Workforce Initiative, a research and action plan launched in 2008 to better connect the business community to Aboriginal opportunities, and improve Aboriginal economic and labour market outcomes.

News Release

Aboriginal awareness training - learn more and register

Learn more about the Aboriginal Workforce Initiative

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