Resource Guides

Resource Guides

The Calgary Chamber is committed to building and improving the business environment in our city. We are a trusted source of information and research on issues affecting business. Take a look at our ever expanding list of resource guides to see how we can help your business.

The 6 biggest mistakes companies make when undergoing change

June 19, 2012
Few companies – small or large – can successfully drive rapid, comprehensive change — even when it finds itself in an urgent situation that necessitates a makeover in company-wide behaviour. While leaders may understand the recipe for change, they struggle with the most important part of the process – getting their people on board.

Government relations for small business

May 31, 2012
Speaking to the Calgary Chamber on May 31, Jason Hatcher, a partner with the boutique government relations firm Spotlight Strategies, offered tips on how to get government to act on your concerns as a business. Hatcher was the second speaker in the Member Expert series, a new members only program designed to give Chamber members the opportunity to share their know-how with other members so they can use that expertise to grow and improve their business.

Improving communication during a period of corporate change

May 8, 2012
The only thing that’s certain in today’s fast-paced business world is the change is inevitable. Touchy areas such as management changes, corporate realignments, the introduction of new internal processes and technologies, as well as significant growth initiatives all need to be navigated absolutely perfectly to make sure a business gets the full benefit of the change its undertaking.

Closing the Gap - Partnering for Métis Labour Market Success Toolkit for Business

April 1, 2012
A toolkit for business: The Aboriginal community is the largest untapped labour force in Alberta, and the Métis represent the fastest growing population within the Aboriginal community. They are younger than the non-Aboriginal population, urban and highly mobile, making them an ideal partner to help alleviate Alberta’s labour woes. However, Métis education and labour market outcomes are less positive that those of the non-Aboriginal population.

2012 Calgary Economic Outlook - Economic growth in the face of global uncertainty

January 1, 2012
Calgary Chamber recommendations to help Calgary businesses be strategic in preparing for and embracing growth, without over extending themselves in the event of economic decline.

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