Plus: #LocalYYC2024 contest officially begins.
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The citywide #LocalYYC2024 contest has officially begun!


The citywide small business event is back! Ahead of Small Business Week, the Calgary Chamber invites you to experience the vibrant local small businesses in every corner of our city through the Local YYC Passport. This scavenger hunt-based competition is the perfect way for Calgarians to not only explore our city’s unique small businesses, but have the chance to win some exciting prizes!


Enter by September 22 for a chance to win an all-inclusive pass to Small Business Week. All participants will be entered to win a special prize when the contest closes by October 27.


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Unlock $7000 in Subsidies: Hire Student Talent with TalentED YYC


Business planning for 2025? Consider adding a student to your strategy! Employers in Alberta can get up to $7000 to help hire student talent, and TalentED YYC is here to help you find it. As a pilot project championed by Calgary Economic Development, our services are free for Calgary businesses. 

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Skills Bridge: Register for free employee skill development!


Join Skills Bridge through our partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and access free digital training until September 2024. SMEs can develop employee skills and support recruitment. Register for the waitlist to earn up to $250 per organization for completed courses, on a first-come, first-served basis. Join the waitlist today.

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Member Workshop: Understanding your member benefits

Workshop | Sept 4, 2024


The Calgary Chamber is growing and we're so excited to have you along for the ride. Join us for a coffee and treat and learn about the benefits and perks of your membership, ask questions and begin to take advantage of the Chamber business network.

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Confluence YYC: Talent & The Future of Work

Panel event | Sept 12, 2024


AI, student talent, online professional certificates—there are seemingly countless ways the labour force is expanding and changing. In this installment of Confluence YYC, discover new avenues to prepare your organization for the future of work when it comes to recruiting, managing and retaining talent.

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A conversation with Naheed Nenshi, Leader of the Alberta NDP

Keynote | Sept 17, 2024


Mr. Naheed Nenshi delivers his first keynote address to the Calgary business community as the newly elected Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party. Mr. Nenshi’s keynote will outline his priorities for Alberta's economy, and will be followed by a fireside chat with Calgary Chamber President and CEO, Deborah Yedlin.

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Business After Hours: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

Networking | Sept 19, 2024


Business After Hours is back for the Fall! Get ready to connect and explore at Calgary's most exciting networking event, hosted by the Calgary Chamber at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland. Just as the Bow and Elbow rivers converge, our members will come together in this historic location for an evening of history, fun and fantastic connections. 

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Free member benefit!

Power Hour: Leading Change

Workshop | Sept 26, 2024


Join us on September 26 for a high-impact virtual Power Hour on Leading Change. Learn about the significance of leading change in delivering results, how to leverage change leadership as a skill for more effective communication, design strategies to foster a culture of change readiness in the workplace and more.

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Charting the Path: Canada's Potential as a Natural Resource Powerhouse and the Impact to Canadians

Panel event | Oct 10, 2024


In partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on their Natural Resources Tour. We will hear from leaders in the natural resource sector and explore the sector's significant contributions to Canadians’ standard of living and delve into future trends, opportunities and challenges.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact our team at sponsorships@calgarychamber.com for more information.

Featured member perk

Calgary Chamber members receive 15% off all courses. Please indicate you are a member of the Chamber when reaching out.

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Supervillain Charity Golf Tournament

Sept 5, 2024

Side Hustle Series - Powered by YW Calgary

Sept 9, 2024

2024 Fur-A-Purpose Fundraiser at Cold Garden

Sept 15, 2024

Olds College Hiring Event

Sept 17, 2024

Drop the Mask YYC

Oct 26, 2024

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MEG Energy is a Canadian oil sands company focused on sustainable in situ thermal oil production in the southern Athabasca oil sands region of Alberta. MEG has a large, high-quality resource base – one that we believe holds some of the best in situ resources in Alberta. We are proud to develop and implement innovative technologies that efficiently maximize production while minimizing our environmental impact - an approach that is not only important to our stakeholders, but also to our team at MEG. These include our Diluent Removal Facility and HI-Q® demonstration project.

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