Welcome to the October edition of Influence, the Chamber’s policy newsletter. As your Chamber, we are proud to be your Podium of Record where we investigate issues, provide the facts and advocate for what’s best for the Calgary business community.
The Calgary Chamber hosted the Natural Resources Summit on October 2, 2019. We want to thank all those who attended and encourage you to discover what the 'AND' conversation means to you. Our work now begins on creating the framework and a vision for Canada’s natural resources.
We encourage you to join the conversation in person and online @OurNatResources and @calgarychamber using #OurNaturalResources.
Our inaugural Natural Resource Summit brought together leaders from across Canada to discuss and demonstrate the diversity of our natural resources and how Canada can become a leader in innovation to drive the international efforts to fight global climate change.
Small Business Week Calgary is just around the corner. Between October 21-25, we pay tribute to the contributions small business make to the Canadian economy. So, exactly how much do small businesses contribute to the Canadian economy , to Alberta, and to Calgary?
Canada has signed multiple trade agreements in the last few years, but what do they mean for small and medium-sized businesses? Join Carlo Dade, Director of the Trade & Investment Centre at the Canada West Foundation as he breaks down how trade agreements have re-shaped the business environment.
Canada’s international exports rose by 1.8 per cent in August, driven by exports of energy products and aircraft according to the latest Statistics Canada report.
