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We continue to offer our daily #Here4YYC webinar series. These webinars feature a mix of industry experts and local business owners sharing their experiences coping with COVID-19.
This week's webinars include:
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 11:00 am MST
    Join us for a conversation with Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO, Perrin Beatty on the current state of Canadian business in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Perrin will also share more information on the Canadian Business Resilience Network, a benefit to the Chamber community in partnership with the Government of Canada.
  • Thursday, April 16, 2020, 11:00 am MST
    Join Leslie Brooks, founder of Hippo Hug Weighted Blankets and Connor Curran, Co-Owner, Local Laundry, as they discuss the work their businesses are doing to support the fight against COVID-19.
  • Friday, April 17, 2020, 11:00 am MST
    John Larsen, EVP & National Practice Lead (Crisis & Risk) for Edelman will present a special report on brand trust and the coronavirus pandemic. These findings provide insights into what Canadians expect from companies now, and what actions your business can take to earn trust during these unprecedented times.

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#Here4YYC city wide job posting

Calgary businesses are rising to the challenge, pivoting and adapting to this new business environment. These businesses are hiring to ensure access to products and services for the community.

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Hippo Hug: Adapting to the marketplace
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Calgary company is pivoting their operations to creating, making and supplying our community with PPE masks. Learn more via our blog link below and tune into the #Here4YYC webinar this Thursday.
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Calgary can be a post-pandemic leader - If it learns to let go of the past
If we nourish, empower, and inspire our business community, we can apply advanced technology to resolve some of the worlds biggest challenges - cleaner energy, safe and secure food, more efficient transportation and better digital health solutions.

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Bow Valley College - April 24-26
Bow Valley College is hosting a virtual Lean Startup weekend using the Lean Canvas (aka one-page business plan) methodology - CLICK HERE

Bromwich + Smith

FREE event to ask any debt questions to their trustee - CLICK HERE

ERA.ca

Help those in need with laptops and computers during these times. In particular kids that attend school. CLICK HERE for more information.

Gallagher Affinity

In the wake of the COVID-19 virus, here’s what you can expect from their partners at UPS: CLICK HERE #BeyondSavings

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

Launched a multi-platform marketing campaign called thingsthatareopen.com to help promote businesses and organizations during this epic time.

Postmedia

The Calgary Herald is launching a free CONNECTING with LOCAL BUSINESSES directory. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest provincewide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the more than 4.3 million people living in Alberta, as well as to some residents of Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Northwest Territories.


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