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BUSINESS IN CALGARY
Leaders Awards Gala
Thursday, October 24th
Location: BMO Event Centre
Address: 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
For more info contact Brittany Fouquette at brittany@businessincalgary.kinsta.cloud or 587-774-7624
Many events may be listed free of charge. Charges may apply on occasion to certain listings and will guarantee placement. A Business in Calgary representative will contact you with further details if this is the case.
All events for the next weekly email must be submitted by Wednesday, Sept 16 at 8:30 AM
Women Who Lead Speaker Series in conjunction with CBWN
Thursday, September 24
Location: BBB
Address: #5, 1709 8 Avenue N.E.
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Session 1 | September 24, 2026 | From Operator to Owner
Entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, small and mid-size business owners
The Problem This Solves
You built this business around yourself. Now you are the thing standing between where you are and where you want to go.
Whether she runs a service practice or sells a product, if the business stops when she stops, the business is running her. This session examines the identity, psychological, and practical barriers that keep business owners stuck in execution mode, and what it actually takes to lead rather than just do. Karas brings her banking background and counselling psychology training to a problem most business coaches only skim.
Cost: Facilitated working session, 90 minutes $75
Click here to Pay.
Calgary Fall Home Show
September 25-27
Location: BMO Centre Stampede Park
Address: 340 13 ave SE
Business to Consumer Home Show – Make a year’s worth of sales in one weekend!
Meet your new customers at the Calgary Fall Home Show. Qualified homeowners attend the show annually seeking helpful advice, solutions and new products for their next renovation, decor or landscape project.
The Calgary Fall Home Show features high-interest exhibits, high-profile experts and the latest trends to bring in customers who are ready to move ahead with their home improvement projects. Don’t miss out on getting in front of your dream demographic!
Cost: Contact for booth pricing. Interested in just attending? Adults (13+) $14.00, Seniors $12.00, Children (12 & Under) Free
https://www.calgaryfallhomeshow.com/
Alex Black
alexb@mpeshows.com
587.323.6101
Exmerce Mastermind Networking for Business Owners
Monday, September 28
Location: Hotel Blackfoot
Address: 5940 Blackfoot Trl SE
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
We would like to invite you to the most efficient and effective networking event that you have ever experienced in Calgary!
Exmerce is a Calgary based company that focuses 100% of its efforts on supporting the local business community. With an existing network of more than 500 local businesses already enrolled and connecting, these events have a proven track record of creating excellent relationships and helping businesses grow!
Exmerce provides a consistent opportunity to connect with local businesses, grow your network, make easier sales – and spend less cash in the process!
Our “Mastermind Networking” events are designed to provide an incredibly fun and comfortable atmosphere for Calgary’s business owners to connect.
Our Events Provide:
• Effective business conversations and education
• Excellent networking opportunities
• A chance to get out and socialize with like minded entrepreneurs
Within 90 minutes at our events you will meet more business owners than would ever be possible at a typical networking event. You will also LEARN VALUABLE BUSINESS STRATEGIES to help you move forward successfully!
Cost: From CA$14.64
Click here to register.
Embracing Change: Supporting ADHD & LD Across Life Transitions
Saturday, October 17
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport Conference Centre
Address: 2500 48 Ave NE
Time: All day starting at 8 am.
The Embracing Change Conference
Change is all around us and while we can’t anticipate everything that might come at us, there are transitions from one stage of life to another that we all recognize as foundational milestones across our lifespan. In those spaces, we grow into new roles and responsibilities, explore our talents and passions, and seek new understanding and connection.
When ADHD and LD are part of that evolution, the timelines and supports might be different, but the transitions, passions and hopes are the same. Let’s make it easier for ourselves and the ones we care about by looking ahead to what we can anticipate, prepare for and even dream about!
Join us for a full day of engaging expert speakers focusing on insights, best practices and real empowerment for adults and partners, parents and caregivers, educators, colleagues and anyone interested in the LD and ADHD world.
Register today for ADHD & LD insights, reframing and embracing change confidently!
Cost: $30
2026 Annual Conference
Building Alberta’s Future with Premier Danielle Smith
Wednesday, October 21
Location: The Glencoe Club
Address: 636 29 Avenue SW
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join the Alberta Business Alliance for Building Alberta’s Future with Premier Danielle Smith, an afternoon bringing together Alberta’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry representatives.
Premier Smith will share her vision for Alberta over the next 20 years, followed by a fireside chat exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the province’s economic future.
The program will be followed by a networking reception, providing guests with an opportunity to connect with business and community leaders from across Alberta.
ABA members currently have priority access to tickets. Non-member tickets go on sale September 23, 2026. Space is limited.
Cost: $150 – Plus Eventbrite fees and applicable tax
Event details and tickets:
https://albertabusinessalliance.com/event/building-albertas-future-with-premier-danielle-smith/
Contact:
Paul Marcuk
info@albertabusinessalliance.com
SPP Speaker Series: A Marvellous Merger
Monday, October 19
Location: The Baron
Address: 4216A 12 St NE
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
“There are so many charities doing the same thing. Why don’t they just merge?” It’s a fair question, but it’s rarely that simple.
Join Bespoke Social Profit Solutions for A Marvellous Merger, a candid conversation going behind the scenes of the amalgamation that created Trellis Society. Hear from leaders who experienced and supported the merger as they explore what it takes to bring two established organizations together, from governance and leadership to culture, funding and organizational change.
Featuring Jeff Dyer, Karen Macdonald, James Stauch and Karleen Batty, with Meaghon Reid facilitating the conversation.
Connect with leaders from across Calgary’s public, private, philanthropic and social profit sectors, with appetizers and refreshments provided.
Cost: $45
Click here to buy tickets.
Business in Calgary Leaders Awards Gala
Thursday, November 12
Location: Champions Ball Room – BMO Centre
Address: 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE
Time: Cocktails – 5:30pm | Dinner – 6:30pm
Join us for an evening of dinner and celebration where we will be honouring the 2026 Award recipients.
Beginning at 5:30pm with a networking reception prior to this year’s awards we invite you to attend and network with some of Calgary’s finest Leaders.
Cost: Single ticket – $250/Table of 10 – $2400