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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.com 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, May 21 at 8:30 AM
An Update on Alberta’s Post Secondary Sector with Minister Rajan Sawhney & Dr. Jack Mintz
Friday, May 23
Location: The Ranchmen’s Club
Address: 710 13 Ave SW
Time: 11:30
Join Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) on May 23rd at The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary for an insightful event featuring Minister Rajan Sawhney and Dr. Jack Mintz. Minister Sawhney, Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education, and Dr. Mintz, a renowned economist and President’s Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, will discuss the future of advanced education in Alberta. We look forward to your participation in this engaging discussion on Alberta’s educational landscape.
Cost: $65 – $1,050
Tickets are available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/general-sir-arthur-currie-award-dinner-2025-gsac-tickets-1218433600699?aff=oddtdtcreator More information: https://valourcanada.ca/events/gsac2025/
Cat's Gathering
Friday, May 23
Location: The Dorset Pub & Eatery
Address: 1637 37 Street SW
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
Networking opportunity.
Cost: Free
Contact Catherine Brownlee at catherine@cbibusiness.ca or 403.861.2001
Ronald Bloore - Centennial Celebration
Saturday, May 31
Location: Wallace Galleries
Address: 100, 500-5th Ave SW
Time: 2:00 PM
This year marks the year of Ronald Bloore’s 100th Birthday. In celebration of his centenary, this exhibition will cover a vast selection of Bloore’s works. A complex and diverse artist, Bloore made a large mark on Canadian art history, not only with his artwork but as an educator, and past director of the Mackenzie Art Gallery. This exhibition aims to explore the vastness of his art-making career, with careful attention to paintings, drawing, and sculptures from as early as the 1960s to the 2000s.
Cost: Free
Contact Colette Hubner at info@wallacegalleries.com or 403-262-8050
Networking 101
Thursday, June 5
Location: Bow Valley College
Address: 345 – 6 Ave SE
Time: 5:00 PM
Join us June 5 at Bow Valley College’s TransAlta Hall for Networking 101 with Stan Peake—top executive coach, bestselling author, and entrepreneurship expert. Named a top voice by LinkedIn and US Insider, Stan helps leaders unlock their potential. Learn game-changing networking skills at Bow Valley College, 5:00–6:30 PM. Don’t miss it!
Cost: Free
For more info contact Amanda Gill at agill@bowvalleycollege.ca or 403-410-1780
Business at the Beach
Thursday, June 5
Location: South Calgary
Time: 6:00 PM
Join us for a casual networking event where you can meet a number of business owners, leaders and professionals. We’ll have engaging conversations about current business challenges, fun business themed activities and catering (korean bbq and peking duck).
Cost: $25
Contact Wilson Wong at Wilson@mpeoplesolutions.com or 587-225-2732
BBB Gather & Grow - Saddle up for connection & growth ~ Stampede Edition
Thursday, June 19
Location: Ranchman’s Calgary
Addree: 9615 MacLeod Trail S
Time: 3:00 PM
Saddle up for an afternoon of connection and celebration at BBB Gather & Grow – Stampede Edition! Join us at our member mixer on June 19th from 3 pm to 6 pm at Ranchman’s Calgary for a unique blend of business and boots. Our Gather & Grow Stampede Edition features celebrations, networking, and great food and drinks. Dust off your boots and join in the fun with music, line dancing lessons, and a ride on the mechanical bull if you’re feeling brave. It’s growth, grit and good times, all in true Calgary Stampede spirit! This event is the perfect opportunity for those looking to grow their network, celebrate business milestones and gather to kick off this year’s Stampede season. Your ticket includes entry, food, two drink tickets, and entertainment. Western wear is encouraged. Ticket prices: $25 for Accredited Businesses (plus fees & taxes) $35 for Non-Accredited Businesses (plus fees & taxes) This event is open to accredited businesses, non accredited businesses, partners, sponsors, guests and our community.
Cost: $25 for Accredited Businesses (plus fees & taxes) $35 for Non-Accredited Businesses (plus fees & taxes)
For more info contact Wanda Baker at wandab@calgary.bbb.org or 403.531.8793
The Market on Stephen Avenue
Tuesday, June 24
Location: Stephen Avenue
Address: 1st SE-Centre-1st SW
Time: 11:00 AM
The Market on Stephen Avenue is Back! It began on Stephen Avenue the Summer of 2016 until end of Summer 2019, then Fall 2020, Summer 2021 and now back for it’s 7th season! We will be having a variety of local producers and artisans at this Downtown Market.
Cost: Free
Vending questions: Contact events@dmeinc.ca for details
