CALGARY’S WEEKLY BUSINESS
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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, August 19 at 8:30 AM
Play On! Calgary
Thursday, August 20-22
Location: Downtown Calgary
Address: Barclay Parade Southwest
Street hockey is an iconic part of Canada’s heritage and culture — and has power to bring all Canadians together through play.
With 182 events in 43 communities, 10 Provinces and 2.5 million participants nationwide since 2002, Play On! has helped generations experience the joy of our favourite game. No skates required.
It’s finally time to play again.
So call your friends. Grab your sticks. Lace your shoes. Register today and join us on the Road to 300.
Teams consist of 4–7 players, and registration is $75 per player. Every registered player receives a commemorative event T-shirt.
Raise funds for a local charity, compete for championship medals and prizes, and earn the chance to draft NHL Alumni and celebrity players to your team.
Registration closes August 16, 2026.
Fundraising: Teams are welcome to raise funds which will benefit the Calgary Police Youth Foundation. Teams that raise the most funds will enter the Celebrity Draft where they will have the chance to draft celebrities such as Mike Vernon, Cassidy Grey or the Hockey Benders.
Prizes: Prizes include Baby Blue Hockey NIght in Canada Jackets.
Cost: $69
Click here for more info!
5th Annual Supervillain Charity Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 10
Location: Silvertip Golf Resort
Address: 2000 Silvertip Trail
Time: 8:00am -5:00pm
The most fun you’ll ever have on a course!
You’re invited to join us for our 5th Annual Supervillain Charity Golf Classic on Thursday, September 10th at the stunning Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore.
If you’ve golfed with us before, you already know what makes this tournament special.
The course is one of the best in Canada, the energy is unmatched and the costumes are unforgettable!
Every dollar raised helps support Variety – the Children’s Charity of Alberta in removing barriers for children living with disabilities and specialized needs, helping them access mobility, health support, and inclusive opportunities across the province.
Your registration includes:
• 18 holes at Silvertip Golf Resort
• Shared cart
• Breakfast + mimosas
• Golfer gift
• On-course games and contests
• Hole-in-one opportunities for cash and cars
• Opportunity to qualify for our signature $100,000 shootout contest
• Prizes – and not just for the best golfers!
• Gourmet dinner
• Silent auction
• Our famous Wine Wall raffle featuring 50 bottles of premium wine
This tournament is built for fun. We highly encourage everyone to show up in their favourite supervillain costume. And yes, people go all in. We hand out prizes for the best costumes, so don’t hold back.
Cost: $325 per person, twosomes, and foursomes available
Click here for more info.
Black Business Summit Calgary 2026
Saturday, September 19
Location: Platform
Address: 407 9 Ave SE
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Join us at the Calgary Black Business Summit to connect, learn, and grow with amazing entrepreneurs in person! Totally FREE!
Build. Fund. Scale. Protect.
The Black Business Summit (BBS) is a premier, one-day event designed exclusively for Black immigrant business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Calgary and across Alberta. On September 19, 2026, 100 visionary entrepreneurs will come together for an immersive experience that goes beyond inspiration. Get ready for real frameworks, real funding pathways, and real connections to build sustainable, thriving businesses in Canada.
We understand that starting and growing a business as a Black immigrant comes with unique challenges, from navigating an unfamiliar regulatory landscape to overcoming systemic barriers, from securing funding without established Canadian credit history to building visibility in competitive markets. The BBS was created to address these challenges head-on, providing the knowledge, tools, and community that every Black entrepreneur deserves.
Summit Flow
Opening & Welcome – Setting the tone and community connection
Keynote Address – Inspiration from a leading Black entrepreneur
Track Sessions – Panels across all five content tracks
Interactive Q&A – Direct access to experts and panelists
Networking Reception – 2 hours of structured and organic networking with peers, mentors, and resource providers
Cost: Free
Leadership and Sustainability. An Astronaut Mindset with Colonel Chris Hadfield
Tuesday, October 6
Location: Ross Glen Hall
Address: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Doors open at 3:00 PM)
Bissett School of Business presents an afternoon with Colonel Chris Hadfield. Drawing on experiences from a remarkable career in space exploration, Chris will speak on Leadership & Sustainability from an astronaut’s mindset. The event includes opening remarks, a keynote address with Q&A, a book signing session, and concludes with a light reception.
Cost: $113
Contact: Vicky Shao at vshao@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6462
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