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The Mens Expo Alberta

Friday, May 10

Location: BMO Centre
Address: 20 Roundup Way SE
Time: 3:00 PM

We are pleased to announce that we are bring back the MENS EXPO and we now taking registration for the 2024 Men’s Expo Calgary! Everyone Welcome, this is one tradeshow that is fun for all!!

For Rebirth, we are looking to bring more exciting and active things to bring to the show! We are so excited with the Features, Activities and Guests we are planning for this 2024 Men’s Expo!

In regards to features we have the following planned for this year:
• Housing & Investments
• Health & Wellness including Food
• Barber & Tattoos & Fashion
• Motor zone
• Sports & Activities
• Local Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries Tasting Zone
• Gadgets
• Outdoors

Cost: $10

for more info contact Delisle Events at events@dmeinc.ca or
(403) 203-9243

Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development Trade Show 2024

Thursday, May 23

Address: Hudson
Address: 200 – 8 Ave SW, 6th Floor Lofts
Time: 11:30 AM

Meet our team, our partners, and Fort McMurray 468 First Nation leaders. Connect with industry professionals and service providers from various sectors. Discover how, together, we foster economic success by creating opportunities to grow and diversify, resulting in mutual benefit and long-term prosperity for Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Members.

Cost: Free

For more info contact Dana Pittman at associate@cmrconsulting.ca or (833) 267-4625

BBBbright: Orientation for New and Existing Accredited Businesses

Wednesday, May 22

BBBbright: Orientation for New and Existing Accredited Businesses

Location: BBB Calgary Office
Address: 1709 8 Ave NE #5
Time: 8:00 AM

Congratulations on becoming accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Join Rob MacDonald, our business engagement partner, for a deep dive into some important aspects of BBB Accreditation.

Here are a few of the topics that will be covered:

What is BBB: An organization that is dedicated to fostering trust between businesses and consumers through accreditation, dispute resolution, and promoting ethical practices.

Why BBB: Accreditation signals trustworthiness and ethical conduct to consumers, enhancing your reputation and setting you apart from competitors.

Your profile: Accredited businesses have a profile on the BBB website to showcase their accreditation status and address customer feedback.

Updating your profile: Keep your profile current to provide consumers with accurate information about your business.
Using BBB’s branding: Utilize the BBB accreditation logo on your website, storefront, and marketing materials to reinforce trust and credibility.

Where to use the BBB Accreditation Branding: Display the BBB logo on your website, storefront signage, business cards, and social media profiles to signal trustworthiness to potential customers.

Cost: Free

Schedule:
Main event: 08:00 – 09:00 am
Networking: 09:00 -09:30 am

For more info contact Rob MacDonald at robm@calgary.bbb.org

North Point Schools Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair

Saturday, May 25

Address: 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre
Address: 19 Bullhead Rd, Tsuut’ina Nation
Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM

Support Calgary’s next generation of entrepreneurs at Canada’s largest K-12 student business fair! Over 150 North Point Schools students will launch their ventures, selling unique products and services – the culmination of months of ingenuity and hard work. Join us for a day of shopping, entertainment, and supporting young entrepreneurs.

Cost: FREE – Event is open to the public!

Click here for more info!
Contact Bruce Groberman at bgroberman@northpoint.school
or (403) 744-5214

Exmerce – Business Owner Mastermind Networking

Tuesday, May 28

Location: Hotel Blackfoot
Address: 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE
Time: 6:00 PM

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!

Each of our events has 2 unique business topics which are covered in roundtable discussions with other entrepreneurs. (We have new topics every month!)

This isn’t your typical “pitch everyone and throw around business cards” event. Not even close! Everything within our events (and our entire Exmerce network) is focused on creating Win/Win outcomes for the business owners involved. You really need to experience it to fully feel the difference!

Cost: Free

For more info contact Michaela Tomic at michaela@exmerce.com or (403) 879-2199

AEG Presents: Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women & Sue Riddell Rose with Canada Powered By Women

Friday, May 31

AEG Presents: Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women & Sue Riddell Rose with Canada Powered By Women

Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
Adress: 319 5th Avenue SW
Time: 11:30 AM

Alberta Enterprise Group is hosting an event in Calgary on Friday, May 31st from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Petroleum Club. Closed-door discussion for Alberta Enterprise Group members only with Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. Followed 12:00pm to 1:30pm, we will be hearing from both Minister Fir and Sue Riddell Rose Founder & Board Chair at Canada Powered by Women.

Cost: $55.00 – $95.00

Purchase tickets here: https://albertaenterprisegroup.com/product/aeg-calgary-event-members-and-non-members-with-tanya-fir-minister-of-arts-culture-and-status-of-women-calgary-petroleum-club-friday-may-31-2024-12-p-m-to-130-p-m/

Grants 101

Tuesday, June 6

Location: Virtual – StreamYard
Time: 11:00 AM

Ready to take your business to the next level with funding opportunities but don’t know where to start? Join Pocketed’s Co-founder Brianna Blaney to learn how to navigate the grant landscape so your business can start leveraging funding today!

Cost: Free

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grants-101-tickets-887906049897?aff=bic