LiveinCalgary.com launched - February 10, 2010
Calgary Economic Development has launched a new online resource targeted at longtime Calgarians as well as people considering a move to the area; LiveInCalgary.com.
Quality of life and the experiences Calgary has to offer are increasingly important for all Calgarians as well as
those considering moving here. CED's workforce development initiative, CalgaryWorks, is focused on ensuring Calgary businesses have the talent they need to be successful into the future. Employers have repeatedly
requested support with providing accurate and timely information about communities and lifestyle as they expand their workforces and strive to attract and retain talent into the Calgary area. Read More>
Check out this one stop, authoritative resource about Calgary at LiveinCalgary.com
City Magnets II - January 13, 2010
The Conference Board of Canada released a report titled "City Magnets II: Benchmarking the Attractiveness of 50 Canadian Cities". Calgary was identified as one of the top six cities that is most appealing to migrants, based on seven categories: Society, Health, Economy, Environment, Education, Innovation, and Housing. Read More>
China Business: Taking the Next Step - March 1, 2010
The Global Business Centre declares March as ýChina in Focusý with the inagural event being held on March 1, 2010. China has just surpassed Germany as the worldýs leading manufacturer and exporter and the Canada China Business Council, in conjunction with KPMG, are hosting a half day seminar entitled ýChina Business: Taking the Next Step".
The seminar is nearly sold out. Learn more and register>
Calgary Artists for Haitian Relief - March 10, 2010
In response to the tragedy unfolding in Haiti, the City of Calgary contacted representatives from CADA, Cantos, the EPCOR Centre, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Downtown Association, the Calgary Stampede, Axis Gallery and a number of local visual and performing artists to discuss creative ways in which the arts community in Calgary could contribute to the recovery efforts.
On March 10, 2010 Calgary artists will join together at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Epcor Centre in a fundraising effort for Haitian relief. All ticket proceeds will be going directly to a Haitian charity to fund the rebuild of Le Foyer de Filles Chretiennes Orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Tickets for the event are $25 and available online through tickets.epcorcentre.org
Global Business Centre Breakfast Club - March 25, 2010
Join Gary Slipp, Global Business Centre Manager, for an introduction to Calgary Economic Development's Global Business Centre. The GBC will officially launch in June, but this event will give an overview for the Centre and allow participants the opportunity to tour the space.
To register, or for more information, please contact Gary Slipp at (403) 221-4253 or e-mail gslipp@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
Save the date: Report to the Community - May 18, 2010
Calgary Economic Development's annual Report to the Community will take place Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary.
Full event details will be available soon.
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