Frequently asked questions
Becoming a member
How do I become a member of the Calgary Chamber?
Click below or contact our team directly at membership@calgary-chamber.papercrane.ca. Or attend an event and meet us in person!
Why should I join the Calgary Chamber?
The purpose of Calgary Chamber is to build a business community that thrives. We embody this purpose by fostering an inclusive and holistic ecosystem—one that doesn’t separate itself into different segments by industry.
Being a Calgary Chamber member gives you invaluable benefits and a vibrant network to belong to. We provide a Podium of Record, where we have a strong voice in critical conversations with policymakers about economic issues. We provide programs and expertise that will help businesses grow and thrive. As a Chamber, we are older than Calgary itself, and our foundation was built on promoting a railroad for our city. Since that time, we have never stopped advocating for a stronger Calgary business ecosystem.
Who joins the Calgary Chamber?
Anyone can join Calgary Chamber. We have membership levels that give access and resources to students, individuals and entrepreneurs, as well as more robust plans for companies of all sizes, spanning all industries. The Calgary Chamber’s membership base is a truly diverse group of local business leaders and supporters.
That diversity lends credibility to the organization, as legislators and regulators understand our positions represent the whole business community—not just the special interests of one sector. You can meet and network with our members at any of our Chamber events, or check our community out in our Member Directory.
How much does a Calgary Chamber membership cost?
Each of our membership levels has been tailor-made to create a customized experience for your business—one that delivers value and makes you say, “that was totally worth it.”
Annual membership fees start at $50 for students, and max out at $50,000 for our most committed corporate partners, so there’s a plan for everyone. Check out our membership page to learn about our different offerings.
What do my Calgary Chamber event credits do?
Calgary Chamber event credits allow access to our events throughout the year. They can be spent in place of money at a rate of 1 point for $1, and cash and credits can be combined to pay the total price for a ticket. This allows you to purchase tickets for networking events, the golf tournament, keynote speakers, summit presentations and so much more in a simple and streamlined manner. Credits allow you the flexibility to choose what works best for your business and your team. Use the credits to attend the events you want with the flexibility you need.
How do I know what benefits I get and how to understand using them?
Each level of membership comes with its own unique set of benefits. Depending on the size, stage of growth, exposure and impact of your business, members and prospective members will work with a member of our Business Development team to decide what membership level is best for you and your business.
To see how you can get the most value out of your Calgary Chamber membership, contact membership@calgary-chamber.papercrane.ca to speak to a member of our team.
About the Calgary Chamber
How much government funding does the Calgary Chamber get?
The Calgary Chamber is an independent, member-based organization. We are funded through revenue generated by membership, events and sponsorship, advertising and other ancillary services to the business community.
How does the Calgary Chamber determine priorities?
As a member-driven organization, we frequently survey our members to determine their priorities on key business issues, as well as to gauge their satisfaction with the programs and services they have access to. We host sector-specific roundtables to hear from our members directly on the key issues facing their business.
Our members set the priorities for our advocacy team, which are then recognized by most policymakers as the official agenda of the business community and are used to help guide efforts at all three levels of government.
What makes the Calgary Chamber the best business organization to represent my interests?
The Calgary Chamber is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that has acted as the primary connector between government and the local business community since our founding in 1891.
As an organization representing a diverse group of businesses, the Calgary Chamber is recognized for its long-standing record of credibility. When we advocate for change on key issues to improve the business environment, government listens and—more often than any other pro-business organization in the city—we get results.
I’m already a member of a trade association. Doesn’t that give me enough representation?
We strongly recommend joining both your relevant trade association and the Calgary Chamber!
Beyond the industry-specific support a trade association offers you, a Chamber provides a wide range of direct and indirect benefits that boost all businesses from all sectors. Read more about the benefits of a Chamber membership here.