2021 Year in Review

December 1, 2021

To our business community:

At the Calgary Chamber, we exist to help you succeed and your business grow and thrive.

Like you, this past year required us to adapt. Throughout the challenges and uncertainties, you – our members – remained our priority.

Our team: when you win, we do too

Since joining the Chamber in July, I have been inspired to lead a team committed to the success of our members. From actively seeking solutions, to bringing new tools and resources to your doorstep, the Chamber team is built with the same ingredients you use to run your business: entrepreneurial spirit, resourcefulness and a strong work ethic. When we support you in making a sale, earning a customer or client, or bringing a product to market, we celebrate with you.

Here for YYC, in good times and bad

Speaking of celebration, this year, we had a big birthday – 130 years. We used the occasion to support our business community by offering 50 per cent off Chamber membership.

When the waves of the pandemic washed over, threatening the survival of so many businesses, we shared resources and secured urgent supports. Over 70 per cent of our members accessed those supports. Many said they wouldn’t have survived without them.

In six months, we distributed more than 20,000 free rapid tests to businesses in all quadrants of Calgary.

Despite challenges, connections continued

We know connection powers our members. Despite changing rules and restrictions, we found many creative ways to come together in 2021.

We hosted 55 events including roundtables, thought leadership forums and networking sessions.

We are proud to be seen and heard as the voice of Calgary’s business community, representing you – our members – in every way you need us.

We brought Small Business Week to life in new and creative ways, capping off the week with an inspiring Awards Gala, celebrating Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit and the businesses that power it.