Calgary Economic Development

Congratulations to Hanif Joshaghani, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) Board Member, for being recognized as one of Alberta’s business leaders as the 2024 Young Innovator Award recipient from the Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Learn more about Hanif and the award ➤ https://lnkd.in/ghxFtNjq We are happy to see Hanif being recognized as a business leader and dedicated community builder. With his latest venture, Symend, redefining how large companies work with customers leveraging data and customer behavior trends, Hanif has created an innovative business that both serves its clients and uplifts its customers. As a valued member of OCIF’s board, his expertise and pragmatic approach has been instrumental in shaping the fund’s community impact ➤ https://lnkd.in/gsbUBiw2 Brad Parry | Dan Balaban | Deana Haley | Angie Petretta | Derek Armstrong | Megan Evans, BPR #LimitlessTogether #BlueSkyCity

📢 Final Call for Applications! 📢 Don’t miss out on OCIF Express – a new, streamlined funding opportunity from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, designed to help local SMEs grow and innovate. Applications for the first intake close on November 8 at 4:00 p.m. MST. With two funding streams available, OCIF Express supports Calgary businesses in building high-skilled teams and upskilling talent in key areas: • Job Creation – Funding to support hiring for high-demand roles • Talent Development – Funding to upskill your workforce in essential skills Apply now to fuel your business's growth and help drive Calgary’s economy forward. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gKaMcqVu Brad Parry | Dan Balaban | Deana Haley | Derek Armstrong | Angie Petretta | Megan Zimmerman | Chris Brown | Amy Smith | Pablo Elizondo Bernal, MBA | Megan Evans, BPR | Chelsea Hallick | Aaron Gregory, BBA | Zachary Friesen #LimitlessTogether

Join us in person at Uplook LIVE: Building the Future of Calgary’s Creative Economy! On Nov. 27, artists, filmmakers, game developers, community leaders and more will converge to discuss the possibilities ahead for Calgary’s creative sectors. Attend for free ➤ https://lnkd.in/g_jKnK4N. This event is your chance to dive deep into the future of Calgary’s creative economy and the city’s economic action plan, Uplook. With a presentation from a leading local futurist and a dynamic panel discussion, we will reveal global trends and areas where Calgary’s creative economy is set to take centre stage. 👀 Stay tuned for our exciting panellist announcements in the coming weeks! Fostering a diverse and resilient economy by growing Calgary’s key sectors — including our creative industries — is a crucial component of the city’s economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Luke Azevedo | Erin O'Connor | Tori Romano | Lissa Craig | Lisa Webber | Shima Babiker | Katherine Koplovich | Harpreet Dhanjal #BlueSkyCity #UplookLIVE #CreativeEconomy

From fintech to aerospace to energy, Calgary Economic Development is highlighting Calgary’s sectors around the world! 🌍 In October, our team connected Calgary’s top industries with global markets to drive new opportunities for growth and collaboration. Check out some highlights below. 👇 🚀 Toronto - In partnership with PrairiesCan, we launched our Fintech Talent Ready Pilot Program at Elevate Festival 2024 in Toronto, showcasing Calgary’s booming fintech sector and job availabilities to talent across Canada. | Thomas Armbruster | PayShepherd | Propra | Ndax | Helcim | Village Wellth | Toast | Neo Financial ⛰️ Banff - Geraldine Anderson, VP External Affairs at CED and Stephanie Kochorek, Co-founder of Daughter Creative, spoke about the importance of a strong civic brand -- and how it supports economic development -- to a crowd of international attendees at The Gathering Summit. | Daughter Creative | The Gathering Summit ✈️ Tokyo - Our trade and business development teams, along with nine Calgary-based companies, went to Japan for the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition and Connecting Green Hydrogen conferences, to showcase Calgary’s sector strengths to talent and potential investors. | Amy Smith | Shona Reilly | OPTIMA | Fidelity Manufacturing Group | Illumia Labs | Hexagon AB | Sunwest Aviation | Panvion Technology Corp | Panasource Canada Corp. | CEVA Logistics | Kanata Clean Power   🌞 Phoenix - Our Trade Team strengthened ties at the Phoenix Sister Cities conference, connecting Calgary companies to new opportunities for expansion south of the border. | Samantha Hay | Alex Klevsky | Bottomline | DHIR Inc. | Grant Metal Products | Impact Applications | ISSEC Inc. | RWI Synthetics | The I.T. Company 🌉 San Francisco - Calgary startups took our home-grown Tech Thursday series on the road to SF Tech Week with our “Canadian Founders in SF” event, where over 250 attendees connected with investors and tech leaders. Adding to the excitement, atVenu, co-founded by a Calgarian, celebrated a new $130-million VC investment. | Megan Zimmerman | Chelsea Hallick | Philippe Burns | Plug and Play Tech Center | Robert Simon | Simon Burns | Emily Luk, CPA, CFA | Simon Pomel Calgary Economic Development can help equip your business with the tools and connections for a successful international expansion. Learn more about our Trade Accelerator Program and our trade missions ➤ https://lnkd.in/gq-nMhzM. Attracting global companies to establish new homes in Calgary is a key part of our economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether 

Congratulations to Lisa Oldridge, an esteemed Board Member of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), for being named the new Chief Financial and Operating Officer of Calgary Wild FC. As one of the inaugural teams of the new Northern Super League, we’re eager to see the kick-off of the Blue Sky City’s first professional female soccer league in April. Learn more with Global News ➤ https://lnkd.in/gGc3zXtY.   We know that Lisa’s expertise in finance, governance and strategy, along with her commitment to championing women in sports and business makes her perfect for this role. Calgary has a vision to build an inclusive community with economic opportunities for all. Learn more about Calgary’s economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE.   Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Joe Lougheed, KC | Lisa Oldridge | Calgary Wild FC | Northern Super League #LimitlessTogether #BlueSkyCity 

Calgary is fast becoming a beacon for skilled tech professionals, and the IBM Western Canada Client Innovation Centre (CIC) is right at the heart of this transformation. Thanks to support from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), the CIC is not only expanding tech opportunities in Calgary but also attracting top-tier talent from across the globe. Read more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gHvY3swU     With up to $5 million in OCIF funding, the CIC is creating a wave of high-skilled tech jobs—430 to be exact! This growth is diversifying Calgary’s economy while offering essential up-skilling opportunities for our local workforce.     Further, IBM’s recent launch of the Sustainability Hub within the CIC bolsters Calgary’s role in the global energy transition. Calgary’s tech scene continues to drive innovation, foster talent, and lay down pathways to a sustainable future!      Visit the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund page to learn more about OCIF’s commitment to innovation, talent, and economic growth in Calgary. Check it out ➤ https://lnkd.in/gsbUBiw2     IBM | Brad Parry | Dan Balaban | Deana Haley | Derek Armstrong | Angie Petretta | Megan Evans, BPR    #LimitlessTogether #BlueSkyCity

Why are top businesses, workers and capital choosing Calgary? At today’s Economy & Coffee event, hosted by Calgary Economic Development at the Scotiabank Saddledome’s TELUS Club, we explored what makes Calgary unique. Learn more about the exclusive events and benefits our partners can access through Team Calgary ➤ https://lnkd.in/gBwTg9mu. The event featured a standout panel: Navin Arora, Executive VP TELUS and President TELUS Business; Amie Blanchette, Chief of Staff to Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek; Robert Hayes, President and CEO of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation; and Nitin Sathawane Country Head at Mphasis. Together, they explored what sets Calgary apart, what draws new businesses here and how we can continue to improve. Key insights: 💪Our city’s strengths: Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit, ‘can-do' culture and strong public-private partnerships create a fertile ground for business growth. 🏢 Attracting top talent: Infrastructure, innovation and our unique lifestyle are positioning Calgary as a destination for diverse and ambitious talent. 📈 Economic diversity: From tech to sports to health care, the myriad of thriving industries in Calgary create a resilient ecosystem with room for growth. Thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss the opportunities and momentum in Calgary’s economy, and a special thank you to TELUS for sponsoring the discussion.  Connecting Calgary’s business community to foster growth and unlock new opportunities is a key aspect of our economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Calgary Economic Development | Joe Lougheed, KC | Brad Parry | Ethan Green | Kysha Moradel-Takaguchi #TeamCalgary #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether  

National companies continue to see the limitless opportunities possible in Calgary. Eagle Engineering and Consulting has opened a new office in the city, bringing cutting-edge solutions in reality capture, GIS, survey and asset management services. Read more here ➤ https://lnkd.in/gr-wdGWh. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to the Western Canadian market, serving a diverse range of clients, including major telecommunications companies, utility providers, municipalities and construction firms. “Eagle Engineering and Consulting’s expansion to Calgary underscores our city’s appeal as a destination where talent thrives, and capital follows,” said Brad Parry, President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development.  “As more companies embrace digital transformation and access Calgary’s high concentration of STEM professionals, Eagle-EAC’s expertise will further strengthen our city’s growing innovation ecosystem. Their presence will play a key role in advancing both local and global infrastructure solutions.” Welcome to the Blue Sky City, Eagle Engineering and Consulting! Fostering innovation to help create a resilient and diverse economy for all is a key aspect of Calgary’s economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Photo: Eagle Engineering and Consulting Calgary Economic Development | Eagle Engineering and Consulting | Brad Parry | Megan Zimmerman | Chelsea Hallick | Daniel McCarthy #LimitessTogether #BlueSkyCity

Calgary is a hub for innovation where creative thinkers and organizations champion new ideas. We had the opportunity to speak to Damian Poltz, Senior Vice President of Wireline Networks at Rogers, to discover how Calgary is becoming a globally recognized technology centre. Read more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gR-VxsZV. “Combining our network with an entrepreneurial mindset and a culture that fosters innovation is a winning combination that allows Calgary to expand in and explore different sectors.” - Damian Poltz, Senior Vice President, Wireline Networks, Rogers. #TeamCalgary partner, Rogers, is doing their part to build an environment where companies can grow and innovate, a priority in Calgary’s economic action plan, Uplook. Learn more ➤ www.UplookCalgary.ca. Rogers Communications | Damian Poltz | Calgary Economic Development | Ethan Green #TeamCalgary #BrightLeaders #UnexpectedPossibilities 

New RFP: Calgary Economic Development (CED) invites qualified firms based in Calgary to submit a proposal for the Calgary Economic Development Media Agency of Record by Nov. 7. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gS77RdAS.   CED aims to develop a partnership with the selected media agency for the next three years to collaborate on creating impactful and meaningful media strategies that align with our Blue Sky City vision. Submission deadline: 📅 Proposals must be submitted via email and hardcopy by 16:00 MST, Nov. 7, 2024.   Calgary Economic Development | Geraldine Anderson | Jennifer Arthurs | Stephenie Motyka #RequestForProposalsYYC