What does it really take for a business to take off?
This year’s Chamber Fest theme, Ready for Take-off, is a reminder that momentum doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through the right support, the right insights and the right people around you. As this year’s presenting sponsor, RSM Canada plays a key role in helping businesses do exactly that.
RSM is a professional services firm offering audit, tax and consulting solutions to businesses at every stage. But beyond those services, their approach is rooted in something more practical and human: understanding what businesses actually need to move forward and helping them get there.
“Our tagline is the power of being understood. We’re making sure that we’re understanding our clients, being there with them,” says Ryan Lim, Director of Assurance Digital Services.
That idea shows up in how RSM supports organizations across industries, whether they are navigating compliance, expanding into new markets or adapting to new technologies like AI. It is not just about delivering a service but helping clients make informed decisions and move with confidence.
Built in Calgary, focused on community
For Ian Constable, Calgary Office Leader and Audit Partner at RSM Canada, that approach is deeply personal. Having been born and raised in Calgary, his connection to the business community goes far beyond his role.
“It’s all about giving back and paying it forward,” he says. “It’s not just about serving clients, it’s about being good stewards and leaving the firm better than when you found it.”
That mindset shapes how RSM shows up across the city. From supporting local initiatives to encouraging employees to get involved in causes that matter to them, the firm prioritizes being part of the community.
Ryan shares a similar perspective. “This is home, despite being a big international firm at this point. So I want to make sure we’re able to keep to our roots here and serve the community we grew up in.”
Together, their experiences reflect a firm that is both globally connected and locally grounded, something that matters in a city like Calgary, where relationships continue to shape how business is done.
Why RSM Is powering Chamber Fest again
For RSM, returning as the presenting sponsor of Chamber Fest is a natural extension of how they engage with Calgary’s business community.
“First and foremost, it’s in our building,” Ian says, referencing their shared space with the Calgary Chamber. “It’s a great opportunity to collaborate on Chamber Fest.”
More importantly, it is about being part of the conversations that shape the city’s business landscape.
“This year, of all years, it’s [about] celebrating the energy and the momentum taking shape in the business community.”
That sense of connection is exactly what Chamber Fest is designed to create. It is not just an event, it is a space where ideas are shared, perspectives shift and new opportunities begin to take shape.
And that is what Chamber Fest: Ready for Take-off is really about.
Because takeoff is not a single moment. It is built through consistent effort, meaningful relationships and showing up in the right rooms.
As Ian puts it, “Just keep showing up and show up consistently, and good things happen.”
At Chamber Fest, with RSM helping lead the way, Calgary’s business community is invited to do exactly that.
To learn more about RSM Canada, visit: rsmcanada.com.
Want to be part of this year’s Chamber Fest? Secure your tickets here: https://calgarychamber.com/event/chamber-fest-ready-for-take-off/
