Calgary Chamber history
Your partner since 1891.
An alliance of 46 local business leaders apply to the deputy registrar of Canada for a Certificate of Association, intending to form a Board of Trade.
Among them: a doctor, a gun maker, a horse trader, a jeweller and a “boot and shoe man.”
A Charter is officially issued and the Calgary Board of Trade is born. Initial membership costs $10—approximately $300 in 2024.
Calgary is officially ratified as a city.
Calgary is awarded divisional HQ status by Canadian Pacific Railway, signalling the start of significant growth.
The Calgary Board of Trade successfully campaigns for a sophisticated air terminal to be built.
The Calgary Board of Trade officially rebrands to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce hands over tourism responsibilities to the Canadian Rockies Tourist Association, thereby creating Tourism Calgary.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce teams up with the City of Calgary and the University of Calgary to create the Calgary Research and Development Authority—known today as Platform Calgary.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce and City of Calgary jointly found Calgary Economic Development.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s Aviation Committee founds the Calgary Airport Authority, responsible for the management of YYC Calgary International Airport.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s HR Committee founds TalentPool, connecting companies with marginalized talent.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce moves into the 6th floor of the Burns Building.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce wins Best Unconventional Project at the World Chambers Competition, recognizing our work supporting businesses through the recovery from the Calgary floods of 2012.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce invests $1M in InterGen, helping Calgary companies scale up via counselling from expert sources and connecting them with potential investors.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce moves into The Ampersand, a net-zero, accessible building perfectly aligned with our values.
Now it’s time to write your history.
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