2025: A Milestone Year at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce

At the Calgary Chamber, we spent 2025 focused on building a better city for our members by strengthening our advocacy efforts, building meaningful partnerships and creating new opportunities that help businesses thrive amid a rapidly changing economic landscape.

We are pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report to showcase how we are better together. Read the full report by clicking the link or scroll down for the highlights.


2025 Highlights & Statistics

  • 679 new members
  • 100+ events
  • 280+ media interviews
  • 12,000+ event attendees
  • 16 policy papers launched
  • 65+ Member Monday feature videos
  • Launched new website
  • 331 Small Business Award applications
  • 2,000+ meetings with members
  • 300+ government meetings
  • 80% events sold out
  • 93 blog articles
  • 300+ member ads posted on Calgary Chamber channels
  • 2.9M social media impressions
  • 31% increase in newsletter subscribers
  • 28 policy wins
  • 37 government and industry roundtables
  • 5.2B in media reach

A message from Calgary Chamber President and CEO Deborah Yedlin

“As I reflect on the past year, I am continually reminded of the resilience and determination that define Calgary’s business community. In a year shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainties, our community responded with its trademark tenacity – meeting demands and persevering with a strong sense of purpose.”

A message from Calgary Chamber Board Chair Jason Hatcher

“As we look ahead, uncertainty will remain a defining feature of the business landscape. However, by staying connected and engaged, Calgary’s business community is well positioned to navigate what lies ahead. I encourage all businesses to take full advantage of the Calgary Chamber’s network and resources as we continue to build a strong and resilient future for our city.”


Membership

Calgary Chamber members are the builders of our economy, the voices shaping policy and the champions of growth. Together, we amplify that impact because we believe that when one business wins, the ripple effect strengthens us all.

Key 2025 Highlights:

  • 679 new members
  • 81 sub-sectors represented
  • 100+ member-to-member perks offered
  • 300+ ads posted on behalf of members
  • 1,500+ events attended in support of members

Events

The Calgary Chamber is known for our events – with good reason! We coordinate about 100 opportunities annually for our members to learn, grow and connect.

Key 2025 Highlights:

  • 100+ events hosted
  • 12,000 event participants
  • 80% events sold out
  • 92 event sponsors
  • 330+ Small Business Award applications

Policy & Advocacy

We believe we are better together, and that includes using our collective voice to influence policy and economic agendas that reflect the needs of our business community. Working in consultation with our members, we advocate for public policy at all levels of government and serve as a trusted voice in media, enabling businesses to thrive amid a rapidly changing economic landscape.

Key 2025 Highlights:

  • 12 key political keynotes hosted
  • 304 government meetings
  • 19 policy and government roundtables
  • 280+ media interviews
  • 28 policy wins

Partnerships

Pillar Partnerships are key opportunities for organizations and the Calgary Chamber to advance areas of priority. Partners work together with us to offer events, resources, support and advocacy around these key initiatives.

2025 Pillar Partnerships:

  • Inclusion Pillar Partner: RBC
  • Leadership Pillar Partner: Bright Wire Leadership
  • Mental Health Pillar Partner: Cenovus Energy
  • Small Business Pillar Partner: Rogers Business
  • Truth and Reconciliation Pillar Partner: Keyera

Thank you!


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