New Member Orientation Dinner

Thursday, February 22, 2007
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Ric's Grill, 1436 - 8 St. SW
Calgary, AB

Michelle Nedelec, former Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours Chair is now running the New Member Orientation sessions for the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB) and for the Progressive Group for Independent Business Women (PGIBW).

The New Member Orientation Dinner is an evening event for new members to come out and meet many of the Executive Council of the PGIB and find out the various benefits that a PGIB / PGIBW member receives. This will be a great opportunity to learn how to effectively make use of your PGIB / PGIBW membership and to make some great strategic alliances for your business. The meeting lasts an hour and fifteen minutes and includes dinner and plenty of networking. This first event will be a special one because the Calgary Merchants & Residents Association (CMRA) has now folded into the PGIB and we expect some of these new members to also attend Event: New Member Orientation Dinner
Date & Time: Thursday, February 22, 2007 @ 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Ric's Grill, 1436 - 8th St. SW
Cost: $25 (includes dinner and networking)
To Register: Call Julie at 720-21343 or e-mail administration@pgib.ca

Please respond quickly as seating is limited. Other members are also welcome to attend to welcome our new members. Introducing your services to our new members may result in a new customer for you.
 

Christmas Party

Thursay, December 14, 2006
6:00 - 9:00 pm

Calgary, AB

Proceeds given to the Salvation Army to help those less fortunate then ourselves. Our goal is to raise $3,000 - $4,000 this evening for the Salvation Army. The event will be catered so the food will be great!

Cost: $20 per person
To Register: Call 720-2143 Ext. 1 or e-mail administration@pgib.ca
 

Christmas in October Networking Evening

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Blackfoot Inn, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE,
Calgary, AB

POWER MARKET YOUR BUSINESS AND MAKE SOLID CONTACTS!

Our last networking evening on May 12th 2006 brought out 197 people! Give us 2 hours of your time and you will make more contacts then you have made at any other networking event! Join networking Guru Sid Helishauer, National Chairman of the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB) Calgary's largest business organization. Sid will lead the attendees in what is called the "Business Switch" where you are guaranteed to meet new people! Then stick around for cocktails, food and networking the way it is supposed to be. This is a joint networking event in association with the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB), the Progressive Group for Independent Business Women (PGIBW), Canadian Leadership Institute (CLI) and the Calgary Merchants & Residents Association (CMRA). This event is open to everyone!

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Entrance Fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members (includes finger food, networking and cash bar)
Display Tables: $100 ONLY 20 Tables available, act quickly! (includes display table, finger food, networking, cash bar and a FREE signed copy of Tradeshows: Building Your Thirty-Second Business by respected authour Donna Dahl)
To Register: Call Julie at 720-2143 or e-mail administration@pgib.ca

BRING 2 PEOPLE GET IN FREE - When you pay an entrance fee in advance for 2, the next ticket is FREE! GET PAID TO PROMOTE OUR EVENT - When you pay an entrance fee in advance for 2, the next ticket is FREE! Then anyone you refer to us that is not already a member of our organization that pays in advance you will get $5. All the registrants need to do is mention your name. You do not even need to be a member of any of the organizations listed above to take advantage of this great deal!

This event will be well attended, so CALL NOW to get your tickets or display table! Call 720-2143
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Alternative Fuel Dinner

Monday, October 2, 2006

Blackfoot Inn, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE,
Calgary, AB

SAVING RURAL ALBERTA & PROLONGING OIL
The new Conservative Government of Canada, 2005 election platform was specific in naming Ethanol with a commitment to "Require 5 percent average renewable content in Canadian gasoline and diesel fuel, such as ethanol..." However, as Albertans we can't rely on just Ottawa. We need to help define a comprehensive policy that benefits Rural Albertans and protects our interests in the Oil & Gas sector in Alberta.

TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SPEAKERS: Alberta Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidates Ted Morton www.tedmorton.ca , Alana Delong www.alanadelong.ca and Gary Mcpherson www.teammcpherson.com Also speaking are Bruce Chandler (Dominion Energy) and Paul Hinman (Alberta Alliance, Leader see www.paulhinman.ca ). Masters of Ceremonies for the evening is Steve Chapman, PGIB National President see www.ward8.com )
DINNER TICKETS: $100 per ticket (includes dinner) OR $720 for a table of 8
DISPLAY TABLES: $250 (Includes one dinner. Only 20 display tables available).
SPONSORS: Title Sponsor $1,000 (only one available, includes 2 dinner tickets, display table, 1/2 page ad in evening program and logo ad in all correspondence and 5 minutes to address the attendees), Gold Sponsor $500 (only two available includes 2 dinner tickets, display table and 1/4 page ad in evening program and verbal mention and recognition by evening MC). Silver Sponsor $325 (Only 4 available, includes 1 dinner ticket, display table and business card size ad). Speaker Sponsor: $200 (Includes one dinner ticket. This helps us in our costs when granting complimentary dinner tickets to our speakers. Sponsor a speaker and we will sit you with that speaker).
TO REGISTER: 720-2143 (Calgary & Area) OR 1-866-725-2143.
WHO IS ATTENDING: This event is already attracting the who's who of the Oil & Gas industry, Governmental Agencies, Farming Associations, Canola Producers, Wheat Producers, Corn Growers, Influential Albertans, Car Companies, Business Leaders, Elected Officials and many more...
TITLE SPONSOR: SOLD OUT! CMV Financial Corp www.cmvfinancial.ca
GOLD SPONSORS SOLD OUT! AND INCLUDE: Ramatek Inc. (Fluids Analysis Specialists) www.ramatekinc.com Jon Lord, Blackmont Capital www.blackmont.com
SILVER SPONSORS: 4 sponsorships currently available. Act now because these sponsorships will sell out very quickly!
SPEAKER SPONSORS: 6 sponsorships currently available.
DISPLAY TABLES: Only 13 tables left (as of September 8th). Current display table participants include: Ramatek Inc: Jon Lord & Blackmont Capital, Dynamic Images, Ekzact Solutions, First Capital Leasing, Cistra Technologies and CMV Financial Corp
 

Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, August 24, 2006

D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Highway 2A and Milligan Dr., Okotoks, AB

in support of Child Find Alberta

Cost: $160 to register as a golfer (includes lunch, banquet & networking
OR $45 to register for the banquet and networking only
Times: 12:00pm Lunch and Registration. Shotgun Start at 1:30pm Cocktails 6:00pm / Dinner 7:00pm
To Register: E-mail administration@pgib.ca or call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143

Sponsorship Opportunities available.
 

Gala & Awards Dinner

Saturday, May 13, 2006
7:00PM - 9:00PM

Garden Courts, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Cost: $75 per person for members and non-members OR $600 per table which includes evening sponsorship and mention in conference program / dinner sponsorship.
Display Table: $120 includes entrance for one at the Gala & Awards dinner and a 6 foot by 3 foot skirted table to display your organization and or company.
To Register: E-mail executivedirector@pgib.ca or call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143
Hospitality Suites will also be operating long into the evening On Saturday, May 13th.
 

WIne & Cheese - Networking Event

Saturday, May 13, 2006
5:30PM - 7:00PM

Garden Courts, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Cost: $15 for PGIB, PGIBW, CRMA, CCC members and $20 for non-members (Only 400 tickets available)
Display Tables: Sold Out!
To Register: E-mail executivedirector@pgib.ca or call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143
 

PGIB Members Accountability Sesson

Saturday, May 13, 2006
3:00PM - 5:00PM

Plaza 5, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Cost: $35 includes: coffee, finger foods and an accountability session with your Executive Council.
Sponsored By: TBA
To Register: E-mail executivedirector@pgib.ca or call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143
 

Conservative Boot Camp - Political Training

Saturday, May 13, 2006
1:00PM - 5:30PM

Plaza 4, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Panel Chair: Rob Anders - MP, Conservative, Calgary West
Presenters:Craig Chandler - Canadian Leadership Institute, Paul Jackson - Columnist, Calgary Sun
To Register: Call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143 or e-mail marketing@pgib.ca
 

Where Now? - Federal Panel

Saturday, May 13, 2006
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Plaza 4, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Panel Chair: Erik Gregson -
Directions Conference Chair Presenters: Corrie Adolph - President, Canadians for Military Preparedness, Bert Brown -Triple E Senate, elected Senator-in-Waiting, Ezra Levant - Publisher, Western Standard, Dale Blue - President, Responsible Firearms Owners Of Alberta; Nigel Hannaford - Columnist, Calgary Herald
To Register: Call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143 or e-mail marketing@pgib.ca
 

Making Connections - PGIB & PGIBW Networking Evening

Friday, May 12, 2006
5:00PM - 9:00PM

Garden Courts, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Cost: $15 for PGIB, PGIBW, CRMA, CCC members and $20 for non-members (Only 400 tickets available)
Display Tables:$80.25 for members and $160.50
Sponsored By: TBA
To Register: E-mail executivedirector@pgib.ca or call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143
 

Board Room Networking - Calgary Merchants & Residents Association - Networking Lunch

Friday, May 12, 2006
10:30PM - 1:30PM

Garden Courts, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Details: 10:30 AM - Registration, 11:00 AM - Infomercials, 11:40 PM - Lunch and address by Lyle Oberg (Alberta Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidate), 12:00 PM - Board Room discussions sharing of problems and solutions at tables and publically with table captains. 1:30 PM - Dismissed Room
Cost: $30 for CRMA, CLI, CCC, Intelechi, PGIB, Ward 8 Triage Centre, members and $40 for non-members (ONLY 120 tickets available includes Buffet Lunch)
Display Tables: $100 for members and $150 for non-members (Only 20 Tables Available)
Call Don Leonardo for sponsorship opportunities at 403-257-8218.
To Register: Call Don Leonardo at 403-257-8218 or e-mail dleonardo@merchantsofcalgary.com
 

The Business Rally - Canadian Leadership Institute (CLI) - Power Training

Friday, May 12, 2006
1:30PM - 5:30PM

Plaza 5, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Cost: $60 (Price NOT included in Convention package)
To Register: Call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143 or e-mail marketing@pgib.ca
 

Provincial Power in the 21st Century - Provincial Panel

Friday, May 12, 2006
2:00PM - 5:30PM

Plaza 4, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Panel Chairs: Erik Gregson - Directions Conference Chair, Dr. Mark Dyrholm - PGIB National Vice - President Presenters: Link Byfield - Chairman, Citizen Centre for Freedom and Democracy, Pat Beauchamp - Director/Chairman Alberta Residents League Chairman, Paul Hinman Alberta Alliance Leader, Doug Griffiths - Progressive Conservative, MLA for Wainwright, Craig B. Chandler PGIB National President.
To Register: Call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143 or e-mail marketing@pgib.ca
 

Taking Back Our Cities - Municipal Panel

Friday, May 12, 2006
10:00AM - 12:00PM
& 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Plaza 4, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, AB

Panel Chair: Steve Chapman - PGIB National President
Presenters: Steve Chapman - PGIB National President, Marcel Latouche - Management Consultant, Jon Lord - former Alderman and MLA
To Register: Call 403-720-2143 or toll free 1-866-725-2143 or e-mail marketing@pgib.ca
 

Making Connections Networking Evening

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006
5:00PM - 8:00PM

PGIB Downtown Office
214 - 11th Ave SE, Suite 212 Calgary, AB

Sponsored By: Larry Darling

Come by for a few minutes or stay the evening. This is a great opportunity to meet many new faces and check out our downtown office. Many of you are unaware that we have a downtown office. If you ever need a place to hang your hat while you are downtown, drop by and you will be warmly greeted by PGIB National President Stephen Chapman.

Our last Making Connections evening was held at our PGIB National Business Chairman's office of www.dynamicimages.ca and it was a smashing success! We had a packed house and great food catered by PGIB member Beat Schmassman and his company A Splendid Affair. Lots of business contacts were made! This will be a great opportunity to make new contacts and re-connect with old ones.

We also encourage you to bring out non-members to introduce them to PGIB & PGIBW.

Cost: $15 for supporters and $20 for non members (Catering by A Splendid Affair) Please confirm your attendance by calling 720-2143 or e-mailing marketing@pgib.ca so we can order the appropriate amount of food from the caterer.

Lastly, if you would like to host an event at your place of business give us a call as we are now making arrangements for our next event on Tuesday, March 21st. This is a great opportunity to drive traffic to your establishment. Please note: The Business Network Referral Club with the most representation at this event will be receiving a special benefit from the National office. Make sure your chapter is in attendance! (All cheques are payable to the Progressive Group for Independent Buisness (PGIB) Visa, MasterCard and American Express also accepted).

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Open House Guest Week
in Ontario

Week of January 22, 2006

Various Locations

Edmonton Open House & Business Networking Evening

Tuesday,  Nov. 1, 2005
 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Campbell's Art Registry, Sales and History Shoppe, 10235 - 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Hosted By: The Political Action Committee of the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB), Edmonton Chapter

Cost: $20 per person (Includes catered munchies)

To Register: call 1-866-725-2143 or e-mail pgib@pgib.ca
 

Making Connections Networking Evening

Monday, Oct. 17, 2005
5:00PM - 8:00PM

Dynamic Images,
12, 3620 - 29 St. NE, Calgary, AB

Cost is $15 (Includes Munchies)

Display Tables: $70 for members and $100 for non-members

First come first serve.  Only 8 tables available.

Power Marketing - Perfecting Your Infomercial!

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005
11:45AM - 12:00PM

Le Bifheque, 7501 Woodbine Ave., Markham

Guest speaker:  Craig B. Chandler, Executive Director of the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB).  See http://www.freedomradionetwork.ca/content/craigChandler.htm for Mr. Chandler's bio.

Cost is $20 (Includes lunch and information that Mr. Chandler normally charges hundreds of dollars for.)

9 Techniques for Closing the Deal!

Monday, Sept. 26, 2005
6:30PM - 7:45 PM

Blush Restaurant, 4239 Sherwoodtowne Blvd., Mississauga, ON

Guest speaker:  Craig B. Chandler, Executive Director of the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB).  See http://www.freedomradionetwork.ca/content/craigChandler.htm for Mr. Chandler's bio.

Cost is $30 (Includes Dinner and all the tools to sell effectively.)

Call 1-866-725-2143 or email pgib@pgib.ca to register.
 

Alberta Alliance Leadership Debate

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005
10:00AM

Coast Plaza Hotel,
1316 - 33 St. NE,
Calgary, Alberta

Cost is $60 (Includes Lunch)

Hosted By PGIB's Freedom Radio Network

Make a Wish
PGIB BC Golf Tournament

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005
12:00 Noon

Country Meadows Golf Course on No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC

Registration is at 12:00 - 12:30pm and tee off is 1:00pm.

Cost is $100 which includes 18 holes of golf, plus a BBQ steak/chicken dinner and networking.

Sponsorships and silent auction opportunities.

For additional information please email glenn@accenttax.ca, phone (604) 515-9998 or go to www.charitygolfbc.ca.
 

Merchants of Calgary
Golf & Guns Tournament

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005
11:00AM

Silver Willow & Sporting Club,  Carstairs, Alberta

You read it right!  12 stations of skeet shooting and 9 holes of Golfing finished off with Alberta Beef.

Cost is $180.25 (Includes: Dinner, Golf Guns and Fun!)

Power Networking Evening

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
6:30PM

Tucker's Marketplace, 3110 Southservice Rd., Burlington

You are cordially invited to a combined meeting with the Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton Chapters of the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB).  This meeting is open to members and non-members.  The cost is $30 for the evening which includes a full buffet dinner.

Call 1-866-725-2143 to register.
 

Live Audience Taping of Freedom Radio Network

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
6:00PM

Coast Plaza Hotel,
Calgary, AB

Alberta's #1 political radio show the Freedom Radio Network is finally having their Live audience taping in the City of Calgary.

Cost: $50 for dinner OR $25 for just the show and networking opportunities.  

Guest Host: David Crutcher, Alberta Alliance Leadership candidate - www.davidcrutcher.com

Call 1-866-725-2143 or in Calgary at 720-2143 for tickets or e-mail freedomradionetwork@pgib.ca

Golf Tournament & Networking Event

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005

D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Okotoks, AB

The Alberta Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Foundation's Annual Golf Tournament, produced by the PGIB.
TIME
Registration 12:30pm
Shotgun Start at 1:30pm
Cocktails 6:00pm / Dinner 7:00pm
LOCATION
D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Highway 2A and Milligan Drive, Okotoks (403) 938-4455
COST
$140 entry fee. Register by June 3, 2005 and be entered into our Early Bird Draws
Banquet and Networking only $45

For full information on Golf Tournament and Sponsorship Opportunities, click here.

For more information on the Alberta Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Foundation, click here.
 

Making Connections

Thursday, May 26, 2005
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Blackfoot Inn - Main Ballroom, 5490 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB

Cost: $15 Includes Appetizers & Cash Bar
Display Tables: $100 includes Skirted Table

Our last "Making Connections" event attracted over 100 people who did a serious amount of business. If you want to expand your business contacts in Calgary and network amongst Calgary’s entrepreneurs then you do not want to miss this event!

If you want a display table or would just like to come out to shake hands and pass out business cards to promote your company call 720-2143.
 

Law of Attraction Seminar

Tuesday, April 19, 2005
5:20 PM - 9:00PM

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Use Law of Attraction to Attract More Business with Canadian National Bestselling author, Michael Losier.  Hosted by the Alberta Entrepreneur Association. 
University of Alberta Faculty Club, Saskatchewan Room, 11435 Saskatchewan Dr.
Parking in lot 'V' on 116 St. for $2
Cost $20 members and first-time guests; $30 non-members
Includes roast beef dinner.
Register at www.aea.ab.ca or call 1-866-200-1088.
 

The Entrepreneur Networking Trade Show

Tues., January 25, 2005  6:00 PM - 9:00PM

The Blackfoot Inn, Calgary AB

You are invited to a “Business Solutions” Expo and Keynote Speaker Series that will Grow Your Business Immediately! Through Effective: Advertising, Marketing, Networking, Prospecting & Sales Techniques. How would you like to learn to generate multiple streams of Passive Business Income? "There's really no big secret. Anyone can, if they follow simple instructions. Anyone can stay within their comfort zone and still make a lot of passive income," says Peter Singleton, internationally known speaker and author of "Generate Multiple Streams of Passive Income and Retire Within 4 Years!"

Plus, meet with solution providers that can help you get where you want to be: licensing companies; printers; graphic and web designers; commercial realtors; business planners, business coaches; personal trainers; massage therapists; mortgage brokers; equipment leasing; business funding; promotional accessories; fleet dealers; trucking; moving; customs brokers; sign makers; cellular; communications; computer solutions; financial services and many more! Cost: $20.00 Includes Plenty of Appetizers (PGIB Members $10.00) Where: Blackfoot Inn Date: Monday January 17th, 2004 Registration: 6:00 pm Keynote Speaker: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Networking & Trade Show: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 
 
Want to be a Solution Provider and Exhibit Your Business? Expo Tables: $160.00 Includes 8' skirted table, 2 chairs, appetizers and entrance for 2. (PGIB Members $80.00) Thousands of dollars in business will be done as a direct result of our Business Expo. Come network and grow your business! Meet the people you want to meet that will be strategic alliances to your business. Meet potential customers. As seating is limited and we anticipate a full house, we accept only Visa and MasterCard in advance with a 48-hour cancellation policy. Call Peter Now to Reserve Your Tickets in Calgary at 229-0921 and toll free at1-888-529-1083.

This is also an excellent opportunity for your network of business contacts to find out more about Canada’s newest and fastest growing business organization, the PGIB.

Know someone that might want to participate? Forward this email to your network of business contacts and we will pay you a 50% commission for any non-members you send our way. That's right, you get $10.00 on the sale of a $20.00 ticket and $80.00 on the sale of a $160.00 table. PLUS!!! If they join the organization as business club members you also get the $40.00 finder's fee!

Know other organizations that might want to get involved? We can pass the same deal on to other organizations. Know someone in Rotary? Lions Club? SOHO? Introduce us to one and we'll pay you 10% of anything they contribute!
 

Political Action Committee Meeting

Monday, October 4, 2004
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Metropolitan Grill
880 - 16 Ave. SW - 2nd Floor
Calgary, AB

If you want to network with other conservatives who care about lower taxes, but are also entrepreneurs join the Political Action Committee (PAC) for this meeting. This is sure to be an evening of networking and fun. This meeting is hosted by Sheryl Grant of Gano Excel / Healthy Coffee.  Sheryl Grant will give us some free coffee and inform us of how just simply changing our brand of product that we already use everyday will change our lives for the better. 

Also, in attendance at this meeting will be the Executive Council of PGIB and PGIBW and endorsed candidates for the civic election. Cost of the evening = Only $30.  Cost of better government in Calgary = Priceless! 
 

PGIB Business Expo

Tues., September 28, 2004
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Days Inn
3828 Macleod Trail South
Calgary, AB

Cost: $10 for advanced tickets and $15 at the door.

Display Tables:  Tables are available to display your company merchandise or information.  $75 for members and $150 for non-members.
 

PGIB Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, July 22, 2004

12:00 Noon Shotgun Start

HeatherGlen Golf Course

(100 St. & Glenmore Tr. SE)

Operation Spring Cleaning Kickoff

Saturday, May 29, 2004

Location TBA Calgary

PGIB National Convention
Policy Session

Coast Plaza Hotel
1316 33 Street NE
Calgary, AB

Cost: $40 for Members, Non-members and media are not permitted (lunch and coffee is included)
 

PGIB National Convention
Business Social

Friday, May 7, 2004
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Business Social this year was really enjoyable. The people that came to the event got to see a varied display of business booths, enjoyed the provided snacks and beverages, and had an all around good networking time.