Social entrepreneurship is hard, but it’s even harder if you try to go it alone. Join other social businesses supported by Impact Calgary to grow and thrive.
Just getting started on a great idea? Running a company that’s poised to scale? An Impact Calgary Membership will open the door to the resources, know-how, and networks you need to reach your next milestone.
Keep scrolling to learn more about our membership plans and benefits.
Find a Plan that Fits Your Needs
Got a great idea and trying to figure out how to get if off the ground? Join us as a Concept Stage individual member so we can help you prepare for launch. If you’ve already launched and are starting to bring in revenue, check out our Company Membership options, designed to help you and your team scale your company to the next level.
Our membership benefits include: PubTalk & Tradeshow passes, workshop & program discounts, member pricing for flagship events, member mixers, PR opportunities, industry-specific forums, and more!
________ Passes
Depending on your membership level, you’ll receive up to four free passes to _____________ (****add link****). __________ is a perfect starting point for new community members and a great place for established members to make new connections. Our flagship monthly happy hour includes an hour of networking followed by a talk from an expert panel on a specified theme.
Tradeshow Pass
All members get a pass to our Annual Resources Tradeshow (****add link****). Our Tradeshow helps you navigate the startup ecosystem by connecting you to representatives from local organizations, accelerators, incubators, universities, and government programs that provide support, mentorship and potential funding for entrepreneurs.
Up to 60% off Workshops & Programs
No entrepreneur can be expected to know it all. That’s why we offer uniquely tailored programs to cover the nuts and bolts of the areas in which you may lack expertise. Our Startup 411, targeted toward Concept Stage members, provides an overview of local resources and a checklist of steps to take to get started. Our 10-week Startup Series helps Startup Stage entrepreneurs create realistic, sustainable strategic plans to grow their companies. Finally, Impact Calgary’s Peer Coaching Program, geared toward Development and Growth Stage entrepreneurs, is an opportunity to share goals, challenges, insights, and advice in an intimate and confidential setting.
Member Pricing for Flagship Events
As a member, you get deep discounts on our flagship events, including our annual _____ Entrepreneurship Awards Dinner and our Social Enterprise Summit. The ______ Entrepreneurship Awards is Calgary’s largest and most prestigious business networking event, honoring our brightest, boldest, and best entrepreneurs. Our Social Enterprise Summit is a storytelling event that brings a group of successful Impact Business entrepreneurs into one place for one evening to share personal stories of challenge and triumph.
Free Admission to Member Mixers
We offer Orientations & Mixers for members only so you can learn how to get the most out of your membership. It’s a chance for you to introduce yourself to Impact Calgary staff and fellow Impact Calgary members, and to understand the benefits that come with joining our membership network. Each orientation includes a presentation that provides an overview of Impact Calgary programs and services, as well as time for Q&A and networking.
PR Opportunities
Our Concept Stage individual members are eligible to make a five-minute pitch at an ________ to help gain exposure for your concept, hone your pitch, and make connections. Our Startup, Development, and Growth Stage company members are eligible to be featured on our blog (****add link****), in our newsletter (****add link****), and on our social media channels, reaching over ______ members of Alberta’s Impact Business business community. Our company members are also listed in our popular Member Directory (****add link****), where you have the opportunity to describe your products/services and link to your site.
Access to Industry-Specific Forums
Our members get access to at least one member-only forum, where they can ask questions and share advice with peers and mentors in their industry. Our forums are rigorously moderated to ensure that all posts are relevant and helpful. This is a great way to make new connections, stay in touch with members between events, get answers to your most pressing questions, and help out your peers.