We’re excited to announce that we’re bringing our Money & Merlot back for our February dinner meeting. Join us on February 10th as BPW Calgary President, Sophie Blais-Yalbir and BPW Calgary Treasurer, Megan Brett discuss money and tax do’s and don’ts and answer your questions. This is a great opportunity to ask all of your money and tax questions in a safe and comfortable environment.

We’ll also be hosting our candlelighting ceremony to pay special tribute to the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, which unites women around the world. The candles we light symbolize the ambitions and endeavours of dedicated women in every country around the world.

RSVP by February 4 by clicking on the link on the right hand side on the homepage.

Join us on January 13 as we kick off the New Year with Tara-Lee Goerlitz. She’ll share leadership lessons from the playground and will show us why she believes employees are a company’s greatest asset. Tara-Lee is passionate about helping leaders build teams that thrive and survive and has a compelling desire to make a difference and support others in realizing their potential.

NexLevel Challenge is passionate about driving performance and profits through satisfied and engaged people. As strong bully free advocates, NexLevel Challenge has partnered with a variety of educational wellness programs & schools, providing youth the opportunity to develop confidence, and valuable life skills.Tara-Lee is a Certified Emergenetics Associate, Level 2 Challenge Course Practitioner and University of Calgary Bachelor of Commerce graduate.

We are excited for Tara-Lee to join us on January 13! Please RSVP by January 8 by clicking the link on the right-hand side of the homepage.

Join us at our holiday social dinner on December 9! We’ll be joined by Libby Clark, a passionate young entrepreneur and the Director of Karma Yoga Calgary. From leading large scale charity classes of 500 individuals, heading healing yoga retreats, instructing thousands of classes over her eight years of teaching experience across Canada, to managing budding yoga businesses alongside some of Canada’s most knowledgeable yoga and spirit-centred professionals, Libby’s intelligence of the industry is broad.

We are excited for this ambitious, young entrepreneur to be our keynote speaker and bring us perspective on our body and soul as we all head into a busy time of year.

Since it’s our holiday social, we encourage attendees to bring a guest – males are welcome as well! Please RSVP by December 4 by clicking on the link of the right-hand side of the homepage.

On November 11, BPW Calgary will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Our keynote speaker is Josie Nepinak, the Executive Director of Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society, the only aboriginal urban women’s shelter in Alberta. Our focus will be on Canada and how organizations and individuals are addressing family violence and violent crimes against aboriginal women and girls. You can access the Society’s wishlist here.

We will be also be collecting new blankets for HUGS (Hope Uplifts Giving Strength) to make a difference in the lives of women and children who need to feel warmth, comfort, and security, while they go through a difficult time and strive to lead lives free of violence and abuse.

To register for November’s dinner, click on the link on the right-hand sidebar on the homepage. We look forward to seeing all our members and guests there!