Upcoming Events

Join us on January 9 when Dr. Grant Bartlett  kicks off our 2019 Wisdom Boost Mentorship program by sharing the impact of finding your passion and the value of mentorship.

Dr. Bartlett has more than 40 years with the oil and gas industry worldwide. Additionally, he has held various senior executive positions and has served on the Boards of Directors with several energy and technology companies. Dr. Bartlett has also served on the Boards of several not for profit organizations.

Currently, Dr. Barlett lectures internationally on “Creativity and Innovation” and presents “Lessons for Living” to diversified business, charity and academic audiences. He also spends several hours each week advising and mentoring a highly skilled group of professional Millennials.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the gentleman listed among the “New Titans” in Peter C. Newman’s book entitled “Titans – How the New Canadian Establishment Seized Power.” The evening starts at 5:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! As a reminder, this evening will be held at the Kahanoff Centre.

RSVP here

Come walk in a winter brewsland December 12 at the Prairie Dog Brewery for our holiday season social and fundraiser! This fun and informal event is for socializing and includes a silent auction. Don’t miss out on the last event of 2018 and a chance to win some great silent auction items while supporting other women.

Funds raised from the silent auction will benefit the BPW Calgary Bow Valley College scholarship fund. In keeping with the BPW mandate of women helping women, BPW Calgary has invested nearly $29,000 to make a profound difference in the lives of students at Bow Valley College. Since 2003, BPW Calgary awards three to four $500 scholarships to women at Bow Valley College.

The evening starts at 5:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! As a reminder, this evening will be held at Prairie Dog Brewing.

To RSVP, click here.

The BPW Calgary WISDOM BOOST  is a 9-month program with activities to foster solid development opportunities and robust mentor and protégée relationships. WISDOM BOOST is open to all current BPW Calgary members and  included in membership fees.

BPW mentors are diverse professional and business women employed across a broad range of industries and sectors  and occupations.

Our protégées are BPW members also representing a diverse group of professional and business women who are interested in developing and strengthening their leadership skills and advancing their careers by expanding their network.

Fill out and return your form now! Due date is December 7, 2018.

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Join us on November 27 for lunch with author, Jeanne Martinson at the new Central Library. Jeanne will be discussing her book, Toss the Tiara: Forget Fairy Tales – Focus on Fulfillment.

From the Disney princess phenomenon to the impact of 50 Shades of Grey and the #MeToo movement, Jeanne will discuss how our media world affects women’s success in work and relationships. Join this best-selling author and learn key lessons and strategies for facing current issues in the workplace.

Jeanne is a professional speaker, diversity strategist and best selling author. Her other books include Leadership Lessons From Downtown Abbey, Generation Y and the New Work Ethic and From Away – Immigration to Effective Workplace Integration.

The lunch starts at 12:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! A light lunch is included with your ticket.

Don’t delay! Grab your ticket by noon, Friday, November 23rd.

To RSVP, click here.

More of our lives than ever before are online both professionally and personally. It used to be just computers, but now we have smart phones, cars and even houses connected to the internet. All this connectivity through cyberspace comes with new safety concerns.

Join us on Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 pm for a presentation by Constable Carter Duchesney, Calgary who will be educating us on various aspects of Cyber Security and Safety.

Constable Duchesney, with a BA, Criminology, University of Ottawa, has been involved in policing since 2003. He is a sworn member of the Calgary Police Service and been a member of RCMP. He has a breadth of experience from general patrol duties to plain clothes surveillance. More recently he is a Cybercrime Education Officer giving presentation to schools, organizations and the general public.

The evening starts at 5:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! This event is held in the Quarter Horse Room at the BMO Centre.

To RSVP,click here.