Exploring the Thriving Business Landscape and Economic Trends in the Heart of Alberta
Despite what CTV, Global, and all the other local TV and Radio stations say (forget newspapers, we stopped counting those 15 years ago when they checked out), here are the most popular news stories in Calgary in 2024. What’s interesting to note is that all but one post came after July 10. The first half…
While hunting for the latest business story in Calgary, I ran across a Reddit article from a Calgary-based business providing “The Ultimate Guide to … Tires.” I don’t know a lot about tires but, the Consumer Reports article was more “ultimate” and I did see a lot of gaps about specific temperature ratings to know…
For many small/local Calgary businesses, the thought of Amazon, Walmart, or Costco carrying the same products as you can be a stressful event. A Calgary resident highlighted his struggles with trying to buy local ended up wasting his time and did nothing but create frustration. Instead of being silent about this common small business problem,…
Most business owners make the mistake of thinking that a brand is mostly about a logo, colours, slogan, signage, and other visual elements. The majority of marketing agencies also fail to understand what a brand is all about. Visit any website of a Calgary-based marketing agency and they’ll go on and on about “branding” but…
Hail Damage Roof Repair in Calgary: The Business of Protecting Your Home In the unpredictable climate of Calgary, where weather extremes range from heavy snowfalls to severe hail storms, the importance of regular roof maintenance cannot be overstressed. Hail damage roof repair in Calgary presents a challenge for homeowners striving to protect their dwellings from…
In 2015, David Howse was hired by Mount Royal University to build the Social Media Final Project course. This course was the capstone to a five-course social media marketing certificate at the University. Over the next ten years, David has taught about 60 classes and also developed the SEO, Google Ads, and Digital Marketing Metrics…
As Calgary witnesses a significant boom in construction, the city’s economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. This surge in construction activity not only reshapes the skyline but also has a ripple effect on the local employment sector, signaling a pivotal moment for job seekers and businesses alike. The importance of understanding the impact of…
Editorial Cartoon – Alberta emergency room wait times for Calgary Business News. Sometimes your employees have to wait 12 hours in emergency, what kind of productivity are you getting if they are exhausted?
As we all know, most media outlets filter and edit the stories that are fed to the public. News outlets like Calgary’s Global TV and 770 Am sometimes take their cue from their Toronto headquarters. A strange example of this was when Facebook announced its metaverse product. Metaverse was met more with laughter and rolled…
You may be enjoying the past couple warm months in Calgary. November and December 2023 have been fabulous – unless you are a farmer. Calgary weather has seen warmer early winters but those usually occur with the help of a Chinook or a strong southern air mass – none of these are the case this…