Green Drinks Calgary is a monthly event that brings together environmentally-minded Calgarians in a relaxed, agenda-free evening of networking and merriment.  It is the local initiative of a larger "Green Drinks" movement, with over 500 other local meetups happening around the world (thus the name).  We are "green" people meeting over drinks, thus the name (drinking is not required to attend). Whether you work in the environmental field or are just breaking in, it's a chance to mingle with a liv …

In 2010, local capital networks were named one of BusinessWeek’s big ideas for small business and entrepreneurship. People want to do more than just buy local - now they want to invest local too. Moving money from Wall Street to Main Street and facilitating the flow of capital from regional people to regional businesses meeting regional needs is a critical next step in the evolution toward more sustainable local economies. Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), North America’s f …

The Business Link is your first stop for information and services as you start and grow your small business in Alberta.  Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur, or looking for ways to enhance your current business practices, we are here to help you succeed!  At The Business Link , we offer information about everything from start-up, regulations, marketing, and financing/loan programs to e-business, exporting, importing, Aboriginal business, and government programs and services. Our MeetUp …