Calgary Economic Development brings Calgary. Be Part of the Energy™ campaign back to Ontario, Quebec and Vancouver

Mayor of Calgary will speak to business and students about opportunities in Calgary

CALGARY, Oct. 21, 2014 /CNW/ - Calgary Economic Development, in partnership with members of Calgary's corporate sector, brings its award winning campaign, Calgary. Be Part of the Energy.™ back to Ontario and Quebec this week. The campaign is aimed at attracting qualified workers and business to the city and is part of a larger campaign to showcase the opportunities in Calgary to make a living and to make a life.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi leads a four-day visit to Eastern Canada as the campaign's spokesperson to highlight the tremendous opportunities for all Canadians in Calgary.  Mayor Nenshi will conduct media interviews and keynote several speaking engagements with the University of Toronto, George Brown College, the Empire Club of Canada and Ryerson University in Toronto; Mohawk College and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in Hamilton and McGill University, the University of Montreal and Ecole Polytechnic in Montreal.

With Calgary expected to continue to be a leader in Canada's economy through 2017 and Calgary companies continuing to face a labour shortage, Calgary. Be Part of the Energy™ will raise national awareness about what Calgary has to offer to as a place to live, work or do business.

"I challenge my fellow Calgarians to take part and tweet or Instagram what they love most about YYC", said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. "They could win two WestJet tickets to bring your friends or family here to experience Calgary's energy for themselves."

"If they haven't already, all Canadians should be taking a look at Calgary," said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. "More than an energy capital, Calgary is becoming a hub for finance, technology, logistics and the creative industries. Our unique energy makes Calgary a destination for people from across Canada as a place to build a life, business, and career."

Building on Calgary. Be Part of the Energy.™ missions of 2011, 2012 and 2013, this eastern Canada mission targets people and industries critical to Calgary's future economic growth.

In addition to addressing labour opportunities for Canadians, Mayor Nenshi will also speak about the importance of building strong cities in order to build a strong Canada. His address will broach the topic of how Canadian cities need to ensure they are vibrant and innovative in order to attract and retain the best and brightest talent in the world.

Media are invited to hear Mayor Nenshi speak at the following events:

Tuesday October 21 - Toronto
7 p.m.	Big cities, big ideas. A conversation with Richard Florida. University of Toronto –  Shift Disturbers Speaker Series	Desautels Event Hall 2^nd Floor, South Building 105 George Street Martin Prosperity Institute #bcbi
Wednesday October 22 – Toronto
10 a.m.	The Calgary opportunity. George Brown College	Waterfront Campus 51 Dockside Drive George Brown College
11:30 a.m.	Resilient Cities. Empire Club of Canada	Grand Ballroom 100 Front St W Royal York Hotel
6 p.m.	The role of cities and why they matter. Jack Layton Memorial Lecture Series	350 Victoria St Ryerson University
Thursday October 23 - Hamilton
2 p.m.	The Calgary opportunity.	TwelveEighty McMaster University
7 p.m.	The role of cities and why they matter. Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 'Ambitious Cities Series'	4 Queen Street South Scottish Rite Club #ambitioushamont
Friday, October 24 - Montreal
2 p.m.	The Calgary Opportunity   Concordia University	Engineering and Visual Arts Complex 1515 St. Catherine Street West Room EV- 1.615 Concordia University

For more information on the Be Part of the Energy™ campaign and to learn about the opportunities in Calgary, please visit the revamped lifeincalgary.ca website and bepartofthenergy.ca landing page.

About Calgary Economic Development
Calgary Economic Development is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary's growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We're exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary's story and we're proud to be part of the energy. For more information, please visit our website at calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com and follow us on Twitter @calgaryeconomic.

SOURCE: Calgary Economic Development

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