The Global Business Centre a catalyst for building global connections
welcome Meet, work and thrive in Calgary The Global Business Centre is your conduit for conducting business in Calgary. If you are looking to establish or grow your business in Calgary, The Global Business Centre is set up to be your ready-to-move-in temporary office space. We have 25 work spaces spread over three floors right in the heart of downtown Calgary. Amenities: Personal workspace for short and mid-term rentals WI-FI and land line phone number Printer and photocopier Boardrooms (8-16 maximum capacity) Kitchen area Event venue located on the top floor for business events, workshops and seminars (maximum capacity of 60 guests) Access to partner events in the Global Business Centre Industry experts on hand to help you achieve your business needs
hub The Global Business Centre is a place to be part of Calgary s energy The centrally located, downtown historical building is a hub for facilitating foreign direct investment and international trade development. In addition to temporary office space and event facilities, the Global Business Centre also offers programming and opportunities to explore the Calgary marketplace. Operated by Calgary Economic Development, the Global Business Centre is the place to screate and build your business and provides you with resources to help your business thrive. trade and investment missions industry knowledge and expertise business to business introductions networking and events
global Calgary is a global city; your business is welcome here Whether local or global, the Global Business Centre is a conduit for companies looking to expand their business. If you are an international company looking to expand your business in Calgary, the Global Business Centre is a resource providing you with both workspaces and meeting rooms and your opportunity to establish connections and facilitate your growth. It s the perfect space to foster creativity and collaboration. Calgary Economic Development s industry experts can provide you with connections as well as market and industry knowledge; ensuring a smooth integration into Calgary and the region. For local businesses, the Global Business Centre acts as a conduit for Southern Alberta, companies interested in accessing international opportunities and business development programs and services. The Global Business Centre hosts dozens of events focused on specific markets and sectors ranging from country over views to indepth sessions pertaining to niche industries.
energy There s an energy in Calgary that exhilarates, invigorates and motivates. It s a place of big skies and big ideas. Nothing is etched in stone, anything is possible and everything is on the horizon, including a Rocky Mountain playground that will take your breath away. Calgary is an economic force and a catalyst for today s trailblazers. There s an intense, urban vitality here that unleashes the bold, can-do spirit of entrepreneurs and innovators, artists and athletes. Our city s vibrancy and competitive spirit drive commerce, culture and sport. In every endeavor, we are risk-takers and visionaries, and we are thriving. Our lifestyle is active, our perspective is global and our Western values run deep. Volunteerism is in our blood. A handshake still means something. And who you are is more important than who you know or where you re from. Calgary is a diverse city that embraces change and change-makers, and supports and sustains its communities and its people. There is opportunity here to start a business, start a new life or start an adventure. And everyone is welcome to be part of the energy. You are invited, to be part of the energy.
partners Action Calgary It is the visionary leadership and participation of our Action Calgary partners that shape and share Calgary s energy across the country and around the world.
opportunity Calgary Economic Development is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark 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. The Global Business Centre is an innovative initiative by Calgary Economic Development. Global Business Centre 120 8th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 0K6 Parking is available on 1st Street SE below the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Hours of operation: Monday Friday from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. ph: 403 221 7831 fax: 403 221 7828 Email: gbc@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/globalbusiness @calgaryeconomic /calgaryeconomic