2026 BBB Bootcamp: Ignite Your Growth Empowering People. Strengthening Business. Join BBB for a full‑day Bootcamp designed to equip business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to navigate today’s evolving workplace. The morning session will focus on people, policy, and performance, featuring real stories from local business owners and inspirational perspectives on leadership, workplace culture, hiring, retention, and compliance. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to support their teams and strengthen day‑to‑day operations. In the afternoon, we shift toward the future with a look at innovation in marketing, AI, and technology. Explore emerging tools that can streamline workflows, support growth, and help your business stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This event is designed to: • Provide practical tools and strategies for business growth • Support employers navigating hiring, retention, and compliance challenges • Inspire through authentic stories from entrepreneurs and business owners • Create a learning environment where like‑minded businesses can connect and grow together Whether you're building stronger teams, adapting workplace policies, or exploring new technologies to scale your business, BBB Bootcamp offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights for every stage of your business journey. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Event Details: • Date: May 12, 2026 • Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm • Location: Carriage House Hotel & Carriage House | 9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary AB T2H 0M4 • Free Parking- QR code for additional parking to register guest vehicles • Cost: $85+GST | $450 +GST / table (6ppl /table) Event Agenda: Morning: People, Policy & Performance • Registration, networking, and welcome • Expert speaker sessions on leadership, mental health, workplace culture, and performance • Coffee Break sponsored by ATB • Morning panel discussion with real‑world insights on hiring, retention, policy, and trust Midday: • Interactive Session facilitated by Exmerce • Lunch and networking Afternoon: Marketing, AI & Business Growth • Speaker sessions on brand building, marketing strategy, and Ai tools • Afternoon panel exploring practical marketing strategies, technology, and future‑focused growth • Door prizes, Closing remarks and key takeaways Speakers & Panelists Sponsors & Event Partners: Disclaimer: By registering for this workshop, you agree to receive communication from BBB regarding event details, materials, and related updates. Registration is non-transferable, non-refundable and may be subject to cancellation if minimum attendance requirements are not met. BBB reserves the right to modify workshop content, dates, or instructors as needed. Participation in the workshop does not guarantee accreditation, certification, or endorsement by BBB. For questions or additional information, please contact marketing@alberta.bbb.org.