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AEG’s Business Success Focus – Business in Calgary feature 2025

AEG brings together the expertise, insight and invaluable contributions of Alberta’s most influential business leaders, owners, operators, professionals and investors. United in their commitment, they work to champion Alberta’s boundless potential and opportunities on the global stage, ensuring the province thrives in the international arena.
AEG brings together the expertise, insight and invaluable contributions of Alberta’s most influential business leaders, owners, operators, professionals and investors. United in their commitment, they work to champion Alberta’s boundless potential and opportunities on the global stage, ensuring the province thrives in the international arena.

A blog that is not about politics, tariffs, or Trump – more from the heart…

Discover the inspiring story of Lou MacEachern, a true embodiment of Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit. From humble beginnings to building a business empire, Lou's journey is a testament to hard work and generosity. With a legacy that continues to inspire entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Lou's story is a must-read. Learn about his remarkable contributions, achievements, the impact he had on his community, and find out why Lou MacEachern will be remembered for generations to come as a Calgary icon and a shining example of integrity and community spirit.
Discover the inspiring story of Lou MacEachern, a true embodiment of Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit. From humble beginnings to building a business empire, Lou's journey is a testament to hard work and generosity. With a legacy that continues to inspire entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Lou's story is a must-read. Learn about his remarkable contributions, achievements, the impact he had on his community, and find out why Lou MacEachern will be remembered for generations to come as a Calgary icon and a shining example of integrity and community spirit.

What Companies are Getting Wrong About Doing Good (Webinar)

This is a webinar hosted by Jeff Davidson, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Center in Calgary, on the topic of corporate social activism. The discussion focuses on the importance of businesses engaging in social change to meet the expectations of their audiences, including employees, customers, shareholders, and investors. Joni Abram, an expert in social change, marketing, and behavioral science, joins Jeff to discuss the risks and potential impact of corporate social activism, and how businesses can approach it authentically to build goodwill and establish themselves as valuable members of the community. They also discuss the importance of tangible outcomes and impact, and give examples of good and bad corporate social activism. The webinar emphasizes that smaller companies can have a real impact on their communities and offers practical advice on how to achieve meaningful social change.
This is a webinar hosted by Jeff Davidson, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Center in Calgary, on the topic of corporate social activism. The discussion focuses on the importance of businesses engaging in social change to meet the expectations of their audiences, including employees, customers, shareholders, and investors. Joni Abram, an expert in social change, marketing, and behavioral science, joins Jeff to discuss the risks and potential impact of corporate social activism, and how businesses can approach it authentically to build goodwill and establish themselves as valuable members of the community. They also discuss the importance of tangible outcomes and impact, and give examples of good and bad corporate social activism. The webinar emphasizes that smaller companies can have a real impact on their communities and offers practical advice on how to achieve meaningful social change.