2012/2013 destination planning supplement - Tourism Calgary

\\ BUSINESS SERVICES
ADVERTISING & DESIGN
INTER-WEST BROCHURES ALBERTA LTD.
Brochure distribution and display for tourist attractions
and services at approximately 450 locations in Calgary,
Edmonton and throughout Alberta. 319 Rocky Ridge
Bay NW, Calgary, 403-547-1925, info@interwest.ca,
www.interwest.ca
MINIATURE MENUS & ATTRACTIONS
Displays in hotel lobbies and information centers.
Twelve-month program to promote local business
with miniature brochures for travellers looking for local
restaurants and attractions. Calgary, 403-875-0118, toll
free 1-877-499-6368, warren@miniaturemenus.com,
www.miniaturemenus.com
PATTISON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Outdoor advertising specialists. Billboard. Transit. Airport.
Digital. Mall advertising. 274, 1011 - 9 Ave SE, Calgary,
403-291-4665, www.pattisonoutdoor.com
AUDIO VISUAL
AVW-TELAV AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS
Supplier of conference and event audio visual
presentation equipment, simultaneous translation
services and presentation management solutions in
over 34 cities throughout North America. 2931 - 5 Ave
NE, Calgary, 403-235-1563, jbennett@avwtelav.com,
www.avwtelav.com
EVOLUTION PRESENTATION TECHNOLOGIES
Audio visual equipment services for gala events, special
events, meetings and conferences. AV staging and stage
decor. System sales and installation. 6910 Farrell Rd
SE, Calgary, 403-259-3793, toll free 1-800-561-9820,
www.evolutionav.ca
FRISCHKORN AUDIOVISUAL RENTALS INC.
One of Canada's leading audio visual staging and
rental suppliers. Convention services. Simultaneous
interpretation. Audience response systems. Personal
service. 541 - 36 Ave SE, Calgary, 403-287-8668, toll
free 1-888-287-3687, favrcalgary@frischkornav.com,
www.frischkornav.com
INLAND AUDIO VISUAL LIMITED
Delivers sales, service and rental services from five
Prairie locations. Rental division provides technical
services: event staging, meeting and conference,
simultaneous interpretation, webcasting and video
conferencing. Calgary in-house video conferencing
suite. 1, 700 - 58 Ave SE, Calgary, 403-252-7726,
toll free 1-800-495-6006, calgary@inlandav.ca,
www.inlandav.ca
MEDIACO THE PRESENTATION COMPANY
Meeting and conference audio visual services. Special
event technical production: video, sound, lighting. Event
multi-media content production services. Offices in
Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. 114,
1220 - 28 St NE, Calgary, 403-278-1200, toll free 1-888-
440-4477, pwebber@mediaco.ca, www.mediaco.ca
PK EVENT SERVICES INC.
Sound. Lighting. Video. Event services. Custom audio
and lighting installations. Stage design. Festivals.
Concerts. Touring. Corporate events. Spaces of interest.
Hotels. Restaurants. Lounges. 511 - 36 Ave SE, Calgary,
403-452-6004, info@pksound.ca, www.pksound.ca
PSAV PRESENTATION SERVICES
Audio. Video. Lighting. Staging. Event technology.
200, 2566 Caen Ave SW, Calgary, 403-240-7567,
pmaher@psav.com, www.psav.com
SHARP'S AUDIO VISUAL
Rentals, sales and service including complete staging
services. Custom engineering and installations. Canada's
largest. Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Jasper, Vancouver,
Whistler, Victoria, Saskatoon, Toronto and Halifax
locations. 3636 - 7 St SE, Calgary, 403-255-4123,
calgary@sharpsav.com, www.sharpsav.com
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
& ASSOCIATIONS
AMPPE (ASSOCIATION FOR MOUNTAIN
PARKS PROTECTION & ENJOYMENT, THE)
Membership-based. Non-profit advocacy organization.
Promoter of balanced and responsible use of National
Mountain Parks. Sustainable tourism. Responsible
human use. Protection of ecological integrity. P.O.
Box 2999, Banff, 403-762-3800, info@amppe.org,
www.amppe.org
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SERVING
SOUTHERN ALBERTA & EAST KOOTENAYS
Private, not-for-profit information/consulting service for
businesses, consumers and charities in Calgary and
Southern Alberta. Conciliation, mediation and arbitration
services provided. Member-based organization.
Administration: 403-531-8784. 350, 7330 Fisher St
SE, Calgary, 403-517-4222, toll free 1-800-661-4464,
info@calgary.bbb.org, www.calgary.bbb.org
CALGARY AND AREA
TOURISM DESTINATION REGION (TDR)
Calgary and area tourism promotion through co-operative
marketing projects and destination awareness.
Long-range strategic planning, co-operative marketing
assistance and partnership opportunities. Investmentfunding
for industry consortia. 120 - 9 Ave SE, Calgary,
403-218-7892, brook.carpenter@travelalberta.com,
www.travelalbertacalgary.com
CALGARY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization whose
mission is to lead and serve the Calgary business
community, valuing its diversity. Major events: Play with
the Presidents Golf Classic; Small Business Week Expo;
Annual Salute to Excellence Awards. 100 - 6 Ave SW,
Calgary, 403-750-0400, www.calgarychamber.com
CALGARY CHINESE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
Non-profit organization dealing with issues that directly
affect the Chinese business community of Calgary.
Host of the Chinatown Street Festival — August 11,
2012. L1, 901 Centre St NW, Calgary, toll free 1-888-
618-2262, ccma@calgarychinesemerchants.org,
www.calgarychinesemerchants.org
CALGARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Marketing the Calgary region's competitive advantages,
pro-business climate and lifestyle across Canada
and internationally. Assist businesses with success
and growth, and to grow their markets globally.
Promotion of Calgary region as a location for business
development. 731 - 1 St SE, Calgary TELUS
Convention Centre, 403-221-7831, toll free 1-888-
222-5855, info@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com,
www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
CITY OF CALGARY
Calgary eMaps. Calgary Online Store. 800 Macleod Tr
SE, Calgary, 403-268-CITY, www.calgary.ca
CONNEXION CARRIÈRE
Francophone employment centre. Career planning.
Resume development. No charge career services.
Funded by the Government of Alberta and Government
of Canada. 700, 633 - 6 St SW, Calgary, 403-355-
1777, connexioncarrière@bowvalleycollege.ca,
www.connexioncarriere.ca
INNOVATE CALGARY
Full-service organization offering technology transfer
and business incubator services to researchers,
entrepreneurs and businesses within the advanced
technology sector. 3553 - 31 St NW, Calgary,
403-284-6400, ksansom@innovatecalgary.com,
www.innovatecalgary.com
TRAVEL ALBERTA
Destination marketing agency of the Government of
Alberta. 400, 1601 - 9 Ave SE, Calgary, 403-648-1000,
toll free 1-800-252-3782, info@travelalberta.com,
www.travelalberta.com
BUSINESS/
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
APOLZER AND SONS INC.
Hospitality industry consulting. Event planning. Catering.
Staff training services. Secret shoppers program.
“Bringing the Basics Back to Hospitality.” 437 - 21 Ave
NW, Calgary, 403-512-1164, markned@telus.net,
www.albertahospitality.com
CORPORATE MANDARIN
Mandarin courses designed for beginners. Participants
learn conversational phrases for business and
social situations. Learn important cross-cultural and
etiquette issues when conversing with Chinese
tourists. 88, 305 - 4625 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary,
403-288-8377, Info@CorporateMandarin.com,
www.CorporateMandarin.com
EVANS HUNT GROUP
Digital marketing strategy and execution. Website
design and development. E-commerce implementation
and management. Online media planning and buying.
Search engine optimization. Social media planning
and execution. Mobile applications and marketing.
200, 805 - 10 Ave SW, Calgary, 403-444-7510,
info@evanshunt.com, www.evanshunt.com
PRIME BOX OFFICE LTD.
Regional ticket provider. Online and box office sales.
220, 2500 University Dr, Calgary, 403-265-3338, toll
free 1-877-965-3338 info@primeboxoffice.com,
www.primeboxoffice.com
VILLAGE & CO.
Social media agency. Strategy development,
consultation, education, listening, community
management, content creation and measurement.
2064 E 3 Ave, Vancouver, BC, 604-367-5159,
hello@villageandco.ca, www.villageandco.ca
WHITE HAT HOSPITALITY
Full-service concierge. Customized itineraries,
sightseeing tours and hosting for executives. White-hat
ceremonies. Event planning. Writing services. Gift
selection service. Co-operative marketing assistance and
partnership opportunities. 17, 1208 - 3 St SE, Calgary,
403-471-2101, corinne@whitehathospitality.com,
www.whitehathospitality.com
CATERING
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
Off-premise caterer. Boardroom lunches. Party trays.
Stampede. Christmas. Annual general meetings.
Openings. Rentals. Professional staff. Bar service. 3716
- 2 St NE, Calgary, 403-245-5774, sales@anaffair.com,
www.anaffair.com
TAO EVENTS INC.
Self-contained mobile barbeques for events like
community barbecues, charity and corporate events, golf
tournaments and Stampede breakfasts. Can accomodate
up 1,500 people for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Calgary,
403-818-6869, taointl@shaw.ca, www.taoevents.net
COURIER/MAIL -
INTERNATIONAL
SPRING GLOBAL MAIL
Extensive range of distribution methods and routing
options for international and U.S. mail. Pick and pack
order fulfilment and lettershop services. 15, 2015 - 32
Ave NE, Calgary, 403-250-7715, toll free 1-888-350-
7715, margaret.yong.ping@springglobalmail.com,
www.springglobalmail.com
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