For All Who Believe in Elevating Women in Business
At its core, Women in Business is about fostering relationships, sharing knowledge, and providing tangible tools to elevate both individual careers and the broader business community. This is not just a space for women; it’s for anyone who wants to step into supporting women led businesses —those who champion and advocate for the advancement of women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
What started as a vision—a dream brought to life by the Executive Director of the Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce—has quickly become a thriving community, highlighting the strong demand for meaningful connections and learning opportunities among women in business in the Bow Valley.
Thanks to the incredible support of Field Law, our main sponsor, we’ve expanded from two to three events per year, ensuring even more opportunities to learn, reflect, and take action. Each event is intentionally designed to spark insight and inspire momentum—whether through expert panels, keynote speakers, or interactive group sessions. Our hope is that every attendee walks away with something valuable: a new perspective, a fresh idea to bring into their business, or a connection that leads to future collaboration.
More than just events, Women in Business is a movement—a place to engage, be mindful of the path you’re carving, and find the support and resources needed to move forward with confidence. Whether you’re here to explore new ideas, take meaningful steps in your business, or simply be part of an uplifting community, this is your space.
With deep gratitude to everyone who makes these events possible—our sponsors, speakers, and attendees—thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we grow, we learn, and we support one another.
BVCC Women in Business | March 6, 2025
In honour of International Women's Day 2025, the Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Women in Business event of the year. It was a beautiful evening of connection, laughter, and learning, as 60 Bow Valley women gathered to celebrate one another.
The main event was a panel discussion, moderated by Kristy Wolf, and featured 3 local business women who are accelerating action in the Bow Valley, Elaine Broe, Kaylee Ram, and Heather Myers. The conversation was informative and inspiring for all who attended.
Beautiful charcuterie from Wild Grazing, Donuts and Conversations hosted by Frankie D's Donuts, a fabulous new beer from The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company were all great additions to our networking event.
Please enjoy a selection of spectacular photos of the event taken by Lauren Hollamby Photography.
UPCOMING EVENT
BVCC Women Who Lead Speaker Series
June 5, 2025 | Communitea Cafe
Featuring Guest Speaker Mary Tidlund
Mary A. Tidlund C.M.
Mary Tidlund is an experienced Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist with extensive international experience. She was the co-founder and CEO of Williston Wildcatters Oil Corporation, a public oil and gas exploration and service company that pioneered horizontal drilling. In 1998, Mary transitioned from the energy industry to philanthropy and founded and led The Mary A. Tidlund Charitable Foundation, a global not-for-profit that from 1998-2018, delivered 90 separate programs in 29 countries focusing on empowering women and children to make lasting changes to health and education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Her philanthropic experience has given her the opportunity to develop a strong global understanding of innovative, relationship-based strategic conscious leadership on a global level. Mary has a demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire and foster cohesive direction to a diverse set of teams, stakeholders, and international community partners. She is a past Director with Women Moving Millions, Tostan International, Grace Institute NYC and the Alberta based Strategic Advisory Board of the O'Brien Institute for Public Health and is currently a Director of the Dallas, Texas-based public corporations Valhi Inc. and CompX International Inc. and a trustee at the NYC based Grace Institute Foundation.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary. Mary is a member of the Order of Canada. She is the recipient of the Global TV Woman of Vision, Black Business and Professional Development Harry Jerome Presidents Award, Calgary Black Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian Award and is a Mount Royal University Honorary Growth Catalyst.
In addition, Mary is the author of the recently published Memoirs of a Wildcat: Unadoptable, Unstoppable, Unconditional Love and is an inspiring public speaker. Mary is an avid skier, hiker, tennis player, traveler, reader, pilot and lives in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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