BUSINESS
AND ECONOMY
Recognized
as a major business centre with a large concentration of
oil & gas, distribution and food service head offices, Calgary
is home to the second largest number of corporate headquarters
in Canada, providing fast access to key decision makers.
On a per capita basis there are more banks, trust, investment
dealers and insurance companies in Calgary than any other
city in Canada....|MORE|
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CONVENTION
AND MEETING FACILITIES
Excellent convention and meeting facilities are available
and include the TELUS Convention Centre downtown, the Roundup
Centre at Stampede Park and several hotels. For a change
of pace, delegates can meet in the Canadian Rockies. Choose
from a wide range of facilities in Kananaskis Country, Canmore,
Banff, Lake Louise or Radium Hot Springs.
NO
SALES TAX
Alberta
is the only province in Canada without a provincial sales
tax. In addition to a favourable exchange rate on the Canadian
dollar, foreign visitors can also apply for a rebate on
the national Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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