Grow Your Business Over Lunch
Join the Calgary Business Connections Association (CBCA) for a weekly networking luncheon at Pacini Italian Restaurant.
Years of Networking
Why Visit CBCA?
At CBCA, we bring together a select group of Calgary business owners every Wednesday to:
Share referrals and new opportunities
Build real business connections (not cold leads)
Learn from each other in a supportive environment
What makes us different:
- No duplication of professions – you’ll be the only one in your industry
- Affordable annual membership and meeting dues
- Weekly exposure for your business, online and in-person
- Business-building seminars, workshops, and coaching
How It Works
- Where: Pacini Italian Restaurant (SE Calgary – 8360 Blackfoot Trl SE #110)
- When: Every Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
- Who: Local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to grow through referrals
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FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calgary Business Connections Association (CBCA)?
CBCA is a non-profit business networking group in Calgary, Alberta. We provide weekly luncheon meetings where business owners connect, share referrals, brainstorm strategies, and participate in peer mentoring to grow their businesses.
How much does it cost to join CBCA?
The annual membership fee is $100, due on January 1st. New members joining after July 1st pay a prorated fee of $50 for the remainder of the year. Each weekly meeting has a $25 fee, which covers the meal, beverage, taxes, and tip.
What are the membership requirements?
To become and remain a CBCA member, you must:
Provide a photo and profile for the CBCA website
Join the CBCA Facebook page
Join the CBCA Meetup group
Own a business that can give and receive referrals
Attend at least 80% of weekly meetings
Keep your dues up to date
When and where do the meetings take place?
Meetings are held every Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at:
Pacini’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn & Suites
8360 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 7E1
What makes CBCA different from other networking groups?
CBCA offers networking without the hassle and coaching without the contract. We’re a supportive, non-profit community focused on mutual growth—not profit. There’s only one business per industry allowed, ensuring exclusivity for your field.
What can I expect from a typical CBCA meeting?
A typical meeting includes networking over lunch, sharing business updates, structured discussions, guest speaker presentations, peer-to-peer mentoring, and HOTSEATING—where members brainstorm ways to improve each other’s business strategies.
How do referrals work in CBCA?
CBCA operates on a “Give Referrals – Get Referrals” model. Members are encouraged to actively support one another by sharing relevant business leads and opportunities, contributing to a mutually beneficial network.
What are the benefits of joining CBCA?
Members gain access to:
Exclusive industry representation
Weekly exposure through meetings and social platforms
Business-building workshops and seminars
Marketing and sales skill development
Peer coaching and quarterly referral reviews
An engaged community of like-minded professionals
