Home and small business webinars
Home & Small Business Webinars
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There are subtitles for Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Filipino, French, Spanish, and Urdu.
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Navigating the latest business licence requirements for short term rentals
Hear from The City’s Licensing teams as they discuss the evolving licensing requirements that affect the short-term rental industry. Stay up to date on how you can stay compliant and succeed in this dynamic market.
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November 21, 2023
Improving short term rental impact to condo boards
Hear from The City of Calgary's business licensing team on the new regulations & licensing requirements for short term rentals and their impact to condo boards coming into effect Jan. 2024.
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October 25, 2023
Opening a commercial-based business
Hear from the Planning, Building and Licensing teams as they discuss what to know before signing a lease, what permits are required and how to apply for a business license.
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October 25, 2023
Opening a Home-Based Business
Hear from the Planning, Building and Licensing teams as they discuss what permits are required, the rules a home-based business must adhere to and how to apply for a business license.
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October 18, 2023
Opening a restaurant or brewery in Calgary
Hear from the Planning, Building and Licensing teams as they discuss what permits are required to open a restaurant or brewery and how to apply for a business license. They will also cover why you need city inspections and some of the most common inspection issues.
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September 28, 2023
Developing a Backyard Suite
Hear from the Development, Business & Building Services team about everything you need to know about developing a backyard suite in Calgary, permit fees, how to design your suite and more.
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September 18, 2023
Developing a safe and registered secondary suite
Hear from the Development, Business & Building Services team about permits, fees, and how to design and build your backyard suite.
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September 13, 2023
Developing your Basement: Tips and Best Practices for a Successful Project
Learn about the types of work that require a permit and what is required to get one. Whether you are looking to transform your basement into a functional living space or simply update it, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and resources necessary to tackle your project.
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June 6, 2023
Transforming your backyard: getting ready for your deck, pergola, or fence
Watch everything you need to know before starting or updating your backyard projects. This engaging session is designed to equip you with the information you need to kickstart the permit process for installing or enhancing backyard accessory residential structures.
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May 17, 2023
Navigating the approval process: Altering an existing commercial space
Watch everything you need to know before starting your building permit application. Learn about common building permit application mistakes for altering a commercial space and what your clients need to know about development and building permits before renting a commercial space.
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April 19, 2023
Getting a temporary or permanent patio
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about the permitting and inspections process for building a temporary patio this summer.
The City of Calgary's temporary patio team will walk you through some important considerations like which permits you may need to apply for, how to apply and everything you need to know before getting started.
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April 18, 2023
Hiring a licensed contractor
Watch our recorded Q&A about what to look for when hiring your next licensed contractor.
Listen to the Development, Business & Building Services team as they walk you through some important considerations when making renovations to your property, best practices for hiring a licensed contractor and how to ensure you have everything in place before you get started.
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January 18, 2023
Becoming a Licensed Contractor
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about becoming a licensed contractor in The City of Calgary.
Hear from the Development, Business and Building Services team as they discuss the business licence process.
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November 21, 2022
Licensing Your Home-Based Child Care Business
On January 1, 2023, The City of Calgary is introducing a new business licence for home-based child care providers.
Learn more about the new licensing requirement in our pre-recorded webinar.
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October 25, 2022
Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about making your home more energy efficient.
Hear from the Development, Business and Building Services team who will provide tips and share resources for improving and maintaining your homes energy efficiency.
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April 27, 2022
Getting a Temporary or Permanent Patio
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about getting a temporary or permanent patio for your business.
Hear from the Development, Business and Building Services team about the patio application process and everything you need to know before you apply.
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March 16, 2022
Opening a Hair Salon in Calgary
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about opening a beauty and body service business in Calgary.
Hear from the Development, Business and Building Services team as they discuss the business licence process, review which permits are required to open a salon and go over common inspection issues during the licensing process.
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January 26, 2022
Preventing Mould in Your Home
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about mould.
Hear from the Development, Business and Building Services team as they discuss how to identify, prevent and remove mould from your home.
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January 19, 2022
Impact-resistant Roofing in Calgary
Watch our recorded Q&A on how to improve the resilience of your home for hail using impact-resistant roofing materials.
Hear from the Development, Business and Building Services team who will share details about the Resilient Roofing Rebate Program including who is eligible and how to apply.
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November 4, 2021
Building Envelope Code Compliance
Watch our recorded Q&A about Building Envelopes and how to make sure your project is compliant with the relevant Codes.
Hear from The City's Planning & Development team on how to protect a building from environmental elements and improve overall efficiency, learn about common deficiencies witnessed by City Safety Codes Officers and get tips on planning and building your project so that it meets compliance.
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November 1, 2021
Furnaces and Hot Water Tanks
Watch our recorded Q&A on everything you need to know about upkeeping your furnace and hot water tank this winter season.
Hear from The City's Planning & Development team about things to consider when choosing a new furnace and hot water tank for your home, why you need a permit and inspection after install, how often you should change your filters and how to prep your HVAC system for the colder months ahead.