City Building & Business: Our Strategic Alliance with the Calgary Chamber

Economic growth and environmental sustainability are often treated as opposing forces, but in Calgary, they are two sides of the same coin. Our strategic alliance with the Calgary Chamber is built on the belief that a bike-friendly city is a business-friendly city.

For over 130 years, the Calgary Chamber has been the voice of the business community. They are a non-partisan organization that works to build a business-friendly environment through advocacy, connection, and world-class programming. They aren’t just about the bottom line—they are about making Calgary the best place to live and work in North America.

Alberta Bike Swap is more than a non-profit; we are a also woman-led tech initiative that operates with the rigor of a high-growth startup.

• Technical Integrity: The Chamber values innovation, and our proprietary, copyrighted Bicycle Swap Software provides the secure data infrastructure that sets us apart.
• Economic Impact: By making high-quality transportation accessible, we help Calgarians get to work—specifically the 22% of our swap buyers who use their bikes for daily commuting.
• The Circular Economy: Our partnership with the Chamber allows us to champion the circular economy within the broader business ecosystem, proving that sustainable models are viable and necessary.

We appreciate the Calgary Chamber because they provide the platform for us to engage with the city’s decision-makers. They understand that active transit reduces congestion, improves employee health, and attracts top-tier talent to our downtown core. They are true partners in building a resilient, modern Calgary.

If you are a Calgary business owner, join the Chamber! Benefit from their advocacy and help us build a city where every worker can ride safely to their job. And we’ll see you—and perhaps your team—at our next Calgary swap!