Building Your Calgary Network

Establishing a network is a challenge that young professionals face everywhere. However, in Calgary, where people often face a long drive between home and work and then disperse from the downtown core at the end of the work-day, the task can seem daunting. Whether you’ve lived in Calgary for years or are new to the city, you’ll need to overcome these challenges in order to make connections. Are there advantages to working downtown? Is online social networking a good use of your time or do you need to get out there and meet people face-to-face? Does maintaining your network need to feel like a full-time job?