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BNI Inspire - Business Networking Meeting
2025-03-18 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-03-25 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
We help business professionals grow their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program.
Weekly (except the first Tuesday of the Month which is in person at the Legion) online, from 8am to 9:30am.

Taproom Trivia
2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 – 6:30PM TO 8PM

EVERY TWO WEEKS:
FEBRUARY 4TH
FEBRUARY 18TH
MARCH 4TH
MARCH 18TH
APRIL 1ST
APRIL 15TH

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Wing Night at The Taproom
2025-03-19 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-26 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Join us every Wednesday from 5pm to 8:30pm for $8.50/lb wings!
We have a variety of flavours from you to choose from. You won’t wanna miss it!

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2025-03-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | AB

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2025-03-20 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel

Best Damn Country Bar Tour at the Texas Gate
2025-03-21 18:00 - 23:00 | The Texas Gate, 304 1st Street, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Hey Cochrane AB! The Best Damn Country Bar Tour is rolling into town and stopping at @texasgate.cochrane !
Check out the Texas Gate for tickets! 🎟️
#thebestdamnbartour #texasgate #cochrane #albertacountry #country #livecountrymusic #countrymusic

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-03-21 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-22 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-28 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-29 22:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm +
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2025-03-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

Annual General Meeting & Luncheon
2025-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | AB
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce will occur on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Ramada by Windham
10 Westside Drive, Cochrane AB.
Members are invited to attend the AGM and Luncheon at no cost.

To participate at the AGM and exercise voting rights, your Chamber Membership must be in good standing. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce at info@cochranechamber.ca

The Annual General Meeting will provide the membership with an opportunity to participate in the mission and vision of the Chamber. It will allow members to provide valuable input and ask questions regarding the past year’s activities.

Schedule of Events:
11:00 am – Welcome Message and Start of AGM
Call to Order and Roll CallApproval of the 2024 Annual General Meeting MinutesPresident’s AddressFinancial Reports and StatementsWaiver of AuditElection of DirectorsAdjournment

The event will conclude with networking and luncheon.

Start Up Cochrane
2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Corner Coworking, 225 Railway Street E, Cochrane
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.

NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.

COST: Free

What can I do? How do I get involved?

For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.

-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?

Writer's Unplugged Open Mic
2025-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Come share your poetry, stories, and spoken word at our laid-back Writer’s Unplugged Open Mic night – no technology, just raw talent!

Welcome to Writer’s Unplugged Open Mic ! Join us at Found Books & Shop in collaboration with the Alexandra Writers Centre Society for a night of creativity and community.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive environment. Come listen to fellow writers, poets, musicians and storytellers, or take the stage yourself! Let your words flow freely and connect with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this chance to be inspired and inspire others. It’s easy. Show up with a max of 5 minutes of material to share. Throw your name into the duck bowl. Readers are drawn at random.Please register in advance so we know you’re coming.

It’s easy.
Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, songs, dramatic monologues…anything goes.
Maybe you’re not ready to read in front of people and just want to enjoy the show. Be a part of our live studio audience, cheer on our writers.We are a licensed space also boasting a coffee bar & light snacks available for purchase.

2024 – 2025 Dates:Sept 25 | Oct 30 | Nov 27 | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 26 | Apr 30 | May 28 | June 25

STATE OF COCHRANE WITH MAYOR GENUNG
2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | AB
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT

When: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Location: Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 Ranchehouse Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 2K8
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Doors open until 10:00 p.m)

Location
Event Details Date:
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Agenda
6:00 p.m. – Welcome & Networking
7:00 p.m. – Mayor’s State of Cochrane Address – Mayor Jeff Genung
8:00 p.m. – Mingle with the Mayor & Networking

Fees/Admission
Tickets
$55 – Chamber Members
$60 – Non-Members
Each ticket includes appetizers and a beverage ticket.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with community leaders and help shape the future of Cochrane!

Website
http://www.cochranechamber.ca

Contact Information
info@cochranechamber.ca
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Mayor’s 2025 State of Cochrane
Join Mayor Jeff Genung as he shares key insights on Cochrane’s growth, challenges and the vision shaping our community’s future.
Enjoy an evening of connection and community featuring appetizers, a cash bar and networking.
Presented by the Town of Cochrane in partnership with the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce.

What It Really Means to Buy Canadian: A Consumer & Retailer Conversation
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
You Care About Shopping Local. Let’s Talk About What It Really Means to Buy Canadian.
Join us for a live panel discussion with local business owners, industry advocates, and economic experts.
We’ll discuss:
– How small businesses source products & why “Made in Canada” isn’t always an option
– Why big-box stores and online giants make local competition difficult
– The long-term impact of consumer shopping choices on small businesses
– Practical ways to support independent retailers during this challenging time
Featuring:
Claire Breeze, Owner, Kitchen Boutique
Tim Lomenda, Owner, Big Hill Cycle
Bradlee Whidden, Senior Policy Analyst, Western Canada, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Others to be announced

FOUNDERS COFFEE
2025-04-01 07:00 - 09:00 | AB
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7am to 9am

EVENTBRITE RSVP

Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!

BNI Inspire - Monthly In-Person Meeting(1st Tue of each month)
2025-04-01 08:00 - 09:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
We help business professionals grow their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program.
Every 1st Tuesday of each month at the Legion, from 8am to 9:30am.

LIVE MUSIC at Half Hitch
2025-04-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
Join us every Thursday evening at 6pm for free local live music! Enjoy great tunes, local craft beer, and tasty fare. Here are our upcoming artists!
