If you are a small to mid cap company, how do you get analyst attention? Who do you call? What are the deciding factors analysts look at before covering a company? How does an analyst determine a company's value? Is a company ever too small to be noticed? What is the importance and value of research reports to your company and investors? How do you maintain analyst relationships once coverage is achieved?

These questions and many more will be answered in this informative session with a panel of recognized analysts.

The Directors of CIRI Alberta would once again like to invite all members to share in the spirit of the holiday season. This social is in a relaxed atmosphere where we can network and catch up with our colleagues and welcome new members who have joined CIRI during the past year.

THIS IS A MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT. PLEASE SIGN IN TO THE WEBSITE AS A MEMBER BEFORE REGISTERING

Lori Caltigerone, President of Sunesis Consulting Inc., will present on how to be effective in managing risk and crises when communicating to your shareholders and the investment community. Whether you have a risk and crisis management plan in place or need to develop one, you will find this session to be valuable in helping you to be prepared. Learn how to identify risks, and develop preventive communication measures and strategies.

Returning by popular demand is the CIRI Alberta Ski Day. We had so much fun last season, let's do it again.

“Leap” into 2009 with Kingsdale Shareholder Services, CNW Group and Nonfiction Studios for a day of fun-filled frolicking at Lake Louise.

Advances in trading technology, globalization of the capital markets, sovereign wealth funds, black pools – how can the IRO keep on top of and deal with this ever growing complex environment? Learn how future market influences can impact your company, the investor relations profession and the demographics of your shareholder base.

How do you create the message that accurately reflects your business and helps you stand out from the crowd. Being able to effectively develop and deliver your company’s message requires proficiency in communication and a strong understanding of your audience and competition. Our guest speakers will sharpen your skills with this timely workshop.

This is a popular and highly informative event discussing market anomalies to date, trends, forecasts, insights, hindsight analysis, and investor sentiments. This interactive breakfast session always has timely and useful market information for the investor relations practitioner.

Portfolio Manager Perspective Roundtable
Join us as we wrap up the year for CIRI Alberta. This will be an interactive session with our guest panelists of portfolio managers. Following the AGM and portfolio panel discussion, enjoy commiserating with your fellow IR colleagues over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, compliments of your Alberta CIRI Chapter