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Calgary Companies with Heart

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These are companies who are outstanding citizens in my eyes, in terms of their generosity to charitable causes. These are companies who are repeatedly been proactive in offering support in terms of raffles, silent auctions, event space or resources. I like supporting businesses that support Calgarians!

 1. 1600 World Bier Haus

1600 90 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2V 5A8
(403) 457-4287

Category: Pubs

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/29/2011

Bier Dinners at 1600 World Bier Haus are quite the cultural experience!

I had the pleasure of attending one of the 1600 World Bier Haus' Belgium Beer Dinners, which is a five course dinner, paired with five Belgium Biers for $55.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/2/2011

    For a number of years, I have been playing in a rec sports league called SuperJocks, where five… Read more »

 2. Centum Mortage Lending Centre Ltd

87 Crowfoot Way NW
Calgary, AB T3G 2R2
(403) 241-3255
5.0 star rating
  4/19/2009 First to Review

Maureen Dobranski at Centum Mortgages is "the" ultimate mortgage diva.  I came to her in an absolute pinch.  Like many people in 2007, I bought a house, and couldn't sell the old one.  As a result, my financing fell through since my down payment was…More »

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 3. Aveda Institute

8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B7
(403) 264-5070
5.0 star rating
  2/13/2011

Today was my first appt at the Aveda salon.  My stylist's name is Katy, and she came recommended to me through a friend of mine.  

I walked into the salon, and instantly smelled that overwhelming calm smell that is distinctively Aveda.

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 4. Business Edge News Magazine

112 4th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0H3
(403) 769-9359

Category: Print Media

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2009 First to Review

Business Edge is a high-quality, informative newspaper.  I subscribed to my home for a number of years, and I now get a copy in the office where I work.  What I love about it, it is all local business news, so you know what is going on in your local…More »

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 5. Out of Our Heads

Calgary, AB
(403) 286-1465
5.0 star rating
  8/18/2009 First to Review

Out of Our Heads is out of this world!  Click below to read about my incredible experience hiring Out of Our Heads to help me with a fundraiser that had a variety show competition attached.  it was all Allison!

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 6. Century West Management Inc.

801 7 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3P7
(403) 206-3140
5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/16/2011

realex Properties is now called "Century West Management Inc."

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/25/2011 First to Review

    I love Realex Properties!

    I had a charity event for the Canadian Liver Foundation in the fall, 2010… Read more »

 7. Harris Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

1167 Kensington Crescent NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1X7
(403) 283-0738

Category: Chiropractors

5.0 star rating
  8/8/2009 First to Review

I have been going to Harris Chiropractic & Wellness Centre on and off for a few years.  I went to them as a recommendation from a coworker of mine.

I work downtown, and my appointments are a quick walk over the bridge into Kensington for my…More »

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 8. Red Cottage Vacation Suites

1280 13th St
Invermere, BC V0A 1K4
(250) 342-2243

Category: Guest Houses

5.0 star rating
  12/29/2010 First to Review

I stayed at the Red Cottage Vacation Suites "upper suite" from December 24 - 28, 2010.

This apartment-style vacation suite can sleep 4 people comfortably, and has incredible mountain views from both bedrooms.  The apartments are fully furnished and…More »

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 9. Sundrops

28 12st. NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1Y3
(403) 244-4447

Categories: Tanning, Skin Care

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2009 First to Review

Sundrops Studio has the best spray tans in the city!  I have had about half a dozen tans there, and they are nice and even, and they last!

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 10. Colonial Fusion Cuisine

163 Quarry Park Boulevard Southeast
Calgary, AB T2C 5E1

5.0 star rating
  10/9/2009 First to Review

Colonial Fusion is classy, delicious and highly recommended.  This restaurant has only been open a few weeks, and it is not going to take long before it is busy, once Calgary discovers it!

To read my full review, click below:

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 11. Mark Swain, MD

3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
(403) 220-8457

Category: Doctors

5.0 star rating
  5/5/2011 First to Review

I have been under the care of Dr. Mark Swain for almost twenty years for a chronic condition that has given me very little grie.f.  However, it needs to be monitored, and Dr. Swain is the specialist that I work with.  

I have always known that he is a…More »

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 12. Nexen

801 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3P7
(403) 699-4000

5.0 star rating
  8/1/2009 First to Review

I have been a contractor in IT at Nexen for over 5 years and I absolutely love being a part of this company.  They treat their staff and contractors very well and they are good corporate citizens.  i also value that THEY value work life balance.

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 13. Crêpes & Cravings

304 - 8th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2Z2
(403) 263-0302

Category: Creperies

5.0 star rating
  1/17/2011 First to Review

Well, I must say... in 2010, I have had a "first".  
My first savoury crepe.  Luckily, Crepes and Cravings was the first to break me in.
To me, crepes are a fancy breakfast that I use to occasionally enjoy at the Hoito in my homeland of Thunder Bay,…More »

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 14. Crave Cookies & Cupcakes

1107 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P2
(403) 270-2728

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  7/4/2009

I have two words for you.... red... velvet.  Seriously, try the red velvet cupcake.  Even though the cake is red, it is chocolate, and it has a cream cheese icing on it.  Seriously, I don't know what they put in that cupcake, but it is mouth watering…More »

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 15. Calgary Sun

2615 12 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7W9
(403) 410-1010

Category: Print Media

5.0 star rating
  5/9/2009

The Calgary Sun is amazing!  I had the pleasure to work for this organization for a number of years, and the editorial department truly is a community, that cares about their jobs, each other (they operate more like a family that cares about each…More »

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 16. Community Natural Foods

1304 10 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3C 0J2
(403) 229-2383
5.0 star rating
  4/27/2011

I was first introduced to Community Natural Foods in 2006 when I was taking a course at the Personal Best Seminars building.  During breaks, the group would wander over to Community Natural Foods to enjoy the buffet.

I have been hooked ever since.

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 17. Community Natural Foods

202 61 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0B4
(403) 541-0606
5.0 star rating
  3/13/2011

I'm a huge fan of community natural foods.

For the longest time, I preferred the downtown location because of the salad bar and hot vegetarian buffet.  The downtown location is also closer to my work.

61 Ave SW location is definately closer to my home…More »

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 18. Mango Shiva

218 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B5
(403) 290-1644

Category: Indian

5.0 star rating
  3/20/2011 ROTD 2/24/2012

I have had a bit of experience with Mango Shiva in the past, but yesterday is the first time I have ever gone there for dinner.

In the past, my experience has been:
- 2 events that had Mango Shiva cater -- both were charity events.  One for Breast…More »

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 19. The Flower Basket

801 6 St SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3V8
(403) 266-7289

Category: Florists

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2011

Awesome!  I was helping organize a charity event, and found the Flower Basket close to my office.

I needed five cut flower arrangements on fairly short notice to acknowledge some of the organizers and team members for their hard work in pulling this…More »

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April 2009

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The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

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Bryan Adams - Cuts LIke a Knife

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Flight of the Conchords

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Giant Jenga

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Orange Crush of course! :)