Canadian Croatian Chamber of Commerce – Ernst & Young Business after Hours

We’d love for you to join us for a Business After Hours – Ernst & Young!

Let’s connect & share some experiences, enjoy good food and great company.

Canadian Croatian Chamber of Commerce is excited to present Business After Hours, an interactive event with Co-Host “Ivana Cvitanusic, at “Ernst & Young (EY) Calgary office.

The Ernst & Young (EY) Calgary office, a key location for the global “Big Four” professional services firm, is strategically positioned in the Calgary City Centre to serve clients across Western Canada, particularly those in the Energy & Resources sector, a cornerstone of the region’s economy. EY Calgary delivers a full suite of services, including Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax, helping businesses navigate complex challenges in a rapidly evolving market, with an increasing focus on areas like digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the Calgary office has cemented its importance within the firm’s network by establishing a Canadian Finance Centre of Excellence in the city, the only centre of its kind amongst the Big Four network, underscoring its commitment to local talent development and its role as a regional hub for specialized internal services.

In a world that’s changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our North Star, guiding our 400,000 people — providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy; guide governments through cash-flow crises; unlock new medical treatments with data analytics; and pursue high quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business. And now we’ve unified all our artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and development efforts under one platform, EY.ai, to help enable clients to efficiently access the benefits of AI. It is also intended to increase transparency, trust, and confidence in AI as EY seeks to use these new capabilities to serve the broader interests of society and contribute to a more inclusive, equitable future.

Through our four integrated service lines — Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax — and our deep sector knowledge, we help our clients to capitalize on new opportunities and assess and manage risk to deliver responsible growth. Our high-performing, multidisciplinary teams help them fulfill regulatory requirements, keep investors informed and meet stakeholder needs.

EY is proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs through our EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. The program has existed for three decades in Canada, shining a spotlight on thousands of visionary entrepreneurs who are changing what’s possible for Canada and the world. It aims to support entrepreneurships for all, not just today or tomorrow, but for the next century and beyond. The program encourages individuals and companies to turn groundbreaking ideas into innovative businesses, celebrating success with their teams and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. The program works in tandem with other initiatives like the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ and Entrepreneurs Access Network to support businesses in growing, scaling, and navigating ever evolving challenges, while fostering an equitable and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

We believe a better working world is one where economic growth is sustainable and inclusive. We work continuously to improve the quality of all our services, investing in our people and innovation. And we’re proud to work with others – from our clients to wider stakeholders – to use our knowledge, skills and experience to help fulfill our purpose and create positive change.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. Together. All in. Learn more.

About our Co-Host:

“Ivana Cvitanusic, – Western Canada Private Audit Leader

Ivana is the Western Canada Market Leader for EY’s Private Assurance practice, focusing on growth and market initiatives within the private sector. Her professional passion centers on supporting entrepreneurs, highlighted by her leadership role as a Director of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. With nearly two decades of experience across diverse industries—including energy, real estate, and manufacturing—she specializes in providing pragmatic, right-sized assurance and advisory services to help private companies navigate complexity, scale, transform, and prepare for future challenges. Ivana emphasizes building trust and leading with empathy and precision, striving to make business personal and success sustainable. Her global perspective is shaped by her experience working across the globe with two leading professional service firms. Personally, her professional drive is profoundly influenced by her family’s transformative experience immigrating to Canada as refugees from former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. She currently resides in Calgary with her husband, daughter Ava, and her French bulldog puppy, Stella.

SPONSORS: 

Canadian Croatian Chamber of Commerce (Alberta)

Participation Requirements

Open to all Canadian Croatian Chamber of Commerce Members and the Calgary Community at large. (RSVP is required to secure your spot (space is limited).

Evening Logistics

Snacks will be provided by the Hosts,

Refreshments: provided by Burwood Distilleries and North Water (Cocktails, Soda & Water)

Event Policies

All voices are welcome—please listen actively and contribute thoughtfully.

Harassment, bias, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start. Notify the organizer (Danijel Slisko) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend.

No Promotions or Solicitation (Discussion must be educational, not sales-oriented or promotional in nature)

Media & Recording (Photos may be taken during the event. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed)

Audio/video recording is not permitted unless agreed upon by all parties.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely

Canadian Croatian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors