Aisling Communications Inc.

A Calgary-based, boutique firm, Aisling Communications focuses on event management, public relations and communications. Driven by the pride that comes from satisfied clients and work well done, Michelle Chidley started Aisling Communications in 2008 and has built the business primarily through word of mouth and client referrals.

With degrees in commerce and public relations management and a lifelong passion for events, Michelle has an exceptional and unique mix of talents. She has made Aisling Communications successful by focusing on the services she excels in and drawing upon a vast network of professional contacts when projects require additional expertise. A strong project manager, Michelle can put together the necessary team to get the job done right or work with your team to ensure win-win partnerships with clients.

Michelle Chidley, Principal

Michelle is an accomplished communications specialist with more than twenty years of government, agency and free-lance experience in strategic communications, public relations and event management. 

A motivated achiever, she comes with a full portfolio of communications services, from high-level strategic planning to tactical execution and management of media, government and stakeholder relations campaigns. A dynamic organizer, Michelle has managed or participated in the planning of over a hundred events, ranging in size, budget and style.

During her five years working as an oil and gas communications consultant, Michelle was recognized by Oilweek Magazine in the 2010 Class of Rising Stars. A graduate of McGill and St. Francis Xavier Universities, Michelle cut her teeth working for management consulting, communications and marketing firms in Montreal and Halifax.

A natural networker and ‘people person’, Michelle excels in an area critical for any professional services firm operating in a competitive environment: building and nurturing relationships that lead to client satisfaction.

The Aisling Communications approach is to start by asking what success looks like to you. We frame the key elements of the project or business objective by helping you articulate your audience, timeline and budget. With that understanding, we build a tailored strategy to guide you to success. 

An Aisling client wants…

•    creative, integrated services that are tailored to meet their unique needs
•    an experienced collaborator who can advance both internal and external business goals
•    one on one, dedicated, personalized service
•    a results-driven partner, focused on the success of their business
•    quick turnaround times without compromised attention to detail
•    insightful and focused planning with the flexibility to be adapted along the way, overcoming life’s inevitable obstacles

Event management

Working with you to create a vision and framework for the event, Aisling’s attention to detail and skillful organization will manage your event through the planning process to implementation and final debrief. From industry conferences and media events to not-for-profit functions and charity fundraisers, Aisling provides event services to a variety of clients on a wide range of special events.

Public Relations

Aisling Communications works with organizations to identify and strategically manage its relationships with its key stakeholders. A specialist in media, government and stakeholder relations, Aisling can help you achieve your organizational goals through communication, collaboration and consensus building.

Communications

Planning, implementing and monitoring your communications within your organization and with key external stakeholders is essential. Aisling develops tailored and focused communication strategies for high level organizational planning or specific projects with realistic goals and benchmarks for success.

Feedback from aisling event Participants

Great job once again! The organization is superb, the food good and the opportunity for collaboration plentiful.

Extremely well organized conference!

This event was a pleasure to attend. Every aspect was so well organized. Information was readily available and timely, the presentations were varied and engaging. Great food as well.

The conference flowed really well with sessions ending on time and a great diversity of topics. I thought it was well curated. Way to go!

Thank you for an exciting and engaging conference. The sessions were invigorating and the conversations were inspiring. Overall, kudos to the organizers for a fabulous event.

This year was even more inspiring than last year. Thank you for putting together such a high quality event!