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SUMMARY:2022 Small Business Week Summit
DESCRIPTION:Is your company prepared to thrive in the post-pandemic business landscape? The new reality for employers includes new business models\, changing workplace structures\, global supply chain challenges\, as well as employee and public demands to address climate change\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, justice and mental health issues. Join us for the 2022 Small Business Week Summit\, hear from experts with cutting-edge research and insights on the most important issues facing employers today and receive practical next steps on how small- and medium-sized companies can navigate today’s challenging business environment. \nWeek at a Glance:\nJoin us for one or all five of the virtual sessions below. Access is complimentary. \n\nMonday\, Oct. 17\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: An economic outlook in uncertain times. How to focus forward and not just survive\, but thrive.\nTuesday\, Oct. 18\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: The critical role of business in our reconciliation journey\nWednesday\, Oct. 19\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: Prioritizing mental health in the workplace\nThursday\, Oct. 20\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: Cyber risk requires cyber security. Are you safe?\nFriday\, Oct. 21\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: Climate change readiness for small business. What you need to know.\n\nRegister here >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/2022-small-business-week-summit/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bccc@bcchamber.org
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SUMMARY:Nation2Nation: The Reality of Doing Business with First Nations in Prince Rupert
DESCRIPTION:NATION2NATION COMMUNITY SESSIONS  \nThe goal of the Forum is to bring together First Nations\, Government\, Industry & community leaders to continue the conversation about economic development & doing business with First Nations.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is open for both sessions. All the details can be found at: https://events.eply.com/Nation2Nation \nTERRACE \, BC\nSEPTEMBER 21 & 22\, 2022\nThornhill Community Centre\n3091 Century St\, Thornhill\, BC V8G 3S8 \nDAY 1\n1:00PM – 4:30PM Sessions\n5:30PM – 8:00PM Dinner \n DAY 2\n8:00AM-4:30PM Sessions\n1:00PM-3:00PM Workshop: The Transformative Pandemic\n5:30PM-8:00PM Evening Social \n\nPRINCE RUPERT \, BC\nOCTOBER 19 & 20\, 2022\nHighliner Hotel & Conference Centre\n815 First Ave W\, Prince Rupert\, BC V8J 1B3 \nDAY 1\n1:00PM – 4:30PM Sessions\n5:30PM – 8:00PM Dinner \n DAY 2\n8:00AM-4:30PM Sessions\n1:00PM-3:00PM Workshop: The Transformative Pandemic\n5:30PM-8:00PM Evening Social \nRegister at: https://events.eply.com/Nation2Nation
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/nation2nation-the-reality-of-doing-business-with-first-nations-in-prince-rupert/
LOCATION:Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre\, 815 First Ave W\, Prince Rupert\, British Columbia\, V8J 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nation2Nation":MAILTO:events@nation2nation.ca
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SUMMARY:Build. Grow. Thrive. Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 20 for this year’s Build. Grow. Thrive event during Small Business Week!\nSmall Business BC (SBBC)\, alongside our partners at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)\, are excited to announce our annual Build. Grow. Thrive (BGT) event. This year\, we are thrilled to be hosting the event in person after just being online for the past couple of years. This FREE day of education is designed to equip attendees with the skills and resources they need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing BC economy. \nThis year we will host BGT on Thursday\, October 20th at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown\, in downtown Vancouver. Join us for a day of education that gathers the small business community to learn\, network and share their tips for thriving in changing economic conditions. Our theme this year “Choosing Resilience: Workplace Belonging & Diversity\,” taps into the mindset that many small businesses face after a period of unprecedented challenges. \nEach session will offer practical advice to overcome these issues by developing a resilient business plan\, understanding how to create a healthy and encouraging workplace environment\, and how to authentically connect with your audience. \nAGENDA\n08:30 AM – Registration and Networking \n09:30 AM – Opening Remarks \n09:45 AM – First session presented by Nick Fry and Matthew Gillis from BDC \n10:30 AM – Resilient Business Planning by Yvonne Bayer-Cheung from SBBC \n11:10 AM – Break and Networking \n11:30 AM – Panel Discussion “Strategies for Successful Small Business Recruitment” \n12:45 PM – Lunch Break \n01:45 PM – Market Research Trends by Mark Eversfield from SBBC \n02:25 PM – How to Create Marketing that Converts (without being inauthentic) by Ami Sanyal \nWHAT TO EXPECT AT BUILD. GROW. THRIVE\nWe are enthusiastic to provide an opportunity for the small business community to learn\, network among themselves and our community partners\, and even win some of our door prizes. \nPractical Insights from Industry Experts \nOur speakers have been there and done that. They’re ready to share insights they’ve gained from a lifetime of entrepreneurial experiences. \nInvaluable Networking Opportunities \nOpportunities to network with fellow business owners have been curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mingle with several hundred locally-based entrepreneurs during our networking breaks. Build valuable connections that will help your business. \nBritish Columbia’s Leading Tools and Resources for Entrepreneurs \nBetween Small Business BC’s educational resources and BDCs best-in-class business banking services you’ll finish the day informed and ready to navigate the challenges ahead. \nThe Support of a Community \nLearn from business experts and entrepreneurs on how to build resilient businesses to augment workplace belonging and diversity. We are confident that the event will leave you inspired to take your business to the next level. \n Register Here!\nIf you’re near downtown Vancouver and own a small business\, or are looking to start one\, don’t miss out on this full-day\, free event. Can’t make it the whole day? No problem! Simply pop in for the sessions you’re interested in. \nSeats are limited\, so reserve yours today! \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nWeBC is excited to be an exhibitor\, so come by and say “Hi!” to us. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/build-grow-thrive-event/
LOCATION:Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Cerntre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business BC":MAILTO:askus@smallbusinessbc.ca
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