BDC Small Business Week Events- Free Webinars
BDC Small Business Week is an annual entrepreneurship event that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for nearly five decades. Every year, more than 10,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and celebrate Canada’s dreamers and doers.
October 17th – 2pm to 3pm- Small Business Week Kickoff- Let’s talk solutions for today’s business challenges- Online Event (Free)
Low unemployment, an aging population on the brink of retirement and rising costs are just a few of the factors complicating today’s business environment. Canada’s entrepreneurs will need to modernize the way they work and develop key skills to succeed in a world where qualified workers will continue to be hard to find.
October 18th- 12pm to 1pm- Thinking Bg, Supporting Small: Navigating Business Decisions with Data- Online Event (Free)
Canada’s business environment is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a combination of factors including rising interest rates, a global economic slowdown, and remarkable advancements advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
October 19th- 1pm to 2:30 pm- Elevate Your Entrepreneurial Skills: A Fireside Chat- Online Event (Free)
Moderated by BDC Senior Business Advisor David Girolami, this fireside chat will feature a successful, young entrepreneur and their mentor, discussing the most important skills during the early stages of running a business.