Small Business Week 2023
Small Business Week is coming up!
Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada has organized for over 40 years.
From October 15th to 21st, entrepreneurs across the country will be gathering to learn, network, and celebrate entrepreneurship!
Some Small Business Week events in Grande Prairie include:
Women in Business Networking Mixer
Join us at the newly-opened M3M Studios in downtown Grande Prairie on October 17th for the Grande Prairie Women in Business Networking Mixer! We’re so excited to be hosting this event.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with other business women in our community, and to check out the available spaces in our brand new multimedia rental studio!
Click here to RSVP and learn more.
Chamber of Commerce Awards of Distinction
Join the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce in honouring the award nominees and celebrating the achievements of our local business community!
The evening will include a cocktail reception and networking, guest speaker Eddie LeMoine, and the presentation of awards.
M3M Marketing is proud to have been nominated for three awards: Young Entrepreneur Award of Distinction, Leading Edge Award of Distinction, and Marketing Award of Distinction. View the full list of the 2023 Chamber Awards of Distinction Nominees here!
Tickets are $75 a person, register here.
Women in Business Lunch & Meet and Greet
The Women in Business Lunch & Meet and Greet, hosted by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and featuring guest speaker Ashley Callingbull, is designed for women who are business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees to network with like-minded women and learn some new information. Enjoy lunch and a chance to win prizes!
“This special luncheon isn’t just about inspiration; it’s about forging connections and expanding your network. Mingle with like-minded women who are shaping the business landscape. Share ideas, discuss opportunities, and build lasting relationships that will propel your career forward.”
-Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Lunch
The County of Grande Prairie and Chamber of Commerce are collaborating with the Swan City Rotary Club to host the annual SBW Rotary Lunch on October 18th from 12:00 – 1:30pm.
This event will feature guest speaker Laura LaValley, who will be speaking on Business and Philanthropy: Coaction for Community.
“Discover the powerful interplay between business and philanthropy in nurturing community development, as Laura LaValley, the Chief Executive Officer of the newly rebranded Northwestern Alberta Foundation (NAF), shares her expertise.”
-Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Week Wrap-Up Business Showcase
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at the Jackpot Grill & Events Centre on October 26th for the 2023 Small Business Week Wrap-Up Business Showcase.
The showcase operates similarly to a tradeshow, highlighting Chamber Member businesses by displaying their products and services.To register, click here!
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