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2025 Small Business Week Summit
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The BC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Summit celebrates B.C.’s small businesses – the backbone of our provincial economy – and provides them with the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage directly with subject matter experts and thought leaders on topics that are important to them. 

This year’s Small Business Week Summit is all about turning ideas into action. Under the theme Built to Thrive: Practical Skills for Small Business Success, we are focusing on what matters most, delivering hands-on insights, real-world tools, and proven strategies that small businesses can apply immediately. From navigating U.S. tariffs and adopting AI in everyday operations, to building inclusive hiring practices, and embedding social purpose into your business model. This year’s sessions are designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are and help them move forward with confidence. 

Join us October 20–24, 2025, for an engaging lineup of four virtual webinars featuring inspiring entrepreneurs and thought leaders sharing practical tools, fresh ideas, and collaborative solutions to help small businesses thrive. Tickets are complimentary, and all sessions will be hosted via Zoom webinar.

 
Session Details:
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Navigating Tariffs: Strategies for Business
Monday, October 20 - 8.30am-10.00am
As U.S. trade policies continue to evolve, small businesses across B.C. are feeling the impact, from supply chain disruptions to rising costs and shifting customer demand. This session will explore how small businesses can adapt to these changes and build long-term resilience in a volatile trade environment. 

Inclusive Hiring: Strategies to Build Diverse and Resilient Workforces
Wednesday, October 22 - 8.30am-10.00am
Unlock the potential of your business by harnessing inclusive hiring as a driver of growth and resilience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will gain the tools and confidence to leverage equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as part of a broader strategy to attract, hire, and retain skilled immigrant talent. 

AI in Action: Practical Ways to Save Hours Every Week
Thursday, October 23 - 8.30am-10.00am  
Learn how to move beyond AI hype and start using tools like ChatGPT to make your workday easier. In this practical, nofluff session, Trevor Bruintjes of Peaks and Valleys AI Strategies will walk you through real examples of how small businesses are using AI right now to save hours each week, improve customer experiences, and make better decisions. You will leave with clear, actionable steps you can apply the same day, no tech background required. 

From Everyday Actions to Big Change: Putting Purpose to Work in Small Business
Friday, October 24 - 8.30am-10.00am
Social purpose is more than a statement. It is something small businesses can put into practice every day. Drawing on new Canadian research, this session will showcase how purpose-led companies are turning everyday decisions into wider influence by engaging stakeholders, building partnerships, and collaborating for change. Hear directly from business leaders who participated in the study as they share practical lessons, real-world examples, and practices you can apply right away.