Description

A free week of practical sessions helping B.C. small businesses manage tariff pressures, protect their margins and find new paths to growth.

For B.C.'s small businesses, the Canada-US trade war is not a headline. It's a daily reality showing up in supplier invoices, lost orders, delayed shipments and hard decisions about what comes next. This October, the BC Chamber of Commerce invites you to move from uncertainty to strategy.

2026 Small Business Week Summit is a week of focused, practical sessions designed to help you respond with confidence. Each session connects you with experts, peers and partners who understand what you're facing and can help you make smarter decisions now, not someday.

This year's theme: Navigating the Canada-US Trade War

Tariffs and trade tensions have changed the rules for businesses of every size. This year's Summit tackles the questions owners are asking right now: How do I protect my margins? Where can I find new customers and suppliers closer to home? What support is available, and how do I access it? From strengthening supply chains and diversifying markets to tapping into growing opportunities across Canada, you'll leave with practical strategies you can put to work right away.

Sessions include (more to be announced):

Mon 19th: What The Year Ahead Will Cost B.C. Small Business

Wed 21st: After the U.S.: Where B.C. Exporters Go Next

Thu 22nd: Business Next Door: Getting into Western Canada's Supply Chains

See event page for more information, and to regisiter.