Five FREE Virtual Learning Sessions

The BC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Summit runs Oct 21 through 25 and celebrates B.C.’s small businesses, the backbone of our provincial economy. Over five days, these free sessions provide 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 theme “Cultivating Resilience through Innovation” highlights the importance of empowering businesses to thrive during times of uncertainty and change. As you face unprecedented challenges, businesses need to stay flexible, embrace new realities, adopt innovative, sustainable practices, and harness cutting-edge technologies to secure lasting success.

Join us October 21-25 for a thoughtfully curated program of five virtual morning webinars that will address a variety of topics and equip businesses with tools needed to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. Tickets are complimentary, and each session will be hosted via Zoom webinar.

Oct 21-25

 Oct 21: Beyond Profit: Answering the Call of the Next Generation

How can we truly innovate for a generation demanding more than just profit? David Katz, Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, invites you to strategize your business for a future where customers demand authentic, impactful change. The next generation isn't content with innovation that merely drives profit – they expect businesses to become catalysts for social and environmental progress. Are you ready to meet this challenge? read more

 Oct 22: Why Social Purpose Drives Success and Matters for Your Business

Join us for the first of five sessions of the series on defining, embedding and collaborating on a Social Purpose for your business. This trend is accelerating, and the business case is solid. We will show you why Social Purpose in business is good for society and good for your business! read more

 Oct 23: Future-Proofing your Business: Unlocking the Power of Business Automation Technologies

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium businesses (SMBs) in British Columbia face a variety of challenges – from rising operational costs and limited in-house expertise, to difficulties hiring and managing cash flow. These pressures demand a proactive approach to business automation and innovation to gain a competitive edge. read more

 Oct 24: Leading with Equity

Leading with Equity is a session designed to provide employers with a comprehensive understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). It will address essential EDI concepts, including the impact of microaggressions, the influence of unconscious bias on decision-making, and how these factors affect workplace dynamics. read more

 Oct 25: Bridging the Gap: Essential HR Tools for Small Businesses

Through the Addressing the Labour Market Gap engagements, the BC Chamber of Commerce heard clearly the need for increasing human resource education for micro and small businesses. We have designed a Human Resource Toolkit with the unique needs of these employers in mind. read more