Small Business Week presented by Rogers Business
There's nothing small about it!
Small Business Week 2024 presented by Rogers Business is right around the corner, with a series of events between October 21–25. Among these events is the highly anticipated Calgary Small Business Awards Gala, where we honor the trailblazers, innovators and community builders who make our city thrive.
Applications for the Calgary Small Business Awards are still open until August 7! You can apply or nominate your favourite business here.
What to expect
Join us this fall for a full week celebrating all things small business!
Get inspired
Listen to business owners tell their growth story, and become inspired to grow your business.
Grow your network
Make new connections and potential new business leads.
Meet with experts
Have in-depth conversations with business experts to help you overcome obstacles in your business.
Small Business Week Events
Can’t choose just one event? Get the Small Business Week All-Inclusive Pass and attend our four Chamber-hosted events for a lower price than buying each ticket individually. Click below to get your All-Inclusive Pass.
Business After Hours: Small Business Week Kickoff
October 21, 2024
Kick off Calgary Small Business Week with a bang at TELUS Spark Science Centre! Join us for a special edition of Business After Hours and experience a unique evening where innovation meets connection. Celebrate the spirit of small businesses in an inspiring environment designed to spark creativity and forge new relationships. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to network, explore and be inspired!
Failing Forward: Turning entrepreneurial setbacks into springboards for success
October 22, 2024
Hear our panel of seasoned entrepreneurs share their candid stories of failure and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way. This event will delve into the realities of the entrepreneurial journey, highlighting how initial setbacks and missteps can become powerful catalysts for future achievements. Our small business founders will discuss the emotional and psychological impact of failure and how they overcame it to become successful business leaders today.
Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs: Strategies for supporting small business success
October 24, 2024
An enlightening panel discussion exploring the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous small business owners. This event brings together a diverse group of Indigenous entrepreneurs, business leaders and advocates to share their experiences, insights and strategies for building and sustaining successful businesses.
Calgary Small Business Awards Gala
October 25, 2024
Join us for the grand finale of Small Business Week at the Calgary Small Business Awards Gala, where we honor the trailblazers, innovators and community builders who make our city thrive. This is more than just an awards night; it's a celebration of the movers and shakers, the dreamers and doers who make Calgary a vibrant place to live and work.
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