Small Business Week
Throughout October, join a citywide celebration of the entrepreneurs, innovators and community builders who shape Calgary’s future.
Celebrate and Be Celebrated
With six exciting events and hundreds of connections waiting to happen, this is your chance to be part of a citywide tribute to the entrepreneurs and community builders who shape Calgary.
- Form connections with Calgary's small businesses
- Learn from risk takers who turn ideas into reality
- Share your story, and be inspired by others doing the same
2025 Small Business Week highlights
Small businesses aren’t just part of Calgary; they are Calgary. They make up 95% of our enterprises, driving jobs, innovation and community. During Small Business Week, we celebrate their resilience and impact.
More about Small Business Week
Gala
Calgary Chamber announces 2025 Small Business Award Winners
Eight local businesses honoured at the Calgary Small Business Awards, presented by Rogers Business
Highlights
Celebrating Calgary’s Small Business Week 2025
From thought-provoking discussions to powerful storytelling and unique opportunities to connect, this year’s lineup of events brought together business leaders from every corner of our city to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Report
Go Big on Small Business
Small businesses, making up 95% of Calgary’s enterprises, drive our economic growth, job creation, and vibrancy. Read our latest report Go Big on Small Business to learn about the challenges they face like affordability, labor shortages, and government regulations.
Small Business Week events
Small Business Week has multiple events throughout the month of October. To get the latest updates, subscribe to our newsletter here.
Events
Interested in sponsoring?
Are you ready to get your brand noticed by the decision-makers who matter most? Our Director of Events & Partnerships, is your go-to for creating high-impact sponsorship opportunities that connect you with Calgary’s business community.
Event stats
Attendees 500+
Audience Calgary Business Community
Dates October
Small businesses, big reasons to show up
Small businesses are the backbone of Alberta’s economy. Learn more about why it’s so important to support small businesses in our Go Big on Small Business report.
63,000+
$129B
95%
Businesses power Calgary jobs
Behind every small business is a big story. From local startups to family-run shops, these 63,000+ businesses power Calgary’s jobs, ideas, and community.
Calgary’s Small Heroes
Contributed to the economy
Calgary’s small business sector contributes to a $129B economy, the highest GDP per capita in Canada.
Big Impact, Small Business
Of businesses are small
From Indigenous entrepreneurs to community champions, small businesses make up 95% of our business community. This week showcases the diversity and drive that define our city.
Inclusive & Empowering
2026 Small Business Week Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Print Partner
Sponsor Small Business Week
Small Business Week has varying levels of sponsorship opportunities. Work with the Calgary Chamber team to discuss how you can place your brand front and center.
