Join us as we celebrate Small Business Week from October 15 to 21 and embrace the essence of “Hustle and Heart”! Engage with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and small business enthusiasts during our inspiring events designed to fuel your passion and elevate your business game.
We’re hosting a variety of events throughout the week and invite you to come, listen and learn. Small businesses are the heartbeats of our communities, and this week is all about honouring the spirit that fuels them.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
- Lunch + Learn: Vendor Success Strategies
October 16 l 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lunch + Learn: Elevate Your Procurement Game
October 18 l 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. - Evening Business Mixer + Panel
October 18 l 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Secure your spot today and be part of an inspiring celebration that celebrates the hustle and heart behind every small business success story.
EVENT LINE-UP:
OCT. 16 – LUNCH + LEARN: Vendor Success Strategies – Enhancing Your Procurement Relationship with Sturgeon County
11 AM – 12:30PM l Sturgeon County Centre, Morinville
Discover the key to fostering a stronger and more lucrative partnership with Sturgeon County. Gain valuable insights into optimizing your procurement processes, cultivating trust, and leveraging innovative solutions to meet the County’s evolving needs. Join us to unlock the potential for lasting success and growth in your collaboration with Sturgeon County.
OCT. 18 – LUNCH + LEARN: Elevate Your Procurement Game with Procurement Assistance Canada
11 AM – 12:30PM l Sturgeon County Centre, Morinville
Join us for this enlightening session and discover how Procurement Assistance Canada can empower your business. Learn how to navigate government procurement processes, access valuable resources, and position your company for success in the public sector. Discover the potential for growth and prosperity through effective procurement strategies.
OCT. 18 – BUSINESS MIXER + PANEL: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Join us and our event partners, Manufacturing & Export Enhancement (MEE) Cluster, for an evening of networking engaging panel discussion featuring experts in their fields, where insightful conversations and diverse perspectives converge regarding how to address the labour shortage. Click here for full event details.
AGENDA
- 5PM – DOORS OPEN
- 5 – 6PM – Networking: Appetizers, Mingling & Resource Booths
- 6 – 7PM – MEE Cluster Panel Discussion – “Addressing the Labour Shortage”
- 7 – 7:20 PM – Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)
- 7:20– 8PM – Winning Government Grants– presented by David Kincade, author of “100 Golden Grant Rules”
- 8 – 9PM – Networking & Resource Booths
- 9PM – EVENT ENDS
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Let's Work Together
We can help your business get started, thrive and grow into new markets. Business Retention and Expansion Lead, Leanne McBean, is here to help you through each phase.
- Email: lmcbean@sturgeoncounty.ca
- Phone: 780-914-7823