In October, Sturgeon County’s business community showed up. From swapping stories over coffee to digging into procurement and logistics, local entrepreneurs spent time building connections, sharing ideas, and uncovering new opportunities.
Small Business Week Mixer
Our Small Business Week Mixer brought together home-based businesses, professional services, industrial suppliers and more – all in one room.
The goal was simple:
- Give business owners space to connect with each other
- Spark practical conversations about growth, hiring, marketing, and day-to-day challenges
- Highlight the supports available through Sturgeon County and our regional partners
If you couldn’t attend: This is a reminder that you don’t have to build your business alone. There’s a network of local entrepreneurs and partners who are ready to share what they’ve learned.
Regional Supply Chain Forum
Later in October, our Regional Supply Chain Forum shifted the focus from general networking to something more specific: how local companies can plug into larger regional supply chains.
This event brought together:
- Representatives from larger industrial and infrastructure projects
- Local suppliers and service providers
- Municipal and regional partners
If you couldn’t attend: Here are some key themes that emerged; partnerships beat going it alone, know your value and communicate it, and make sure you know which vendor lists you should be getting on to keep you in the loop about upcoming opportunities.
Why These Events Matter for Your Business
Whether you’re a one-person shop or a growing employer, events like these aim to:
- Save you time by pulling key contacts into one room
- Shorten your learning curve with real stories and practical advice
- Increase your visibility with partners, peers, and potential customers
- Connect you with support – so when you’re ready to grow, you know who to call
If you attended, we hope you left with at least one new idea or contact to act on. If you didn’t, there’s more on the horizon.
Upcoming Opportunities
- Business Catalyst Webinar Series l December 2025Â
What to expect: The Business Catalyst Program is all about helping local businesses tackle real-world challenges with practical tools and support. In December, we’ll be releasing three new on-demand videos focused on: improving workforce through technology, business resiliency and succession planning. Subscribe now to access these webinars as they go live. - Industrial Heartland Career Connector l March 9, 2026
What to expect: Attendees can explore in-demand industrial and trades careers, gain practical insight into the education and training pathways that support their goals, and build meaningful connections with employers, educators, and industry partners through focused networking and conversation. Stay tuned, website updates coming soon. - Small Business Week 2026 l October 2026
What to expect: Small Business Week celebrates the entrepreneurs who power Sturgeon County’s economy. It’s a chance to connect with other owners, access practical learning opportunities, and spotlight the innovation and hard work happening in our local business community.
If you’re a local business owner and have ideas for topics, speakers, or formats that would help you most, we’d love to hear from you. These events are built for you—and are always better when they’re built with you. Connect with Leanne Mistal, Senior Business Retention and Expansion Officer (lmistal@sturgeoncounty.ca) to share your thoughts
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