SMALL BUSINESS BIG GROWTH 2025
LEARN FROM EXPERTS | MAKE A PLAN | BUILD A NETWORK
We are pleased to announce our 2025 edition of the Small Business Big Growth Summit on Friday October 17th.
Join fellow small-business owners at the half-day Small Business Big Growth summit, an action-focused day built around supporting your business's growth and development. This annual event kicks off Small Business Week. Celebrate the week by investing in your business' strategic development!
Build your network, get direct access to business experts, and feel inspired.
Walk away feeling refreshed and excited with a plan to kick-start your business goals. Stick around for a networking event to share what you've learned with fellow attendees, connect with experts, and grow your business network.
IF YOU ARE...
THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU
What to Expect from the Summit?
Previous Attendees have said:
- "This event helped me to see where I am right on track and identify areas where I can improve. It also helped me to make connections for future opportunities." - Survey Respondent
- "The summit was an excellent use of time. It was run very professionally." - Survey Respondent
- "I had a fantastic time. Took a lot of notes and feedback to my teams. Handed out lots of business cards and was able to meet a lot of individuals I have been working with and put a face to the name. 5/5." - Survey Respondent"
WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT ROUND TABLES
Start the session with your fellow entrepreneurs and a facilitator discussing your biggest pain points and challenges as a business owner. We will offer topic suggestions and attendees can choose the one most relevant to their business. There will also be a general option available.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION WITH BDC
Hear from BDC on the latest trends in entrepreneurship in Canada.
STRATEGY SESSION WITH MATT SYMES, SYMPLICITY DESIGNS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PANEL
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Momentum
This year's Small Business Week is focused on being ready for the economic revolution. So, how do we prepare? Start by hearing from local entrepreneurs on their journeys to success and the road bumps along the way. Being ready doesn't mean having all the answers; in many (most!) cases, it means failing forward, learning from your mistakes, and persevering.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING & ASK AN EXPERT LOUNGE
Keep the networking and strategy planning going and stick around for our Business After Hours! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and stop by our booths to "Ask an Expert".
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Date and Time
Friday Oct 17, 2025
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM ADT
Friday October 17th
12:30pm - Registration, Lunch, What Keeps You Up at Night Round Tables
1:30pm - Welcome and Introduction
1:50pm - Keynote: BDC
2:25pm - Panel: Failing Forward - Turning Mistakes into Momentum
3:15pm - Strategy Workshop - Matt Symes, Symplicity Designs
3:50pm - Wrap up
4:00pm - Networking and Ask the Experts Market Lounge
6:00pm - Event Ends
Location
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
1919 Upper Water Street.
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5
Fees/Admission
Tickets:
Members: $94.95.00
Future Members: $160
All prices subject to HST
Not-for-Profit / Student Member Discount of 25% available upon registration
Contact Information
Sandra Thomson, Manager of Events
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