The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is thrilled to announce the 45th edition of BDC Small Business Week. This event of the BDC will be taking place from October 20 to 26, 2024. The annual event is a cornerstone for the Canadian business community. This is because it will be bringing together over 10,000 entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast. This will be done for a week for the purpose of learning, networking, and celebration.
BDC: The Present Year’s Theme
The 2024 theme of the BDC pays tribute to the resilience and innovation of small businesses that are known to continually overcome challenges. These efforts are deeply respected as it helps an individual to succeed in an ever-changing environment. This year’s events also celebrate the entrepreneurs who dare to think big. Plus, it is also for those who see opportunities where others see obstacles.
BDC: A Look Into The Key Events
Below given is the list of the key events which will be taking place at the BDC. Thus, look into it thoroughly:
Free Webinar on Key Business Trends
On October 22, Canadian entrepreneurs are invited to participate in a webinar titled Unlock Tomorrow’s Business Trends to Fast-Track Your Growth. During this event, Pierre Cléroux, Chief Economist at BDC, will provide an economic update. He will also be presenting the current findings from a new BDC study. This will be all about four business trends that entrepreneurs cannot ignore. Additionally on that, an expert panel of experts will discuss actionable strategies to help business owners position their companies for future growth. The registration for this event is free and you can get it done here.
To discover events near you
Across the country, numerous events related to the BDC are taking place. This is significantly a part of the BDC Small Business Week. Therefore, to find events near you, visit BDC’s website.
BDC Small Business Week: Celebrating Canadian Entrepreneurs
Small Business Week is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to celebrate the success of local businesses. To support reporters in highlighting the reality of entrepreneurs, the BDC has prepared an infographic with key data. This has all the information you need to know about small businesses in Canada. The best part is that it is broken down by province.
This year celebrates 45 years of connecting and inspiring the Canadian entrepreneurs. Small Business Week began in 1979. It was initiated by a few BDC business centres in British Columbia that organized a week of management workshops. This was done for small and medium-sized businesses. By 1981, the BDC had adopted Small Business Week nationwide.
What Did Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC Say?
“As Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, BDC is proud to continue this tradition of bringing entrepreneurs together. This year’s theme celebrates the remarkable resilience of small and medium-sized businesses and their relentless drive to exceed expectations. It’s a wonderful opportunity to draw inspiration from peers, discuss challenges, discover new opportunities, and support one another.”
About The Company
BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs who are looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses. It is also needed to tackle the big challenges of our time. The investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions. These are important as it helps to grow the most innovative firms.
BDC’s development role means that the people are in a state of perpetual evolution. This means that wherever and whenever entrepreneurs go and whatever the Canadian economy needs, the company will always be there to help them defy the odds. This commitment of the company is very much valid as it still remains evergreen even after 80 years later. This means that the commitment remains very much alive.
The financial value of BDC’s services is estimated to add upto around $23.6 billion in GDP to Canada’s economy. This will be done effectively over the next five years. This firm is known to be one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. It is also the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013. If you want to know and research for more information on the firm’s products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, you can visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media.