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Register to explore concepts of business resiliency, marketing and finance during Small Business Week


Hosted by the City of Vaughan’s Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) every October, Small Business Week 2022 presented by Meridian Credit Union, will feature a variety of workshops and events – virtual and in-person – from Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21 that explore business resiliency, marketing and finance as they relate to entrepreneurship and starting or owning a business.

This year’s theme will focus on seizing the opportunity to build the way forward, exploring how to overcome current challenges, identifying opportunities for growth and new startups, and highlighting the local supports available to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Small Business Week 2022 will feature the following workshops and events connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with like-minded professionals:

Monday, Oct. 17

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Wednesday, Oct. 19

Thursday, Oct. 20

Friday, Oct. 21

For more information or to register, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/SBW.

Small Business Week is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions small businesses and entrepreneurs make to the economy.

Looking for additional business support? The VBEC offers a robust list of services to entrepreneurs, including:

  • free business advisory consultations (virtual or in-person).
  • business planning support, including marketing strategies, financial forecast and cash flow, and general business development.
  • information on the development process, regulations, zoning, licensing, permits, business registration and legal structure.
  • end-to-end site selection support.
  • connections to funding sources, financing and grants.
  • connections to business professionals, organizations and resources from various levels of government.
  • research and business intelligence support.
  • business development and marketing support for tourism organizations.
  • business workshops, seminars, events and networking opportunities.

To learn more about starting or growing your business, visit vaughanbusiness.ca.

To keep up with the City’s newest business resources and initiatives, sign up for the Economic Development department’s eNewsletter at vaughanbusiness.ca/enewsletters.

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