The Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade is pleased to announce that a full week of great events will be available in celebration of Small Business Week™ 2022.
MONDAY OCTOBER 17th
Proclamation Signing | 10:00 am- 10:30 am | Corner Brook City Hall (Chambers)
Businesses are invited to join Mayor Jim Parsons and members of the Small Business Week™ event organizing committee in signing a Proclamation declaring the official opening of BDC’s Small Business Week™ 2022. This year’s theme is “Dare to do things differently: Power up your growth”.
Entrepreneur Coffee Break | 11:30 am- 1:00 pm | Virtual
The labour market is changing. Businesses are facing new challenges post-pandemic in adjusting to the new realities. Join us in welcoming Derrick Barrett, Manager, Labour Market Information, Government of NL as we discuss how businesses are responding. Grab a beverage of your choice and join the entrepreneur ecosystem community online. Share your experiences with others in this free networking event as we kick off Small Business Week! Free to attend. To register, please visit https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1665255865973810946. Hosted by Humber CBDC in partnership with Spicer Facilitation & Learning.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 18th
Tech. Workforce Innovation. Western NL. Connecting the Dots.| 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Bishop’s Tavern, Marble Mountain (also available virtually)
NL Workforce Innovation Centre (NLWIC) is hosting a panel session + networking event in collaboration with techNL Innovation Week 2022 and MUN-Grenfell Campus’ Centre for Research & Innovation and Navigate Program. Hear from experts in workforce development, innovation, startup development and the tech sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Participate in Q&A, exchange ideas and discuss opportunities to expand the workforce in your region. Engage with employers, job seekers, training providers, startup advisors, students, and other stakeholders in your community. Free to attend. To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-innovative-workforce-development-western-nl-connecting-the-dots-tickets-433697038517 /. Hosted by the NL Workforce Innovation Centre.
Networking and Info Sessions with Navigate | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Navigate Centre (Room AS 2001), Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook
Join us for coffee and snacks at the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre to learn more about the many supports and opportunities available for aspiring entrepreneurs. Come network with the local entrepreneurial community over lively discussions about how the next gen of entrepreneurs can dare to do things differently to power up their growth! Free to attend, no registration required. Masks recommended. Open to students and general public.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
Networking and Info Sessions with Navigate | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Navigate Centre (3rd Floor Room 2001), College of the North Atlantic
Join us for coffee and snacks at the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre to learn more about the many supports and opportunities available for aspiring entrepreneurs. Come network with the local entrepreneurial community over lively discussions about how the next gen of entrepreneurs can dare to do things differently to power up their growth! Free to attend, no registration required. Masks required. Open to students and general public.
GCBBT Business Excellence Awards Gala | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Meeting Room #2, Civic Centre, Corner Brook
Come out and celebrate the achievements of our local small business community! This will be an exciting evening with a delicious meal, (cash) bar service, awards ceremony, entertainment, and a *Dessert Auction!
* Dessert Auction – Pool your cash with your tablemates – highest bidder gets first choice from our dessert table! Desserts will be donated from local businesses and community people with all proceeds going towards the Jose Lam Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund. For further info: contact the GCBBT office at 634-5831 or email gcbbt2019@outlook.com. The deadline for registration and/or cancellation with refund is noon, October 18th. Tickets: $50 GCBBT Members or $55 Future GCBBT Members.
To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gcbbt-business-excellence-awards-gala-2022-tickets-433573027597?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Small Business Train Tour | 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Parking Lot TBA
eet the people behind the business on The Small Business Train Tour. Take the City of Corner Brook Road Train around the downtown with stops at several local businesses – meet the owners, learn about their business and passion. Enjoy door prizes, munchies, and pub grab along the way. It will be a fun time – be sure to dress warm! Tickets are limited, pre-registration is required. Tickets: $15.00. MUST BE 19+. To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-business-train-tour-2022-tickets-440913402857?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
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