The Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade and it’s partners have released the calendar of events for the celebration of BDC Small Business Week, taking place October 15 – 21, 2023. There is a great selection of event throughout the region – something for everyone!
Monday Oct 16th
Proclamation Signing | 10:30 am- 11:00 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™ 2023.
PAL Airlines – Regional Air Access Q & A | 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Corner Brook Port Corp. Boardroom
Join the GCBBT and representatives of PAL Airlines in a discussion on the PAL Airlines and Air
Canada Agreement, and what it means for regional access in the Corner Brook region. Special
guest speaker: Joseph Galimberti – Senior Vice President Public Affairs, PAL Airlines. FREE to attend.
Refreshments will be available, compliments of PAL Airlines. Registration is required:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regional-air-access-q-a-tickets-731146878997?aff=oddtdtcreator
Show Me the Money – Corner Brook | 8:00 am- 10:00 am | Centre for Research & Innovation
Show Me the Money – Deer Lake | 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Deer Lake Motel
Call all wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs! Join us for a special event highlighting the many business support and
funding opportunities available in the region. It’s like speed dating for entrepreneurs! Representatives from a
variety of institutions will be available – a one-stop-shop of lenders! It’s a great way for wantrepreneurs and
entrepreneurs to get all the options available to them in a very efficient way. FREE to attend, refreshments will be
provided. Sponsored by Chamber Group Insurance Program/Hancock Financial Solutions Inc.
Show Me The Money!!! CORNER BROOK & AREA Tickets, Tue, 17 Oct 2023 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
Show Me The Money!!! DEER LAKE Tickets, Tue, 17 Oct 2023 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
Wednesday Oct 18th
Navigate Coffee Break | 11:00 am- 12:30 am | Centre for Research & Innovation
Join us for coffee and snacks at the Centre for Research & Innovation to learn more about the many supports and opportunities available for aspiring entrepreneurs. Come network with the local entrepreneurial community! Free to attend, no registration required. Open to students and general public. Shuttle service will be available for students from both Grenfell Campus and College of the North Atlantic. Refreshments provided compliments of Navigate.
Thursday Oct 19th
Protecting your Intellectual Property as a Small Business| 9:00 am – 10:30am | Centre for Research & Innovation
Canadian businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators have fantastic ideas, do incredible research, and
create amazing products and inventions. Intellectual Property (IP) plays a critical role in exploiting the growth and
innovation potential of businesses. Many companies have IP and don’t realise it. Protecting it is important! Libby
Carew will explain the new $90 million federal program being rolled out to help Canadian businesses, why it’s
necessary and how to access it. Dr. Jacqui Bartlett will discuss how business owners can disclose sensitive information with potential partners and customers with tips for protecting their business. Presenters: Libby Carew Regional IP Counsellor (NL), Atlantic IP Initiative and Dr. Jacqui Bartlett, Lawyer and Associate Professor, Business
administration, Memorial University. FREE to attend. Registration is required. To register, please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-your-intellectual-property-as-a-small-business-tickets-731193167447?aff=oddtdtcreator. Refreshments will be provided, sponsored by Springboard Atlantic.
GCBBT Business Excellence Awards Gala | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Glynmill Inn
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 Start-up Event. Registration is required. 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: $55 GCBBT Members or $65 Future GCBBT Members. To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gcbbt-business-excellence-awards-gala-2023-tickets-731174702217
Friday Oct 20th
Small Business Big Ideas Networking Coffee Break | 10:00 am- 11:30 am | Café 59
Join us in celebration of Small Business Week© for a coffee and conversation networking event. This is a great opportunity to meet with fellow members of the business community, renew old connections, and make new ones! Everyone is welcome to attend. No registration is required. Refreshments provided compliments of Town of Pasadena.
Intellectual Property Training Session | 10:00 am- 11:30 am | Centre for Research & Innovation
Join Navigate and Springboard Atlantic for an Intellectual Property Training session for start-ups, staff and ecosystem partners – patents, trade secrets, trademarks and more! All are welcome! Session trainers: Dr. Jacqui Bartlett, Dr. Billy Newell, and Libby Carew. Refreshments provided compliments of Springboard Atlantic. Free to attend.
Small Business Train Tour | 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Centre for Research & Innovation
Meet 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: $20.00. MUST BE 19+. To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-business-train-tour-2023-tickets-731214350807?aff=oddtdtcreator.