Event: Adapt. Connect. Grow.
October 19, 2026
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street
Join us as we kick off Small Business Week 2026, celebrating New Westminster's small business community!
Hosted by the New West Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of New Westminster, Downtown, Uptown and Sapperton business associations, and Tourism New West, this evening is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and their teams.
What to expect:
- Panel discussion on the trends and challenges shaping small business today with leaders at Business Development Bank of Canada, Business Council of BC, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and Business Improvement Association of BC
- Breakout workshops:
- Owning Your Digital Presence (Dave Keighron, Douglas College)
- Financing Growth: Securing and Selecting the Right Capital at the Right Time (Sarah Lloyd, BDC)
- Teaming Up and Cross-Promotion (Chamber & BIAs)
- Networking with fellow business owners and organizations
- A celebration of the hard work and risk-taking behind running a small business
Additional details:
- Refreshment and light snacks provided
- Complimentary childcare (ages 3–12), led by City of New West Parks & Recreation staff
Details
Date:
Monday, October 19, 2026Time:
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Organizer:
New West Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of New Westminster, Downtown, Uptown and Sapperton business associations, and Tourism New WestCost:
Free, registration requiredWebsite:
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