Small Business Week
From October 19 to 25, Small Business Week is your chance to step out from behind the counter and get something back. It starts with a free kick-off event for small business owners and entrepreneurs, a good place to meet people who understand what your days look like. Drop in for relaxed, in-person networking with no pitch decks required. Then round out the week on our food and beauty crawls, where you can discover your neighbours' businesses and cheer them on. Whether you have an hour to spare or the whole week, find what works for you below and save your spot.
Small Business Week 2026 events are brought to you in collaboration with the City of New Westminster, New West Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Uptown Business Association, Sapperton Business Collective, and Tourism New West.
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Event: Adapt. Connect. Grow.
Free, registration requiredAnvil Centre, 777 Columbia StreetMonday5:00 PM8:00 PM - October202026
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Waves Wednesday Uptown: Let's Talk Chamber
Free, registration requiredWaves Coffee, 599 Sixth StreetWednesday8:30 AM9:30 AM - October222026
Webinar: The Owner Trap - Are You Running Your Business, or Is Your Business Running You?
Free, registration requiredOnlineThursday11:30 AM12:30 PM - October232026
October Business & Bevies
Free, registration requiredPizzeria Ludica, 601 Carnarvon StreetFriday5:00 PM7:00 PM - October232026
Sapperton Coffee Connect
Free, registration requiredProud Up, 418 E Columbia StreetFriday8:30 AM9:30 AM - October242026
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Downtown Coffee and Chocolate Crawl
$20 + GST, registration requiredDowntown New WestminsterSaturday11:00 AM1:00 PM - October242026
Sapperton Food & Fun Crawl
$15.00 plus taxE Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC - Registered participants will be notified of the starting location via email.Saturday1:30 PM3:30 PM - October252026
BDC Small Business Week 2026
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The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is hosting a wide range of webinars designed to help business owners navigate a rapidly changing business environment, explore new opportunities and build for future growth.
Finding growth in a faster world
Tuesday, October 20
9:00 aM - 10:00 aM
Explore new growth opportunities in a rapidly changing economy and learn how to strengthen your business’s resilience while navigating increasing complexity. Learn more and register.
Smart AI Investments that pay off
Wednesday, October 21
9:00 aM - 10:00 aM
Learn how to make informed AI investments by understanding the different types of AI available, typical costs, financing options, and how Canadian businesses are using AI to address business challenges. Learn more and register.
using acquisitions to accelerate growth
Thursday, October 22
9:00 aM - 10:00 aM
Learn how to navigate the acquisition process, avoid common mistakes and understand the essential steps to take before, during and after buying a business. Learn more and register.
Explore what else BDC has planned for Small Business Week
View the full line up of events here