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Celebrating Small Businesses

2024 Small Business Week Events

2024 is the 45th anniversary of Small Business Week, an annual event to celebrate Canada’s 1.2 million small businesses. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is home to hundreds of small businesses, and we’re proud of their tenacity, vision, and ambition.

Check out some of the events taking place in person and online.

Startup YMM: Own Your Lead Machine

October 22 | 5pm – 8pm | 8026 Franklin Ave. | In person | No-cost

This seminar is a smart addition to Small Business Week. You’ll learn how to make your business more profitable and predictable. Gain consistent lead generation and automate processes to free up more time to focus on your business. Register now

Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Awards

October 24 | 6pm – 10pm | Keyano Theatre | In person | Tickets on sale

This annual event celebrates the local stars of the business community. It recognizes standout businesses, notable leaders, young entrepreneurs, and Indigenous excellence. It’s also a social highlight that attracts hundreds of attendees for an evening of music and arts talent.  Learn more

Community Futures Wood Buffalo: Business Innovation Showcase

October 23 | 11:30am - 4pm | Quality Hotel | In person | Tickets on sale

This new event celebrates innovation and progress in our region. Hear from Mayor Sandy Bowman on his vision for the future of business in the local community, and visit booths from innovative organizations like Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Sunset Recycle & Sales, and Agritech Haven International. Learn more

BDC: Unlock tomorrow’s business trends to fast-track your growth

October 22 | 10am – 11am | Online | No-cost

Join BDC’s Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux and our experts for a free webinar to discover the four key business trends you can’t ignore and the concrete actions you can take to remain profitable and position your business for future growth. Learn more

FMWB's Business Incubator

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A valuable resource to help you start or scale-up your business. Membership is free for local residents.