Charlottetown, PE (Oct. 9, 2024) – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) is pleased to be featuring an exciting lineup of events and activities to celebrate entrepreneurship and small business, and strengthen the connection between business and community during Small Business Week 2024, happening October 21 – October 25.
“Celebrating our local businesses is vital to fostering a thriving community, and each year Small Business Week serves as a crucial reminder of the impact that local entrepreneurs have on our economy and community,” said GCACC CEO Bianca McGregor. “This year, we are thrilled to provide these events free of charge, providing everyone with an opportunity to engage with our members and join the celebration.”
The GCACC’s Small Business Week programming is as follows:
Monday, October 21
Small Business Resource Fair
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriot Prince Edward
Sponsored by Innovation PEI, this resource fair will provide the opportunity to connect and network with organizations that provide financial support and financing, mentorship, compliance advice, market readiness programs, and more! This event is open to the public, with no registration required to attend.
For more information, click here.
Tuesday, October 22
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: bar1911
Hosted by bar1911, join us for an informal chat with Sam Sanderson, General Manager of the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island, as we dive into the Island’s housing crisis, workforce challenges and recruitment efforts in the construction industry, current trends, projections, and more!
Click here to register for this event.
Wednesday, October 23
Meet us online to learn about different topics that will help your business grow and get the most out of your Chamber membership.
Webinar 1: Chamber Health Plan: Is it right for your business?
Time: 10am – 11am
Featuring guest speaker Tim Gairns of Connolly Group, learn more about the benefits of the Chamber Health Plan. Click here to register.
Webinar 2: Unlock Chamber Perks for Your Business
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Featuring guest speaker Karen Hastie of Chamber Perks, learn about the easy-to-use app that lets members create perks to attract customers.
Thursday, October 24
Mega Mixer
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Lone Oak Brewing Co., Borden-Carleton
Sponsored Xplore Business, we’re bringing members of Chambers from across PEI together to network.
This event is held in collaboration with the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber, Eastern PEI Chamber, Kensington Chamber, Greater Summerside Chamber, and West Prince Chamber.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers, live music, a cash bar, door prizes, an in-house golf simulator, brewery tours, and more.
Click here to learn more and register.
Friday, October 25
Attend any of our Chamber’s 2024 Small Business Week events and get entered to win two free tickets to the GCACC 2025 President’s Excellence Awards Gala. Each event you attend earns you a ballot.
On Friday, our Chamber will be announcing the winner.
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About The Chamber:
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce connects business and community and is PEI’s largest business advocacy organization with more than 1,000 members. For more information on the Chamber visit www.charlottetownchamber.com.
Media Contact:
Madeline Biso
Policy Analyst & Media Relations Manager
mbiso@charlottetownchamber.com
(902) 628-2000 x 224