BC Small Business Week Summit

The Langley Chamber is partnering with the BC Chamber of Commerce for BC's Small Business Week Summit to support B.C.'s small businesses with a free webinar series features expert-led sessions on the issues shaping small business right now, delivering practical insights and real-world tools that businesses can apply immediately.

Join us October 19-23 for five free virtual panel sessions, plus chamber-led events and celebrations happening in communities across the province. Registration is free, and all sessions will be hosted via Teams.

From a 2027 economic outlook with Central 1 Economist Bryan Yu, to growing your reach beyond borders with Export Navigator, to unlocking new opportunities along the BC-Alberta trade corridor with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, this year's sessions are designed to meet small businesses where they are.

Register for any or all of the sessions for free online here > 

Small Business Week Summit Events:

What The Year Ahead Will Cost B.C. Small Business
Monday, October 19
12:00pm - 1:00pm
An economic outlook for B.C. small business with Bryan Yu, Chief Economist, Central 1. Tariffs and trade tensions are already showing up in your costs, your customers' spending and your hiring plans. Bryan Yu will walk through what to expect over the next year: which costs are likely to rise, how customer demand may change, and where new opportunities may arise. You'll leave with a clearer picture to plan your budget and your next moves.

Cybersecurity and AI basics for Small Business, with Fortinet
Tuesday, October 20
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
With Tim Wostradowski, Principal Security Strategist, Fortinet. Small businesses rely on more technology than ever, from payment systems and cloud software to AI tools and emails. Every one of those connections is another way a cyberattack or outage can reach you. This session will cover the most common risks small businesses face today, how one problem can spread through your operations, and how to decide what's worth the investment so your business is ready to withstand whatever comes its way.

After the U.S.: Where B.C. Exporters Go Next
Wednesday, October 21
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Led by Export Navigator, this session is for any business wondering, "Where else could I be selling?" Export Navigator has been helping BC businesses find new markets since 2016, identifying domestic and international opportunities. You'll walk away with a practical look at how to start exploring new markets and what support exists to get you there.

Business Next Door: Getting into Western Canada's Supply Chains
Thursday, October 22
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
A conversation with BC Chamber & Alberta Chambers of Commerce. You might expect selling to customers in Alberta to be as simple as selling in B.C. Often it isn't. Different rules, licences and purchasing requirements can slow down or block businesses trying to grow within Canada. Jen Riley and the Alberta Chamber will explain the barriers owners run into most and how chambers are working to remove friction for interprovincial trade.

From B.C. to the World: Reaching Overseas Customers Through Port of Vancouver
Friday, October 23
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
With the U.S. market less predictable, more Canadian businesses are looking to sell overseas. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is Canada's gateway to markets across Asia and beyond, and this session will show how it connects businesses like yours to customers in new countries. You'll also hear how the Port is investing in the terminals, rail and shipping capacity needed to move more Canadian goods to the world, and what that means for your business's growth.