Small Business Week Opening Celebration
Location: The Calgary Stampede Round Up Centre, Palomino Room, Calgary.
Date: October 23
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The week officially opens with a gala dinner celebration to welcome over 350
of Calgary's business leaders. The event includes a special panel discussion
on Corporate Governance and Ethics with six of Calgary's hottest entrepreneurs,
facilitated by a member of the media.
Presented by: The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, in co-operation with the
Business Development Bank of Canada and Calgary Small Business Week
2002 sponsors.
Cost: Chamber members: $30.00 + GST; Non-members: $35.00 + GST.
Registration: Online or by phone; call 403-750-0400.
Small Business Week Seminar Series
Location: Various locations in Calgary.
Date: October 21 - October 24
Time: Depends on sessions chosen.
Whether you're just starting or an old hand, you're sure to find something
of value in this series of over 30 seminars presented by local professionals
and educators on topics ranging from financing and making good use of
internet technology, to the ins and outs of import and export.
Presented by: The Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $20.00 for each session; Non-members: $30.00 (GST
is included).
Registration: call 403-537-1974 (for registration only).
Call 403-750-0400 if you need further information.
Awards Gala Dinner
Location: The Ballroom of the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary.
Date: October 24
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
This year's Calgary Small Business Owner of the Year and the Emerging
Enterprise of the Year Awards will be presented at this dinner
celebrating the successes and contributions of small business.
Presented by: The Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $70.00 + GST; Non-members: $80.00 + GST.
Registration: Online or by phone, call 403-750-0400.
After Business Mixer
Location: Edmonton Public Library, Lower Level, Edmonton.
Date: October 21
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Honourable Mark Norris, Minister of Economic Development, will be the
keynote speaker at this event kicking off Small Business Week.
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada and the Edmonton
Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $6.00; Non-members: $10.00 (GST included).
Registration: Call the Edmonton Chamber office at 780-426-4620.
FMI: Email the Edmonton Chamber at
events@edmontonchamber.com.
Breakfast Seminar
Location: The Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton.
Date: October 22
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Harry Buddle, CEO of Capital City Savings, will speak on the topic "Inukshuk Lessons:
Building a Business". The award finalist for businesses with 10 employees and under will
be announced at this event.
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada and the Edmonton
Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $25.00; Non-members: $35.00 (GST included).
Registration: Call the Edmonton Chamber office at 780-426-4620.
FMI: Email the Edmonton Chamber at
events@edmontonchamber.com.
Choose Your Seminar
Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton.
Date: October 23
Time: Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.; Seminars: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Rahim Jaffer, MP, and then choose to attend either a
Marketing Seminar presented by Lori Colborne of LSL Marketing, or
a Sales Seminar presented by Kim Duke of The Sales Divas.
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada and the Edmonton
Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $30.00; Non-members: $40.00 (GST included).
Registration: Call the Edmonton Chamber office at 780-426-4620.
FMI: Email the Edmonton Chamber at
events@edmontonchamber.com.
Half-Day Workshop
Location: The Edmonton Petroleum Club, Edmonton.
Date: October 24
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Michael Whitlock presents a half-day workshop on "Real Cash,
Real Profit: Analyzing Your Company For Success".
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada and the Edmonton
Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $49.00; Non-members: $59.00 (GST included).
Registration: Call the Edmonton Chamber office at 780-426-4620.
FMI: Email the Edmonton Chamber at
events@edmontonchamber.com.
Small Business Owner Of The Year Awards Luncheon
Location: Ramada Edmonton Inn, Edmonton.
Date: October 25
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This award luncheon features an address by Bill Comrie, speaking on
the topic "It Can Be Done".
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada and the Edmonton
Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $35.00; Non-members: $45.00 (GST included).
Registration: Call the Edmonton Chamber office at 780-426-4620.
FMI: Email the Edmonton Chamber at
events@edmontonchamber.com.
Business Expo 2002
Location: Delta Hotel and Convention Centre, Red Deer.
Date: October 22
Time: Starts at 9:00 a.m..
This all day workshop includes guest speakers on "Creating a Leadership
Culture - to inspire your employees, teams and company".
Presented by: The Business Advisory Network.
Cost: Call or email for further information.
FMI: Call 403-340-4255..
Speaker's Luncheon
Location: North Hill Inn, Red Deer.
Date: October 24
Time: Starts at 12:00 p.m..
A presentation by Bruce Stanton of Export Development Canada will be a
highlight of this luncheon for Red Deer business people.
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada.
Cost: Call or email for further information.
FMI: Call 403-340-4255.
Red Deer Chamber Business of the Year Awards Banquet
Location: Red Deer Lodge, Red Deer.
Date: October 25
Time: Starts at 6:00 p.m..
Come and celebrate the presentation of the Red Deer Business of the Year Awards.
Presented by: The Red Deer Chamber of Commerce and the Businss Development
Bank of Canada.
Cost: Call or email for further information.
FMI: Call 403-340-4255.
The Small Business Events Guide 2002 is a joint publication of About,
RBC Royal Bank, and Home Business Report.
