BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20241021T150000Z DTEND:20241021T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS BIG GROWTH 2024 DESCRIPTION:LEARN FROM EXPERTS | MAKE A PLAN | BUILD A NETWORK \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce our 2024 edition of the Small Business Big Growth Summit on Monday\, October 21st.\n\nJoin fellow small-business owners at the half-day Small Business Big Growth summit\, an action-focused day built around supporting your business' growth and development. This annual event kicks off Small Business Week celebrate by investing in your business' strategic development.\n\n\n\nBuild your network\, get direct access to business experts\, and learn about relevant business support programs.\n\n\n\nLearn from local experts in topics such as finance\, legal\, scalability\, and risk management. We'll start the day with an inspiring keynote from local business owner\, Sheena Russell with Made with Local. After feeling uplifted from Sheena's incredible story\, we'll move into breakout sessions. Our last segment features a panel of local business owners highlighting risk-taking and defying the odds in your business hosted by BDC.\n\n\n\nWalk away feeling refreshed and excited with a plan to kick-start your business goals. Stick around for a networking event to share what you've learned with fellow attendees\, connect with experts\, and grow your business network.\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect from the Summit? \n\n \n\nIF YOU ARE...\n\n\n A small business owner/entrepreneur\,\n Looking to grow your business\,\n Ready to take your business to the next level...\n\n\nTHEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU\n\nPrevious Attendees have said:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n "This event helped me to see where I am right on track and identify areas where I can improve. It also helped me to make connections for future opportunities." - Survey Respondent \n "The summit was an excellent use of time. It was run very professionally despite everyone being out of practice for live events. It was good to see people in person again. Thank you for running a safe and timely event with great messaging." - Survey Respondent \n "I had a fantastic time. Took a lot of notes and feedback to my teams. Handed out lots of business cards and was able to meet a lot of individuals I have been working with and put a face to the name. 5/5." - Survey Respondent" \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheena Russell\, CEO\, Made with Local\n\nSheena Russell\, a Nova Scotian entrepreneur driven by her passion for creating a more equitable world\, is the trailblazing founder behind Made with Local\, a renowned Canadian snack foods brand. Inspired by her roots as a farm kid in Prince Edward Island\, Sheena's unwavering commitment to sustainability and justice has shaped both her studies and life's work.\n\n\n\nAs an advocate for connecting people with the planet and the farmers who cultivate our food\, Sheena has forged a remarkable path. At Made with Local\, where she serves as a people-first leader\, she spearheads a triple-bottom-line approach that transcends the boundaries of traditional snack foods. Sheena's creativity and storytelling prowess fuel the brand's mission to craft nourishing snacks while prioritizing the welfare of both individuals and the environment.\n\n\n\nThe humble beginnings of Made with Local trace back to a modest 5-foot farmers market table in Halifax. Under Sheena's guidance\, the company has experienced rapid growth\, expanding its presence to encompass over 3000 retailers across Canada. However\, her ambitions don't stop there. With determination\, Sheena aspires for Made with Local to ascend as one of the world's most sustainable food companies\, blazing a trail for others to follow.\n\n\n\nWhen Sheena isn't leading her team of twelve forward\, she can be found indulging in her love for live music & long dinners with friends where she resides\, amidst the scenic beauty of Atlantic Canada.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring discussion with visionary entrepreneurs Bradley Farquhar of Purple Cow Internet\, Connie McInnes of R Studios\, and Andy Hay of The East Coast Kitchen. They'll share how strategic risk-taking has transformed their businesses\, highlighting pivotal moments that led to innovation and growth. \n\n\nLearn their strategies for assessing risk\, insights from successes and failures\, and the mindset shifts that empowered their journeys. Whether you're seasoned or just starting out\, this panel offers invaluable insights to inspire your own risk-taking adventure. Don't miss the chance to learn from those who dared to go beyond the ordinary! \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Andy Hay\n\n The East Coast Kitchen\n Connie McInnes\n\n R Studios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bradley Farquhar\n\n Purple Cow Internet\n Russell Hopson\n\n BDC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nPresented By:\n\n\n\n \n\nDani Warren\, Small Business Development Manager for Scotiabank\n\n\n\nDani Warren is the Small Business Development Manager for Scotiabank in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. A lifelong resident of Dartmouth\, she attended Dartmouth High School and earned her Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Dani is a dedicated parent of two children\, both actively involved in football and basketball\, keeping her household busy. With over 18 years of experience at Scotiabank\, she has held roles in retail banking\, the client contact center\, wealth management\, and primarily in business banking. Dani is passionate about working with clients\, helping them grow their businesses and reach their next milestones. \n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Newell\, Senior Small Business Advisor for Scotiabank\n\n\n\nMy name is Greg Newell and I'm the Senior Small Business Advisor at the Spring Garden Road Scotiabank. I'm born and raised here in the HRM and I'm passionate about continuing to grow and support our municipality through local entrepreneurs. In the world of entrepreneurs where so many different hats are worn\, I pride myself on taking the stress of business banking off my clients shoulders.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By:\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging workshop\, led by Mark Symes from Symplicity Designs\, designed specifically for small business owners looking to unlock the secrets of scaling their operations and maximizing profitability. Learn how to clearly identify the problem you solve and articulate your value\, define essential capabilities and create repeatable processes for your team to execute. You will leave this session with a clear action plan to systematize your capabilities and build a capable team. Ideal for small business owners eager to enhance their scaling strategies!\n\n\n\nMark Symes\, Founding Partner Symplicity Designs\n\n\nAs one of the three founding partners of Symplicity Designs\, Mark has been leading training and large-scale transformations with Symplicity for 10 years. Mark specializes in business transformation and strategy in all sectors and with businesses of all sizes. Through leveraging the Symplicity methodology\, he has helped over 500 Atlantic Canadian organizations across the regions to prosper. \n\n\n\nMark holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow\, Green\, Black\, and Master Black belts and holds a Business Analytics Certificate. He has 15 years of experience in Performance Excellence and has a passion for daily management and driving process improvement through engaged teams. An avid outdoorsman\, Mark works on the 6th generation family farm and enjoys adventure\, travel and family time. Mark currently resides with his wife\, Marie\, in Shediac\, NB.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmall Business Week Partner: \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Partners:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLuncheon Partner:\n\n\n\n\n\nSmall Business Resource Partners: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nWe are pleased to announce our 2024 edition of the Small Business \;Big Growth Summit \;on Monday\, October 21st.

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Join fellow small-business owners at the half-day Small Business Big Growth summit\, an action-focused day built around supporting your business&rsquo\; growth and development. This annual event kicks off Small Business Week &ndash\; celebrate by investing in your business&rsquo\; strategic development.
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\nSheena Russell\, CEO\, Made with Local

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Sheena Russell\, a Nova Scotian entrepreneur driven by her passion for creating a more equitable world\, is the trailblazing founder behind Made with Local\, a renowned Canadian snack foods brand. Inspired by her roots as a farm kid in Prince Edward Island\, Sheena&rsquo\;s unwavering commitment to sustainability and justice has shaped both her studies and life&rsquo\;s work.
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\nThe humble beginnings of Made with Local trace back to a modest 5-foot farmers market table in Halifax. Under Sheena&rsquo\;s guidance\, the company has experienced rapid growth\, expanding its presence to encompass over 3000 retailers across Canada. However\, her ambitions don&rsquo\;t stop there. With determination\, Sheena aspires for Made with Local to ascend as one of the world&rsquo\;s most sustainable food companies\, blazing a trail for others to follow.
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\nJoin us for an inspiring discussion with visionary entrepreneurs Bradley Farquhar of Purple Cow Internet\, Connie McInnes of R Studios\, and Andy Hay of The East Coast Kitchen. They&rsquo\;ll share how strategic risk-taking has transformed their businesses\, highlighting pivotal moments that led to innovation and growth. \;

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Learn their strategies for assessing risk\, insights from successes and failures\, and the mindset shifts that empowered their journeys. Whether you'\;re seasoned or just starting out\, this panel offers invaluable insights to inspire your own risk-taking adventure. Don'\;t miss the chance to learn from those who dared to go beyond the ordinary! \;
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Dani Warren\, \;Small Business Development Manager for Scotiabank
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\nDani Warren is the Small Business Development Manager for Scotiabank in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. A lifelong resident of Dartmouth\, she attended Dartmouth High School and earned her Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Dani is a dedicated parent of two children\, both actively involved in football and basketball\, keeping her household busy. With over 18 years of experience at Scotiabank\, she has held roles in retail banking\, the client contact center\, wealth management\, and primarily in business banking. Dani is passionate about working with clients\, helping them grow their businesses and reach their next milestones. \;
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\nJoin us for an engaging workshop\, led by Mark Symes from Symplicity Designs\, designed specifically for small business owners looking to unlock the secrets of scaling their operations and maximizing profitability.  \;Learn how \;to clearly identify the problem you solve and articulate your value\, define essential capabilities and create repeatable processes for your team to execute. You will leave this session with a clear action plan to systematize your capabilities and build a capable team. Ideal for small business owners eager to enhance their scaling strategies!

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Mark Symes\, Founding Partner Symplicity Designs

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As one of the three founding partners of Symplicity Designs\, Mark has been leading training and large-scale transformations with Symplicity for 10 years. Mark specializes in business transformation and strategy in all sectors and with businesses of all sizes. Through leveraging the Symplicity methodology\, he has helped over 500 Atlantic Canadian organizations across the regions to prosper. \;
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\n LOCATION:Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water Street. Halifax\, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5 UID:e.2481.4202 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260505T060832Z URL:https://business.halifaxchamber.com/events/details/small-business-big-growth-2024-4202 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR