SMALL BUSINESS BIG GROWTH 2024
LEARN FROM EXPERTS | MAKE A PLAN | BUILD A NETWORK
We are pleased to announce our 2024 edition of the Small Business Big Growth Summit on Monday, October 21st.
Join 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.
Build your network, get direct access to business experts, and learn about relevant business support programs.
Learn 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.
Walk 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.
What to Expect from the Summit?
IF YOU ARE...
- A small business owner/entrepreneur,
- Looking to grow your business,
- Ready to take your business to the next level...
THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU
Previous Attendees have said:
- "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
- "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
- "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"
Sheena Russell, CEO, Made with Local
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’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and justice has shaped both her studies and life’s work.
As 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.
The 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.
When 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.
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Date and Time
Monday Oct 21, 2024
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ADT
Monday October 21st
12:00PM - 6:00PM
12:00pm - Registration and Buffet Lunch
12:45pm - Welcome and Introduction
12:50pm - Presenting Partner Remarks
12:55pm - Keynote: Sheena Russell (Made with Local)
1:50pm - 1st Breakout Session
2:30pm - Coffee Break
2:45pm - 2nd Breakout Session
3:30pm - Partner Remarks: Boyneclarke
3:35pm - Panel Discussion hosted by BDC
4:20pm - Wrap up and prize draw
4:30pm - Networking and Ask the Experts Market Lounge
6:00pm - Event End
Location
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
1919 Upper Water Street.
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5
Fees/Admission
Tickets:
Members: $149.00
Future Members: $180
All prices subject to HST
Not-for-Profit / Student Member Discount of 25% available upon registration
Contact Information
Ashley Groves, Event Specialist
(902) 481-1226
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