2025 Small Business Week Conference

Join us for an energizing afternoon celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the vital role small businesses play in our community. The Strathcona County Small Business Week Conference is your opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, gain practical strategies, and leave inspired to lead, grow and thrive.

This year’s program features an AI in business expert sharing how technology can fuel growth, a local economic outlook to help you plan with confidence, and a panel of local success stories offering real-world insights and lessons learned.

When the conference wraps, the conversations continue at Sip & Sample Strathcona, a unique networking experience where big ideas meet bold flavours. Enjoy local food and drink tastings, meet the makers behind them, and browse their inspiring business story boards on display. Resource tables will be part of the networking space, giving you direct access to valuable tools, programs, and connections - all while enjoying the ambiance of live local music.

Don’t miss this celebration of innovation, connection, and community!

Panel Speaker Session

• Mark Hicks - Sherwood Ford
• Teresa Spinelli - The Italian Centre
• Karen Schenk – Iconium Media

Learn from the inspiring success stories of these local entrepreneurs and ask questions to help you achieve your own business goals and objectives.

Micro Session - Marketing

Information to come.

Sip & Sample Networking Experience

When the conference wraps, the conversations continue at Sip & Sample Strathcona, a unique networking experience where big ideas meet bold flavours. Enjoy local food and drink tastings, meet the makers behind them, and browse their inspiring business story boards on display. Resource tables will be part of the networking space, giving you direct access to valuable tools, programs, and connections - all while enjoying the ambiance of live local music.

More business support

A number of business support organizations will be in attendance to support you. Further information about each will be made available during the conference.

Host or Publisher Strathcona County – Economic Development and Tourism