Build. Grow. Thrive. 2024: Vancouver

Mark your calendar. Build. Grow. Thrive returns to Vancouver on July 17th, in partnership with BCAA Small Business Insurance
Join us for a FREE day of education and networking designed to boost your business skills and connect you to a community of fellow entrepreneurs.
Our venue for this day-long event is Downtown Vancouver’s Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown, a short stroll from the nearby Canada Line SkyTrain station.
We’ve built the day’s educational program to focus on a problem faced by all small businesses: attracting more customers. Highlights include SBBC’s market research expert on the latest trends to be aware of, how exporting offers a proven pathway to growth via Export Navigator, and a panel of local entrepreneurs will share their expertise on building a diverse client base.
Don’t miss out on this free day of learning.

Networking with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, fetauring an exhibiton hall curated with the key small business service providers.

Presented by Small Business BC and BCAA Small Business Insurance

Wondering how to take the guesswork out of your business decisions? Market research offers all the data you need to succeed - you just need to know where to look.Presented by SBBC's Market Research Analyst, Mark Eversfield, this session will teach you how to use tools like Google and ChatGPT for market research. You'll discover how data can help you understand the opportunities and threats in your industry, alongside key tips for making sense of the data.

Explore the many lunch options close at hand.

If you want to grow your business, exporting provides a proven pathway for success. Take the mystery out of the process and join us as two Export Advisors walk you through the basics.You'll learn about the free Export Navigator program, the benefits you'll enjoy from exporting, and some key supports you can lean on to get started.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT BUILD. GROW. THRIVE

We are enthusiastic to be hosting the event in-person and provide an opportunity for the small business community to learn, network among themselves and our community partners, and even win some of our door prizes.

Our speakers have been there and done that. They’re ready to share insights they’ve gained from a lifetime of entrepreneurial experiences.

Opportunities to network with fellow business owners and mingle with several hundred locally based entrepreneurs during our networking breaks. Build valuable connections that will help your business.

You aren’t in this alone. Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, share tips, and discover new ways of thinking about your business. We’re confident that the event will leave you inspired to take your business to the next level.

If you're near downtown Vancouver and own a small business, or are looking to start one, don't miss out on this full-day free event. Can't make it the whole day? No problem! Simply pop in for the sessions you're interested in.

Seats are limited, so reserve yours today!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Host or Publisher SBBC & Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)