DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
Schedule
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Surrey City Hall | Surrey, BC
Don’t miss the DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair!
Are you an emerging entrepreneur interested in learning how to launch and grow your business? Or a business or organization that supports entrepreneurs? The DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair is the place to come together to learn from experts showcase your business connect and celebrate during Small Business Month!
Join us at the eighth annual free DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair on Thursday October 17 2024 3-7 pm at Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Avenue) featuring:
- Tradeshow and marketplace networking and hosted refreshments (3-5 pm)
- Speakers including a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Tom Conway CEO of Small Business BC (5-6 pm) and local entrepreneurs including celebrity baker Jujhar Singh Mann founder of Mann and Co Bakeshop!
- Business Pitch Competition Dragons’ Den style and awards presentation (6-7 pm)
Why is this event not-to-be missed? About one in 10 British Columbians are small business entrepreneurs of some kind. In fact self-employment is more common in BC than in any other province according to the 2021 B.C. Small Business Profile. And immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs are among the most likely to take the entrepreneurial leap.
“Through our fair we provide an inspiring space for diverse entrepreneurs to network brainstorm and learn from like-minded business owners. The event is designed to inspire ideas foster sharing and promote learning of best practices for their own businesses” said Florence Kao DIVERSEcity’s Manager of Self-Employment.
How to get involved in the fair
Launched in 2016 by DIVERSEcity’s award-winning self-employment program the fair has helped hundreds of diverse entrepreneurs plan launch and grow their business. With 300+ attendees this is a powerful event you don’t want to miss! Everyone is welcome!
1. Learn more about the free event at dcrs.ca/entrepreneurfair and register to attend via Eventbrite here. https://DIVERSEcity-business-fair2024.eventbrite.ca
2. Join the small business marketplace to showcase your small business or apply to be part of the Business Pitch Competition here. https://forms.office.com/r/mNuffAMWkp
Where is it happening?
Surrey City Hall, 13455 76 Ave, Surrey, CanadaCAD 0.00
