October 19 to 23, 2026
The BC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Summit celebrates B.C.'s small businesses, the backbone of our provincial economy, and brings chambers and boards of trade across the province together under one shared initiative to spotlight what's happening in our business communities.
This year's Summit helps small businesses navigate Canada's shifting trade landscape and build resilience. Our free webinar series features expert-led sessions on the issues shaping small business right now, delivering practical insights and real-world tools that businesses can apply immediately. From a 2027 economic outlook with Central 1 Economist Bryan Yu, to growing your reach beyond borders with Export Navigator, to unlocking new opportunities along the BC-Alberta trade corridor with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, this year's sessions are designed to meet small businesses where they are.
This year, we're proud to introduce the inaugural BC Chamber Small Business Excellence Awards. Chambers and boards of trade across B.C. will each recognize an outstanding small business in their own community, and we'll celebrate every winner on a provincial stage.
Join us October 19-23, 2026, for five free virtual panel sessions, plus chamber-led events and celebrations happening in communities across the province. Registration is free, and all sessions will be hosted via Teams.
SUMMIT & AWARDS
2026 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK SUMMIT
Join the BC Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Week Summit, October 19 to 23. This year, the summit is meeting the moment with sessions and support that our province needs most, showing businesses how to build resilience through shifting economics, trade wars and other threats to your business. Free to join.
SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The inaugural BC Chamber Small Business Excellence Awards celebrate the small businesses driving B.C.'s local economies. Chambers of commerce and boards of trade across the province have selected an outstanding small business in their community. In celebration of Small Business Week, the BC Chamber will bring every winner together on a provincial stage to share their stories and amplify their success across British Columbia.
Winners will be announced during Small Business Week, October 19 to 23.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Event Partners
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EVENT CONTACT
Kiran Rai, Senior Manager, Marketing, Events, & Partnerships at [email protected].
The BC Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most broadly-based business association in British Columbia, representing 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, and 36,000 SMEs from every sector and region of the province!