2021 Virtual Small Business Summit Kawartha Lakes - Haliburton

As the economy roars back to life, it's become clear that the past 18 months have fast-forwarded long-term disruption. From growing labour shortages and the rise of remote work, to the expansion of digital business and increasingly frequent climate events; entrepreneurs will need to focus on innovation, inclusion and sustainability to maintain their growth amidst these changes.

For Small Business Week 2021, let's join together to discuss opportunities for small business in the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton as we move forward.

SUMMIT AGENDA
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

-Master of Ceremonies
     Camila Duarte, Innovation Specialist, Innovation Cluster - Peterborough & The Kawarthas.

-Keynote
     Small Business Post Pandemic – Where do we go from here?
     Shai Dubey, Director Queen's MBA Program, Faculty Queen's School of Business

-Small Business Panel Discussion and Q&A
     Innovation and Resilience , A Local Perspective

     Featuring Local Business Owners from Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton
     To be announced soon

-Networking

-Closing Presentation
     A Better Way Forward
     Heather Hallahan, Sr. Account Manager, Acquisitions, BDC

The Kawartha Lakes Economic Network is partnering together with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to bring this Small Business Summit to the Kawartha Lakes and the Haliburton Highlands. Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the BDC has organized for over 42 years. Every year, close to 10,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and celebrate the people building businesses across the globe.

You can register here!