Small Business Month 

October is Small Business Month and we are excited to be continuing our mission of supporting small business growth through the adoption of digital tools and technologies. In partnership with Fed Dev Ontario and the Province of Ontario we have been able to grow our programming to reach even more businesses!

Check out the available programming we have currently including our ShopHERE, Ontario Grants, and Future Proof Programs!

October Events

To celebrate Small Business Month, we will be hosting a variety of highly requested events featuring experts and local small business owners! Please see our Master Events Calendar here. You can navigate by the month or week and register by directly clicking events on the calendar. We hope you join us for an exciting next few weeks.

A few highlights:

• Small Business Stories 2.0 – Back by popular demand, we're excited to be hosting this panel event with an added speaker and appearance from the Parliamentary Secretary of Canada on October 13th. 
• Forging the Way Forward with E-Commerce – In partnership with Google and BDC, we're hosting a conversation with small business owners and experts on how e-commerce can accelerate businesses. 
• Shipping and Selling for the Holiday – Moderated by Darryl Julott, Managing Lead at Digital Main Street–join us for a discussion around what to expect this holiday shopping season with expert advice from David Nagy, Founder of eCommerce Canada.