workshops

Small Business Week

Oct. 19 to Oct. 23

Small Business Week, presented by Servus Credit Union, brings together a full week of programming designed to help small businesses grow, connect, and ...

Small Business Launchpad

Monday, Oct. 19

Starts at 8:30am

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to kick off Small Business Week 2026, presented by Servus Credit Union, with a breakfast event featuring a ...

Headshot Clinic

Monday, Oct. 19

Starts at 10:30am

Your headshot is often the first handshake you make with a new client. Make it count.

Becoming Unforgettable: A Crash Course on Communicating with Confidence

Monday, Oct. 19

Starts at 11:00am

Networking is often treated as a numbers game; meet more people, collect more cards, make more contacts.

Business Model 101 Lunch + Learn

Monday, Oct. 19

Starts at 11:00am

This is a free, low-commitment, 2-hour workshop designed for early-stage founders who have an idea but want to pressure-test it.

Future Forward: 2026 Business Conference

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Starts at 9:00am

Bigger, bolder, better. The 2026 Strathcona County Business Conference returns with a fresh look and even more opportunities for businesses.

Protecting Your Business Through Legal and HR Best Practices

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Starts at 9:00am

For many small businesses, human resources is managed piecemeal.

Building Talent Pipelines Through Education & Alternative Partnerships

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Starts at 11:00am

For small and medium-sized businesses, finding the right people is only part of the challenge.

Networking Mixer

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Starts at 12:30pm

Wrap up a full day of Small Business Week learning with an afternoon of connection with a mixer designed to connect entrepreneurs, business leaders and...

One-on-One HR Consultations

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Starts at 12:30pm

Get personalized HR support during one-on-one consultations with CPHR-designated professionals.

Build, Test & Learn: Product Vision

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Starts at 6:00pm

Delve into the intricacies of product vision and strategic planning.

Unlocking Innovation Funding: An Introduction to SR&ED

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Starts at 9:00am

Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to innovation funding?