Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025 Launches This Fall – Register Now!

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OCOBIA, along with our partners at the Ottawa Board of Trade and Invest Ottawa, is proud to co-host the Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025, presented by TD Bank.

Taking place on Monday, October 20 at Bayview Yards, the Summit will kick off Small Business Week with a full day dedicated to empowering and celebrating Ottawa’s small businesses.

The program features:

  • Opening Proclamation of Small Business Week by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
  • Panels on small business sustainability, wellness, and growth
  • Workshops on employment law, AI, funding, ecommerce, networking, and Google reviews
  • Presentation by Rogers Media
  • Breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities throughout the day
  • Prize draws and closing session

Event Details:
Monday, October 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road
$25 per person (registration opens September 8 at 8:00 a.m.)

This locally led event is designed to bring together small business owners, community leaders, and stakeholders to share knowledge, spark new ideas, and strengthen Ottawa’s small business community.

👉 Learn more and register

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