Celebrating Small Business Week with Conversations That Matter

Looking to strengthen your business, plan for the future or explore how AI can help your day-to-day operations?

At the request of Dalhousie University, we’re pleased to share a series of free workshops being offered during Small Business Week (October 19–25). The sessions will explore practical topics affecting small businesses and rural communities, including resilience, succession planning and the use of AI.

Please note that these workshops will be offered in English.

Upcoming workshops:

Rural Small Business & Community Resilience – October 19

Explore how local ownership and strong community connections can contribute to resilient rural economies.

Register here

Preparing for the Future: Succession Strategies for Small Business – October 21

Learn practical approaches to succession planning and preparing your business for its next chapter.

Register here

AI for Small Business: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started – October 22

Discover simple, practical ways AI can help increase efficiency, save time and support business growth.

Register here

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader or simply interested in supporting strong local economies, these free sessions offer an opportunity to learn, connect and explore practical strategies for the future.

Learn more and register for the sessions that interest you.

We encourage our members to share this information with your members and broader business community. These free workshops offer practical information and valuable resources for small businesses, and we’d love to help Dalhousie University reach as many businesses and community leaders as possible across Atlantic Canada.

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is the unified regional voice of business in Atlantic Canada, representing a network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across all four Atlantic provinces and advocating for policies that support economic growth and prosperity throughout the region.