Entrepreneurs and their innovative businesses are key to Canada's economic growth. By responding to the changing demands of the marketplace and creating jobs, entrepreneurs continue to be a primary force in driving the national economy.
Since its inception in 1979, as a small event in British Columbia, Small Business Week® has grown substantially in both size and scope. Now a nation-wide celebration of entrepreneurship, Small Business Week (SBW) continues to pay tribute to the important contribution that small businesses make to the national economy.
SBW activities provide established and prospective entrepreneurs with training and development opportunities, and create a forum for networking and sharing ideas. Events include conferences, trade fairs, seminars, workshops and business luncheons. BDC branches, with the assistance of numerous local public and private sector organizations, play an active role in planning and publicizing these events.
SBW theme: Your dream, your business, your passion
The Small Business Week theme recognizes the efforts and contributions made by Canadian entrepreneurs to the national economy, and acknowledges the importance of financial and consulting support for innovative and promising ideas. A new theme is developed every three years.
Entrepreneurs are idea people – filled with ideas, aspirations and objectives. They see an opportunity at every turn and are continuously looking for improvement. An entrepreneur’s life is frenetic, powered by a seemingly unlimited vitality. The entrepreneur’s tenacity is surpassed only by a strong passion for business.
The theme of Small Business Week 2009, “Your dream, your business, your passion”, reflects the energy and efforts of Canadian entrepreneurs of all ages and pays tribute to their important contribution to the strength of the economy. It will also be the background for all the activities that will take place throughout the Week.
