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SUMMARY:Ottawa Small Business Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:No one builds alone. \nThe Ottawa Small Business Summit 2026 brings Ottawa’s small business community together around a simple idea: we’re stronger when we learn from each other\, share what we know\, and help one another move forward. Led by karmadharma\, it’s a full day designed to leave you with practical ideas\, new relationships\, and a concrete next step you can actually put into action. \nWhy Vanier merchants should pay attention\nThe Summit is a partnership between Invest Ottawa\, OCOBIA\, and the Ottawa Board of Trade — and as a member BIA of OCOBIA\, Vanier BIA is part of the umbrella that helped shape this event. That means it’s built with mainstreet businesses like yours in mind: not just tech founders and venture-backed startups\, but the restaurants\, retailers\, service providers\, and independent operators who make Vanier what it is. \nWhat to expect\nMorning: Networking + real stories\nPurposeful networking designed to get beyond the usual small talk — followed by candid conversations with Ottawa entrepreneurs about what it actually takes to build and grow a business. \nMidday: Resources + focused breakouts\nExplore the government supports available to small and medium-sized businesses\, and pick a breakout that fits where you’re at: \n\n🔹 Succession planning — for owners thinking about what’s next\n🔹 Building your client list — for owners looking to grow\n\nOver lunch\, connect with peers facing similar challenges and swap what’s working. \nAfternoon: AI in practice + your next move\nA tactical\, implementation-focused AI workshop with tools you can actually put to work in your business — followed by an interactive session that pushes you to rethink your story and identify one concrete next move. \nEvent partners\n\nProgram sponsors: City of Ottawa · karmadharma\nHospitality sponsor: Costco Wholesale Canada\nPresenting partnership: Invest Ottawa · OCOBIA · Ottawa Board of Trade\n\nThe essentials\n\n🎟️ $35 single ticket — advance online only\, no door sales\n✉️ Contact: Sharon Diamond\, Manager Membership and Events — sharon.diamond@ottawabot.ca\n\nCome ready to learn\, contribute\, and connect. Leave with practical ideas\, new relationships\, and a next step you can put into action.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/ottawa-small-business-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Rd.\, ON\, K1Y 2C5\, Canada
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