Small Business Week is here! Come celebrate with us! Thank you, small businesses! Join us to celebrate businesses in Kenora during Small Business Week!
We are excited to announce the return of Small Business Week, taking place October 15 to 21, 2023 in Kenora. We have twenty events scheduled for business owners, which include workshops, receptions, and open houses. Workshops include: How to Value Your Business and Planning for Succession, Your First 5 Steps: How to Make Money Outside of Ontario, Community Improvement Plan Coffee Break, Chamber of Commerce Lunch n’ Learn, and a Hands-on CANVA Training Workshop.
Additionally, there are events open to the public. We offered our small businesses in the community the opportunity to host events. We had an overwhelming response! The general public can attend an Open Farm Visit at Kenora Bed ‘n’ Bale, a Fireside Community Appreciation Event at Tall Pines Marina and Market, Fireside Demo Days at Smoke and Fire, Kenora Women in Business Collective Speed Networking, Cyber Insurance presented by Westland Insurance Group, Luxury Ice Fishing Resort Tour by Grace Anne II Ice Fishing Resorts, and Glow Bowling Mix and Mingle at The Cave Bowling and Bar.
The Business Appreciation Reception will be hosted by Copperfin Credit Union and takes place on Thursday, October 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. The reception is a casual gathering, with the opportunity to network and enjoy refreshments. Drop in at your leisure – this event is open to all Kenora businesses!
Further, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Kenora Association of Community Living’s Employment Services encourages all businesses to light up or decorate their storefronts in purple and blue on Thursday, October 19 in recognition of inclusive employment in our community.
Check out all the events and activities that showcase the incredible businesses we have in our community on our Small Business Week page.
The City of Kenora, Northwest Business Centre, Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre, Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce, Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation, and BDC are pleased to host Small Business Week, October 15 to 21, 2023.
Media contact
Allyson Pele, Economic Development Officer807-467-2204