Northumberland

Small Business Week

Name: Small Business Week
Start: 2026-10-18T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-24T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Northumberland

Event Schedule

October 18, 2026 to October 24, 2026

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northumberland

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Event Details

Small Business Week recognizes the important role small businesses play in strengthening communities, supporting local economies, and creating opportunities across Canada.

As part of Small Business Week, the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) is launching their annual Starter Company Growth Program to deliver micro grants to businesses looking to grow and expand, as well as hosting a series of workshops and networking events for business owners throughout the week.

Starter Company

Eligible Northumberland County businesses can apply for the Starter Company Growth Program to access training, mentorship, business guidance, and the opportunity to receive a micro grant of up to $3,500 to support business growth.

Applications open on Monday, October 19, 2026

Learn more and apply at BECN.ca/StarterCompany

Free Small Business Week events

Please note, registration is required to attend these events. To register, visit BECN.ca/Workshops

Workshop: Planning Your Exit

Date and time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Thinking about selling your business, passing it to family, or transitioning ownership to employees? Join Sarah Gobeil, Project Coordinator with Succession Ontario, to learn about succession planning, explore your options for transition, and discover practical tools to help prepare your business for its next chapter.

Workshop: Recording Keeping essentials – Keeping Your Business on Track

Date and time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Learn the fundamentals of effective business record keeping with Carey McMaster, Founder and Capacity Building Specialist at TRAICON. This practical workshop will cover income and expense tracking, GST/HST and payroll obligations, common business expenses, and tips for keeping your finances organized and CRA compliant.

Peer -to-Peer Connect: Your Business Is Making Money…So Where Is the Cash?

Date and time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location: 600 William Street Cobourg

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry professionals during this interactive networking and roundtable session featuring Shaelene McInnis of Books In Line Professional Services Inc. Explore strategies for managing cash flow, planning for expenses and slower periods, recognizing warning signs, and building strong financial habits to support business success.

Registration is required to attend these events. To register, visit BECN.ca/Workshops