Alberta Small Business Week Events 2025 

Small Business Week runs October 20 – 26, 2025, celebrating Alberta’s entrepreneurs with networking, learning, and community-building events across the province. From inspiring keynotes and practical workshops to award galas and casual mixers, there’s something for every small-business owner and supporter. Mark your calendar and explore what’s happening near you. 

Business Link 

• Oct 20: Meet Business Link: Free Support for Alberta Entrepreneurs (+ Live Q&A) – Business Link 

• Oct 21: Small Business, Big Stories – Edmonton – Business Link 

• Oct 22: From Idea to Launch: Small Business Startup Basics – Business Link 

• Oct 23: Small Business, Big Stories – Calgary – Business Link 

• Oct 24: Unleash Your Side Hustle Potential – Business Link 

Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 23: 2025 Airdrie Regional Business Awards Gala 

APEX Southeast Alberta 

• Oct 23: Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101 

BDC 

• Oct 19 – 25: BDC Small Business Week 

Calgary Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 21: Business After Hours: Small Business Week Kickoff 

• Oct 22: Failing Forward 

• Oct 23: Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs 

• Oct 24: Calgary Small Business Awards Gala 2025 

Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 17: THRIVE FORWARD: Strengthen Community through Business Growth 

Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 24: Business Excellence Awards 2025 

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 20: Kickoff with The Honourable Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade 

• Oct 21: Working with the Government 

• Oct 22: Human Resources & Legal Essentials 

• Oct 22: Small Business Week Networking Mixer 

Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 21: Business Growth Summit: A Virtual Learning Experience 

• Oct 23: 2025 Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Celebration 

Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce  

• Oct 21: Women in Business Lunch 

• Oct 22: Lunch with Rotary 

• Oct 23: Business Awards of Distinction 

Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 21: 2025 Chamber on Tap October 

• Nov 6: 2025 Business Awards of Distinction Gala 

Langdon & District Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 24: Small Business Week Business Conference & Networking 

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 23: 2025 Lethbridge Business Awards 

Morinville Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 25: Denim & Diamonds Business Awards Gala 

NAIT 

• Oct 21: Recipe for Resilience: Lessons from Peter Keith 

Red Deer & District Chamber 

• Oct 15: Business of the Year Awards 

Regional Business Support Network 

• Oct 22: AI for Business Conference 

SAIT 

• Oct 22: SAIT AI Summit: From Hype to Impact 

Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 22: Leadership Breakfast 

• Oct 23: Reality Bytes Leadership Summit 

St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce 

• Oct 22: Business at Lunch 

• Oct 24: BEW Rotary Breakfast 2025 

Strathcona County 

• Oct 20: Small Business Week Conference 

Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce County 

• Oct 22: Economic Forum 2025 

YW Calgary 

• Oct 22: Small Business Week: A Women’s Entrepreneurial Summit 

Small Business Week is a chance to recognize the hard work and creativity of Alberta’s entrepreneurs while making valuable connections for the year ahead. Whether you join a conference, attend an awards gala, or simply support a local small business, your participation strengthens our province’s vibrant business community. 

Check back often — events may be added as the week approaches. And if you’re looking for guidance beyond Small Business Week, book a free consultation with a Business Link Strategist for personalized support, Alberta-specific resources, and advice to help your business grow year-round.