BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Fourth Annual BDC Small Business Week Breakfast: It's a Two Speed World Now - Fast or Finished DESCRIPTION:4th Annual BDC Economic Outlook BreakfastWednesday\, October 21\n8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.\nTosca Banquet HallJoin us for the 4th Annual BDC Economic Outlook Breakfast\, an engaging morning of networking\, economic insights\, and thought-provoking discussion during Small Business Week.Presented in partnership with the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade\, Clarington Board of Trade\, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce\, and Whitby Chamber of Commerce\, this collaborative event brings together businesses from across Durham Region to hear from two of BDC's leading experts on the issues shaping Canada's economy.This year's keynote presentations feature Pierre Cl roux\, Chief Economist at BDC\, and Hart Massie\, Client Partner\, Advisory Services at BDC\, who will explore this year's timely theme:It's a Two-Speed World Now Fast or FinishedToday's business environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence is transforming productivity\, business ownership transitions are reshaping industries\, talent remains competitive\, supply chains continue to face disruption\, and global trade shifts can impact businesses overnight.Canadian businesses are experiencing this economic evolution in real time. The organizations that adapt quickly\, embrace innovation\, invest in productivity\, and build resilience will be best positioned for long-term success.During this year's keynote\, attendees will gain valuable insights into:- Canada's current and future economic outlook- How AI and technology are reshaping business competitiveness- Opportunities created by the historic wave of business ownership transitions- Emerging opportunities through major projects and investment- Practical strategies to build resilience and accelerate growth in an increasingly fast-moving economyWhether you're a small business owner\, entrepreneur\, executive\, or community leader\, this event will provide timely insights and actionable ideas to help your organization stay ahead of change.As we celebrate Small Business Week\, join us for a morning of learning\, networking\, and inspiration as BDC shares how Canadian businesses can adapt\, innovate\, and thrive in today's rapidly changing economy.Build Now. Build Loud. Build Fast. Build Canadian.Reserve your seat today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

4th Annual BDC Economic Outlook Breakfast

Wednesday\, October 21
8:00 a.m. &ndash\; 11:00 a.m.
Tosca Banquet Hall

Join us for the 4th Annual BDC Economic Outlook Breakfast\, an engaging morning of networking\, economic insights\, and thought-provoking discussion during Small Business Week.

Presented in partnership with the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade\, Clarington Board of Trade\, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce\, and Whitby Chamber of Commerce\, this collaborative event brings together businesses from across Durham Region to hear from two of BDC'\;s leading experts on the issues shaping Canada'\;s economy.

This year'\;s keynote presentations feature Pierre Clé\;roux\, Chief Economist at BDC\, and Hart Massie\, Client Partner\, Advisory Services at BDC\, who will explore this year'\;s timely theme:

It'\;s a Two-Speed World Now &ndash\; Fast or Finished

Today'\;s business environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence is transforming productivity\, business ownership transitions are reshaping industries\, talent remains competitive\, supply chains continue to face disruption\, and global trade shifts can impact businesses overnight.

Canadian businesses are experiencing this economic evolution in real time. The organizations that adapt quickly\, embrace innovation\, invest in productivity\, and build resilience will be best positioned for long-term success.

During this year'\;s keynote\, attendees will gain valuable insights into:

- Canada'\;s current and future economic outlook

- How AI and technology are reshaping business competitiveness

- Opportunities created by the historic wave of business ownership transitions

- Emerging opportunities through major projects and investment

- Practical strategies to build resilience and accelerate growth in an increasingly fast-moving economy

Whether you'\;re a small business owner\, entrepreneur\, executive\, or community leader\, this event will provide timely insights and actionable ideas to help your organization stay ahead of change.

As we celebrate Small Business Week\, join us for a morning of learning\, networking\, and inspiration as BDC shares how Canadian businesses can adapt\, innovate\, and thrive in today'\;s rapidly changing economy.

Build Now. Build Loud. Build Fast. Build Canadian.

Reserve your seat today!

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