The BC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Summit celebrates B.C.’s small businesses – the backbone of our provincial economy – and provides them with the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage directly with subject matter experts and thought leaders on topics that are important to them.

Join us October 20–24, 2025, for an engaging lineup of four virtual webinars featuring inspiring entrepreneurs and thought leaders sharing practical tools, fresh ideas, and collaborative solutions to help small businesses thrive. Tickets are complimentary, and all sessions will be hosted via Zoom webinar.

INCLUSIVE HIRING: STRATEGIES TO BUILD DIVERSE AND RESILIENT WORKFORCES

Could hiring differently give your business a competitive edge?

Unlock the potential of your business by harnessing inclusive hiring as a driver of growth and resilience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will gain the tools and confidence to leverage equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as part of a broader strategy to attract, hire, and retain skilled immigrant talent.

Participants will explore the latest immigration trends and workforce needs, uncover measurable business benefits, and learn practical strategies to strengthen their teams, boost innovation, and build long-term competitiveness.

Through real-world SME success stories and actionable tips, attendees will leave equipped to future-proof their workforce in an ever-evolving economic landscape.

Key Learnings:

• Identify the key business benefits of inclusive hiring for SMEs.
• Apply practical strategies to attract and hire immigrant talent effectively.
• Access and utilize tools and resources offered by IEC-BC to support inclusive hiring practices.

WHERE: 
Virtual

WHEN: 
Wednesday, October 22nd
8:30 am - 10:00 am

TICKETS: 
Complimentary