Navigating Tariffs: Strategies for Business (2025 Small Business Week Summit)
October 20, 2025 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (PDT)
Description
This event is part of 2025 Small Business Week Summit presented by the BC Chamber.
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.
NAVIGATING TARIFFS: STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS
Are you prepared to manage supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and shifting customer demand?
As U.S. trade policies continue to evolve, small businesses across B.C. are feeling the impact, from supply chain disruptions to rising costs and shifting customer demand. This session will explore how small businesses can adapt to these changes and build long-term resilience in a volatile trade environment.
Moderated by Alex McMillan, CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce, the discussion will feature insights from experts who will share practical strategies for managing risk, accessing financial supports, diversifying markets, and advocating for policy solutions that support Canadian competitiveness.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how current and emerging U.S. tariffs may affect your business
- Learn how to access financial tools and advisory services to support your trade strategy
- Gain insights into federal policy and advocacy efforts
- Hear firsthand how a local business has adapted operations in response to changing trade dynamics
WHERE:
Virtual
WHEN:
Monday, October 20th
8:30 am - 10:00 am
TICKETS:
Complimentary
Complimentary

