The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC), the County of Haliburton, and the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands are launching small business week Oct. 21.
This year’s theme is ‘the power of small.’
Patti Tallman, executive director of HCDC, said, “small businesses are the backbone of our local economy and play a vital role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering a vibrant community. When you shop at a business in Haliburton County, you’re supporting a family.”
County warden Liz Danielsen added, “the overwhelming entrepreneurial spirit across the Highlands forms the heart of our community’s success and the upcoming small business week will go a long way towards celebrating that spirit. Congratulations to all of our small business leaders.”
During the week, the organizers will be hosting three events.
They will kick off with a free networking and social event, in partnership with the Business Development Bank of Canada, at The Dominion in Minden Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Go to eventbrite. ca/e/2024-small-business-week-kick-offsocial-tickets-993727003217.
That will be followed by an informative complimentary session on Bookkeeping 101 for small entrepreneurs at The Link Oct. 23. This is in partnership with chartered accountant, Natasha Hinze, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Go to eventbrite.ca/e/ bookkeeping-101-for-small-entrepreneurstickets-1004680665917?aff=oddtdtcreator
They will then wrap up the week with the annual community and business achievement awards & gala at the Haliburton Legion. This event runs from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 for chamber members, and $110 for nonmembers. For tickets, email ed@haliburtonchamber.com
Chamber executive director Amanda Conn said, “we are so excited to engage and celebrate our many small businesses here in Haliburton County. As a County, we understand that our small businesses are the powerful and resilient backbone of our community.”
She added, “at the heart of every successful enterprise is a big idea, hardworking entrepreneurs, and a supportive business ecosystem. Our events this week, and throughout the year, celebrate and strengthen the business ecosystem.”
