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DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair

October 19, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

WeBC will be an exhibitor at this event – be sure to come say hi!

Held annually in Surrey, BC, during Small Business Month, the DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair supports diverse entrepreneurs to get the knowledge and tools they need to plan, launch and grow their own business in Canada.

Our 2021 hybrid event was a great success with 150+ attendees, a dozen exhibitors, two inspirational speakers including celebrity chef Vikram Vij and Freshworks CEO Samarth Mod, and the presentation of our Immigrant Entrepreneur Grants.

We’re so pleased to announce that our 2022 event will be back in person with:

  • Full tradeshow with information and resources about starting a business
  • Immigrant business marketplace
  • Keynote speaker Avi Arya, founder, Internet Moguls on “How to be a Fearless Entrepreneur”
  • Sponsor presentations, including from presenting sponsor CWB
  • Our new DIVERSEcity Business Pitch Competition for immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs — Dragons’ Den style with selection of three winners with prizes of $2,000, $1,000 and $500. Apply here!
  • Presentation of the CWB Women Makers and Creators Award 2022 (two prizes of $1,000 each)

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 3–7 pm
Cost: Free
Where: Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Who can attend: Any member of the public or DIVERSEcity client or connection interested in entrepreneurship or starting a small business in BC.

Register here >>>

Venue

Surrey City Hall
13450 104 Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia Canada
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