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Join us on October 22, 2025 for a Canadian Small Business Week breakfast event, co-presented by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Whitby Chamber of Commerce, Clarington Board of Trade, and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with BDC.

This joint chamber event will feature exclusive insights from BDC's top leaders, offering strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a fast-changing business environment.

Featured Speakers:

Pierre Cléroux – Vice President, Research & Chief Economist, BDC

• Pierre has led BDC's research team since 2012, analyzing economic data and identifying business trends that impact Canadian entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of experience as an economist in Canada and abroad, he is a seasoned speaker who provides business owners with clarity on risks and opportunities in the economy.

Hart Massie – Vice President of Corporate Development and Director of Operations

• Hart brings more than a decade of experience in corporate development, operations, and human capital consulting. He has held senior roles at the Centre for Outsourcing Research and Education, Buck (now Gallagher), and more. He now specializes in client strategy and business advisory, helping leaders strengthen organizational growth and resilience.

Why Attend?

• Canada is undergoing a major economic transformation — and small businesses are at the forefront.
• Internal trade barriers are falling, opening up new opportunities for growth and collaboration across provinces.
• Global economic relationships are shifting, requiring businesses to adapt to new dynamics and markets.
• Network with entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Durham Region over a hot breakfast.