Small Business Week 2025 - Inclusive Hiring: Strategies to Build Diverse and Resilient Workforces

Join the Langley Chamber and the BC Chamber of Commerce for Small Business Week, from October 20–24, and participate in 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. 
 

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.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time:  8:30am - 10:00am 
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Complimentary 
Register:  Online through BC Chamber >