Celebrate Small Business Week in Kawartha Lakes October 19 to 25

Kawartha Lakes – Small Business Week returns October 19 to 25, 2026, celebrating the entrepreneurs and small business owners who contribute to communities across Kawartha Lakes.

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre is kicking off the week with an evening of food, trivia and connection on Monday October 19 from 5:30pm to 8pm at Gordon Yacht Harbour Marina, 81 Front Street East in Bobcaygeon.

Local business owners, entrepreneurs and members of the small business community are invited to come together, make connections and celebrate the people behind local businesses across Kawartha Lakes.

“Running a small business takes creativity, resilience, and a strong connection to community,” said Christine McLean, Economic Development Officer – Entrepreneurship, at Kawartha Lakes. “Small Business Week gives us an opportunity to recognize that work while creating more chances for local business owners to learn from and support one another.”

Small businesses play an important role in Kawartha Lakes, providing local jobs, services and experiences while contributing to vibrant communities throughout the municipality.

Register for the Small Business Week Kick-off
Registration is required for the October 19 event. Register online through Eventbrite.

More events throughout the week

The kick-off is just the beginning. Business owners and entrepreneurs can take part in several learning and networking opportunities during Small Business Week, including:

• October 20: Planning Your Exit with Succession Ontario
• October 21: Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce AGM
• October 22: Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce AGM
• October 22: Fenelon Chamber Cocktails and Conversations

More events and registration information are available through the Kawartha Lakes Business Events Calendar.

Residents can also celebrate Small Business Week by supporting the businesses they know and love. Shop local, visit a neighbourhood restaurant or service provider, and take the opportunity to discover a business you haven't visited before.

Learn more about Small Business Week in Kawartha Lakes at kawarthalakes.ca/SmallBusinessWeek.

Small Business Week is an annual celebration of Canadian entrepreneurship organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Since 1979, entrepreneurs across the country have gathered during the week to connect, learn and celebrate small business.

To learn more about BDC Small Business Week and events happening across Canada, visit the BDC Small Business Week website.