SMEs and the 2025 Economy: Risks, Opportunities, and Growth Drivers

Talk by Isabelle Hudon, President and Chief Executive Officer of BDC In-person events The speech will be delivered in French.

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025

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SMEs are a driving force behind Canada’s economic vitality. In a context of tariff tensions, rapid innovation, and global uncertainty, how can they continue to grow and adapt?

This event marks the official launch of BDC’s 2025 Small Business Week, a national celebration of entrepreneurship.

Isabelle Hudon, President and Chief Executive Officer of BDC, will deliver her first address at the Chamber of Commerce podium. She will share a timely perspective on Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape and the key challenges and strategic levers for SMEs.

The conversation will be moderated by Isabelle Dessureault, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal.

Why attend?

  • Understand what lies ahead for SMEs in 2025
  • Hear a strategic vision on entrepreneurship and economic growth
  • Connect with key players in the business community

Invite your business partners! This event is a unique opportunity to bring together SMEs, large companies, and startups around the issues that shape our economic future.

Reserve your spot now for this must-attend conversation. Seats are limited.

Prices

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TALK – SMES AND THE 2025 ECONOMY: RISKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND GROWTH DRIVERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:45 P.M. – TICKET(S)
TALK – SMES AND THE 2025 ECONOMY: RISKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND GROWTH DRIVERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:45 P.M. – TICKET(S) $130 * $180 *
TALK – SMES AND THE 2025 ECONOMY: RISKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND GROWTH DRIVERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:45 P.M. – TABLE(S) OF 10
TALK – SMES AND THE 2025 ECONOMY: RISKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND GROWTH DRIVERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:45 P.M. – TABLE(S) OF 10 $1300 * $1800 *

Contact et informations

By phone:

514 871-4001

For more information:

Rina Bevilacqua
Reservations Agent
514-871-4001
reservations@ccmm.ca

No cancellations or refunds as of 48 business hours before the event. Participant substitutions are accepted until the event is held. Please send cancellation notices by email at reservations@ccmm.ca.

Location

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

900 René-Lévesque Blvd. W.
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4A5

Bonaventure

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