Southeast Alberta – The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate Small Business Week 2025, taking place from October 19th to 25th, with the theme: “The Economic Revolution is Here – Get Your Business Ready.”

This year’s theme highlights the transformative changes reshaping the business landscape—from digital innovation and AI integration to sustainable practices and shifting consumer expectations. Small businesses are at the forefront of this revolution, and the Chamber is committed to helping local entrepreneurs adapt, thrive, and lead.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our regional economy,” said Aaron Fleming, President of the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce. “As we navigate this new economic era, it’s more important than ever to equip our business community with the tools, insights, and support they need to succeed.” 

Throughout the week, the Chamber will host and co-host a series of events, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs. Highlights include:

• Disability Employment Awareness Month Luncheon (Oct 21) - Explore the value of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in the workplace.
• Community Connections (Oct 21) - The Chamber's Committee that's focused on Connections, and supporting and promoting local business.
• Leadership Breakfast (Oct 22) – Engage with municipal leaders in an open dialogue about regional priorities and how they shape our business community.
• Reality Bytes Leadership Summit (Oct 23) – A full day of leadership, learning and inspiration at one of our oldest historic businesses in Medicine Hat, the Monarch Theatre. 

The Chamber also encourages participation in its Local First Initiative, a campaign designed to ignite Southeast Alberta’s economy by promoting local shopping and community investment. Residents and businesses alike are invited to join the movement by displaying Local First decals, sharing stories online, and choosing local whenever possible. 

Whether it’s shopping local, attending events, or amplifying local stories, every action helps strengthen our community, not just during small business week, but all throughout the year. https://www.southeastalbertachamber.ca/resources/local-first-initiative/

For more information on Small Business Week events and registration, visit www.southeastalbertachamber.ca or contact the Chamber office at (403) 527-5214.

Please direct all media inquiries to:

Aaron Fleming, President
c/o Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce

(403) 527-5214 ext.225

The Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, volunteer-led organization, proudly representing the interests of businesses in our region, and working diligently to stimulate a strengthened and vibrant economy through our connections, support and influence. For over 125 years, the Chamber has stood for promoting business, monitoring government and championing managed growth in the local economy. The Chamber represents close to 900 businesses in our region and is aligned with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC), which represents over 24,000 businesses, the Canadian Chambers of Commerce (CCC), which represents over 200,000 businesses and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), representing over 45 million companies in more than 170 countries. With the largest and most influential business organizations locally, provincially, federally and internationally, the Chamber network is the most unified, valued and influential business network in Canada and works together to shape policy and programs that will make a difference to businesses in our region.