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Lunenburg Queens
Small Business Week
October 19 - 25, 2025
The economic revolution is here! Get your business ready
Canada is entering a new era of transformation and small businesses are leading the way.
From the fall of internal trade barriers to a fundamental shift in global economic relationships, Canada’s business landscape is shifting fast. Add the explosive rise of AI, and a generational shift in business ownership and it’s clear: the world of entrepreneurship is being transformed.
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This Small Business Week™, we’re taking a close look at what it means for entrepreneurs in rural Nova Scotia. Don't miss this inspiring week of events!​
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KICK-OFF webinar Oct 21 Register here:
This year we are hosting events in different locations throughout the week.
Please see the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS below and RSVP to attend:
​Monday Oct 20
9 - 11am
Hosted by Municipality of Chester
Chester Art Centre, 60 Queen St.
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​Do you have questions about starting, expanding, or changing a business in our Municipality of Chester?
Come chat with our Economic Development and Communications Officer. ​
​Tuesday Oct 21
8:30 - 10am
Hosted by Town of Bridgewater
Rosewater Social, 673 King Street, Bridgewater
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Start or Grow your Business in Bridgewater - we’re here to help!
This 1.5 hour session will include a 45 minute presentation by staff from Economic Development and the Planning Department followed by 45 mins for questions and one-on-one conversations.
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Tuesday, Oct 21​
4:30 - 6 pm
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Best Western Plus Liverpool
63 Queens Pl Drive, Liverpool
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Enjoy a relaxed, happy-hour style gathering with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members. This is a chance to unwind, make new connections, and celebrate the strength of our small business community.
This event is proudly sponsored by Nova Scotia Power and Best Western Plus Liverpool.
Light appetizers and finger foods provided
Complimentary red & white wine
Great company, great conversations
Free event!
Wednesday, Oct 22
12:15 - 1:15 pm
WorkEvolved
154 Main Street, Liverpool
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Lunch & Learn: Stress Management for Business Owners
Facilitated by Brittany Croteau
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Stress Reset: Quick Tools for Entrepreneurs to Rebalance Mind & Body
​Running a business can be exciting – but also overwhelming. Stress is one of the biggest contributors to burnout among entrepreneurs and business owners, impacting both productivity and health. This interactive Lunch & Learn offers a mini-introduction to practical tools that can help you rebalance in real time, reduce stress, and avoid burnout.
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Free Event. for more details and to RSVP, click below
​Wednesday Oct 22
9 - 11am
MODL OPEN HOUSE
MODL Building 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville
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If you are a current business looking to expand within the District or anyone looking to start a business. Come to our open house and speak with staff.
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​Thursday, Oct 23
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Visitor Information Centre,
32 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool, NS
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Looking to start, grow, or strengthen your business? Drop by anytime between 10 and 12 for an open-house style session.​​​​
Thursday, Oct 23
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6 - 9 pm
SHOP Talk Live & Mixer
Stonemont By The Shore,
45 Nathan Cirillo Road,
Cookville
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Hosted by:
Bridgewater & Area Chamber of Commerce
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Guest speakers:
Matthew Corkum, Disabilities & Inclusion and
Dalene Allen, Networking Naturally
Wrap-up
Lunenburg Queens
Small Business Week
Friday Oct 24
8 - 11am
NSCC, 75 High St, Bridgewater
Join us as we wrap-up Small Business Week with a light breakfast, an opportunity to network and listen to guest speakers.
MC: Jill Cooper, Executive Director, BACC
SPEAKER: Ashley Collicutt, Business Development Advisor,
Invest Nova Scotia
PANELISTS:
Jay Hiltz, Owner of Nor' easter Apparel & Mercantile on Duke & Soberish Mocktail Shoppe
Charles Xia, Sushi Bay Japanese Cuisine – award winning
Alfie Wimbush (9 yrs old) Eddy’s Bites Homemade Dog Treats
Rae Bonneville, Owner, Stone Court Studios Inc
A trade show style set-up of service providers will be in the room to answer your questions and provide information on the services and resources available to small businesses.
