Events

Celebrate Small Business Week with Innovation PEI and BioFoodTech! Join us as we kick off Small Business Week on October 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at BioFoodTech for an Open House that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and community partners from across Prince Edward Island. Explore BioFoodTech's facilities, discover the supports available through Innovation PEI and BioFoodTech, and connect with others who are helping drive innovation and economic growth across the province. Enjoy light refreshments while building new connections and learning about opportunities to support your business journey. We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and innovation! Registration is required.

As part of Small Business Week, Innovation PEI is excited to host a Lunch and Learn presented by Coltin Handrahan - Own Your Stack: AI-Built Software for Small Business! Join us on Tuesday, October 20th, 12pm | Mill River Resort. Free registration. Seating is limited. Event Description: Coltin Handrahan founded Stay Golden Custom in his senior year of high school and over the past 14 years has grown it into a custom apparel company with business clients from coast to coast and their production still taking place in rural Hunter River. For 14 years he ran the company as a non-technical founder, paying for off-the-shelf software that never quite fit how their business worked. Last December, that changed. Leveraging AI-powered tools, Coltin began building his own custom coded apps: quoting, production, and sales tools designed around exactly how his team works. The results reshaped his business, and the approach is within reach of any owner, no coding background required. This lunch and learn covers the real story: what he built, what it changed, and the specific tactics an Island business can use to leverage this technology and compete on the national stage. Practical, direct, and built for small business owners. […]

A fresh headshot and fresh connections. All in one stop. Headshots & Handshakes pairs a professional photo session (digital file included, perfect for LinkedIn, websites and business cards) with casual mingling before and after your shoot. It's networking without the pressure, and you'll leave with something to show for it.

Discover, connect, and learn, all in one morning! The Business Marketplace brings together business owners, budding entrepreneurs, business service providers, and industry experts for a vibrant morning of networking, practical advice, and discovery. Don't miss the rotating Speaker's Corner, where a different speaker takes the floor every 30 minutes with topics relevant to small businesses.

Join us during Small Business Week, on Wednesday, October 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for the PEI Export Excellence Luncheon, an opportunity to hear firsthand from Island exporters who are growing their businesses beyond our borders. Through candid conversation, panelists will share lessons learned, pivotal decisions, successes achieved, and insights gained along their export journey. Connect with PEI's export community and explore the ideas, partnerships, and opportunities shaping the future of Island businesses in global markets. Registration is free. Limited seating available. A plated lunch and refreshments will be included (please note any dietary restrictions in your registration)

As part of Small Business Week, Innovation PEI is excited to host a Lunch and Learn presented by Coltin Handrahan - Own Your Stack: AI-Built Software for Small Business! Join us on Thursday, October 22nd, 12pm | Rodd Brudenell River Resort Free registration. Seating is limited. Event Description: Coltin Handrahan founded Stay Golden Custom in his senior year of high school and over the past 14 years has grown it into a custom apparel company with business clients from coast to coast and their production still taking place in rural Hunter River. For 14 years he ran the company as a non-technical founder, paying for off-the-shelf software that never quite fit how their business worked. Last December, that changed. Leveraging AI-powered tools, Coltin began building his own custom coded apps: quoting, production, and sales tools designed around exactly how his team works. The results reshaped his business, and the approach is within reach of any owner, no coding background required. This lunch and learn covers the real story: what he built, what it changed, and the specific tactics an Island business can use to leverage this technology and compete on the national stage. Practical, direct, and built for small business […]

The After Hours Member Mixer provides a casual environment for members of the local business community to meet, exchange ideas, and build connections. The perfect way to end the business day with fellow Chamber members.

Small Business Week Keynote: The Business of Tourism — Why It Matters to All of Us Tourism doesn't just fill hotel rooms and restaurant tables — it drives momentum across Prince Edward Island's entire business community. From contractors to retailers to service providers, when tourism thrives, opportunity spreads across the whole Island economy. Join the Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce for a Small Business Week keynote featuring Corryn Clemence, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI). Corryn will share: How tourism anchors a season of growth and opportunity across the broader business ecosystem How PEI's tourism sector compares to other jurisdictions, historically and today What's ahead for shoulder season expansion and extending the visitor season beyond peak summer Why tourism success lifts every kind of business on the Island, not just those directly in the industry Whether you run a tourism-facing business or simply want to understand the how the industry is evolving and how your business might benefit, this is a conversation worth being in the room for. Following the presentation, attendees are invited to network and connect directly with the guest speaker. A valuable opportunity to dig deeper into the morning's insights.

The Downtown Pub Crawl offers a fun evening visiting up to five (5) downtown establishments, with socializing at each stop along the way. Beverage provided at each of the 5 stops. The event provides a great opportunity to meet fellow Chamber members while enjoying a night out, complete with prizes and interactive activities.