BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Business Summit DTSTART:20261023T080000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:2026 St. Paul & District Business Summit - Learn. Connect. Lead. Grow.
Stronger Businesses. Stronger Community.
October 23 & 24, 2026 - St. Paul, Alberta
The St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce Business Summit is coming this October!
Join us for two days dedicated to bringing together business owners, managers, employees, entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, and organizations for practical learning, valuable resources, meaningful conversations, and new connections.
Today's businesses are navigating changing workplaces, rising costs, workforce challenges, new technology, employee well-being, community safety, and an increasingly complex business environment. The Business Summit is being developed to address these challenges with real information, practical tools, expert advice, and opportunities to collaborate.
Whether you're a small business owner, manage a large team, are just starting your business journey, or work for an organization supporting our regional economy, there will be something for you.
What Can You Expect?
Programming is being developed around topics that matter to businesses today, including:
Leadership & Business Growth - Strengthen your leadership skills and discover strategies to help your business and team succeed.

Workplace Burnout & Mental Health - Recognize burnout, support employee well-being, and create healthier workplaces.

Employee Attraction & Retention - Explore practical strategies specifically relevant to rural and regional employers.

Legal & HR Fundamentals - Better understand the legal, employment, HR and compliance issues businesses face.

Financial Management - Gain practical knowledge to strengthen financial decision-making and business sustainability.

AI & Technology - Discover practical ways artificial intelligence and technology can improve efficiency and productivity.

Crime Reduction & Community Safety - Participate in conversations about the challenges businesses are experiencing and collaborative approaches to safer communities.

Workplace Culture & Workforce Development - Explore employee engagement, upskilling, reskilling, inclusive workplaces and building stronger teams.

Professional Development - Gain new perspectives, ideas and tools to help you move your business forward.


Plus much more as speakers and sessions are announced!
More Than Presentations
The Business Summit isn't just about sitting and listening. We're creating an environment where businesses can ask questions, exchange ideas, meet resources, develop relationships and have conversations about the issues that matter to them.
Attendees can look forward to: Expert Speakers • Interactive Sessions • Trade Show Booths • Business Resources • Networking Opportunities • Great Food & Refreshments • Door Prizes & Giveaways • Two Days of Learning & Connection
Trade Show & Business Showcase
The Summit will also feature Trade Show Booths, giving businesses, organizations and service providers an opportunity to showcase what they offer, connect directly with attendees and build new relationships. This is a great opportunity to promote your business, introduce a new product or service, demonstrate what you do, recruit employees, or simply increase your visibility within the regional business community.
Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Watch for Trade Show registration and exhibitor information coming soon.
Why Two Days?
We know business doesn't stop just because there's an event happening. That's why the Summit will take place on both Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24. Offering a weekday and weekend option provides greater flexibility for business owners, managers and employees who may not be able to step away from their workplace on a particular day.
Attend the sessions that work for you, or make the most of the experience and join us for both days.
Who Should Attend?
If you're in business, this Summit is for you.
Business owners, managers, supervisors, employees, entrepreneurs, professionals, non-profit organizations, community leaders and anyone interested in strengthening our regional business community are encouraged to attend.
You don't have to navigate today's business challenges alone. Come learn from the experts, connect with other businesses, discover resources and be part of the conversation.
October 23 & 24, 2026
St. Paul, Alberta
Speaker announcements, agenda, registration, Trade Show opportunities and additional details are coming soon.
Connect. Learn. Collaborate. Succeed.
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