Expert Roundtables for for scale-up-stage, for-profit businesses.
Join us in kicking off Small Business Week with Beyond Start Up — a free, interactive morning designed for established small businesses ready to grow, scale, and take their business to the next level.
Rotate through expert-led, small-group roundtables where you'll have 10 minutes each round to ask questions, get practical advice, and explore strategies for sustainable business growth.
What to Expect
☕ 8:30 AM — Registration, coffee, refreshments & networking
💬 9:00 AM — Expert roundtables begin
🤝 10:15 AM — Networking & additional conversations
Ask the Experts
You'll have the opportunity to connect with professionals and ask burning questions such as:
- If we're exporting or expanding into new markets, how can we learn what customs documentation, export permits, and logistics infrastructure are required?
- What happens if we have to draw on investments during a business downturn?
- When is using AI a risk to my business?
- How do we know when to update versus when to stick with our existing branding? (Evolving your brand without losing recognition)
& many more!
Who Is This Event For?
Beyond Start Up is designed for scale-up-stage businesses that are looking for practical advice and connections to help support their next stage of growth.
Please note: Registrants must represent a for-profit business.
Event Details
Monday, October 19
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Shadfly House
☕ Coffee & refreshments included
🎟️ FREE EVENT
⚠️ SPACE IS LIMITED — only 40 registrants!
Come ready to ask questions, make connections, and walk away with practical ideas and advice to help your business grow.
Lineup
Brenda Soucy - Import/ Export
James Savard - AI & Tech
Mufang Cai - Branding & Tech
Charles Elliott - Financial Planning
Alex Scott - Business Development
Chris Bevan - Insurance
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
The Shadfly House
151 Main Street East
North Bay, ON P1B 1A9
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Registration, coffee, refreshments & networking
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Roundtables Begin
Each roundtable will feature a focused, small-group conversation with an experienced professional. You'll be able to select your top 4 or 5 preferred advisors/experts when you register and will have the opportunity to visit up to 5 tables. Please note: Your table selections are not guaranteed due to limited spaces at each roundtable. Don't worry if you don't get a chance to connect with one of your preferred experts — there will be additional networking time at the end of the event to continue the conversation.
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Networking & Additional Conversations
This is your chance to connect with other attendees and advisors — and to find a preferred expert you may not have had the opportunity to speak with during the roundtable rotations.