Bridges to Better Business is an annual event that targets the small business community in Sault Ste. Marie and is hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation through the Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship.

The Bridges to Better Business event is a spectacular opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with business leaders and gain first-hand knowledge from renowned experts. Each year during BDC's Small Business Week, this event brings together hundreds of businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice and feedback lead by dynamic speakers and mentors. There are many learning and networking opportunities for participants.

A new component to this event is a Pitch Competition, where 2 local businesses will share their business idea with the audience and have a "Pitch Off". The audience will get to vote for their favourite business idea and the winner will receive a Grand Prize valuing at $15,000!

We're proud to introduce Andrew Au as our Keynote Speaker this year!

Referred to by Forbes as a “millennial expert”, Andrew is a modern business leader who helps global blue-chip brands respond to digital and millennial transformation. Through his innovative work, he was the youngest person to be inducted into the Entrepreneurs Organization at the age of 22.

Andrew is among the few Canadians to be named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, and has received over 30 domestic and international awards for business innovation and thought leadership. He shares his dynamic perspectives in articles and podcasts for a variety of media including PROFIT Magazine, Forbes, Global News, Strategy Magazine, and Media in Canada.

5:00 - 6:00p.m. - Networking & Tradeshow of local entrepreneurs
6:00 - 8:30p.m. - Dinner (Keynote Speaker and Pitch Off)

Tickets are $30.

If you have any questions or dietary restrictions, please contact:
Harleen Puaar at h.puaar@ssmedc.ca OR Megan Marotta at m.marotta@ssmedc.ca