October 16, 2025

Celebrating Small Business Week 2025
October 20 – 25, 2025 

Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs who power our Island economy! PEI’s small businesses are growing, innovating, and making a big impact in our rural communities and across the whole province.

We are partnering with business support organizations to provide a full week of learning and connecting opportunities. Check our training calendar HERE for more information or to register.

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Thinking of Exporting?

We can help connect you to the programs and people who can help. Check out some of these resources offered by CBDC, Innovation PEI and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

• Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) Click HERE for details. Application deadline is January 31, 2026. 
• Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund available until March 31, 2026. Find details HERE. 
• Pan-Atlantic Trade Programming Learn more about the Launch Export Atlantic Incubator and Market Entry Development programs! Trade Calendar for more information on upcoming trade missions! 

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Helping New Farmers Grow

Are you a new farmer in PEI looking to build a successful farm business? The Future Farmer Program 2.0 is designed to help you get started and grow. The program offers funding, mentorship, and training to support your journey. Participants can access support for up to 10 years, including help with business planning, skills training, and on-farm improvement projects. This is a great opportunity to turn your farming goals into reality. Apply or learn more here.

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Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.