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2026 ST. PAUL BUSINESS SUMMIT

Learn. Connect. Lead. Grow.

Stronger Businesses. Stronger Communities.

October 23 & 24, 2026 | Portage College – St. Paul Campus
5205 50 Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta

Two Days Built for Business. 

Practical Strategies. Meaningful Connections. Real Results.

The St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2026 St. Paul Business Summit, bringing together business owners, managers, supervisors, employees, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders from across the Lakeland region and beyond.

Running a business today means balancing rising costs, workforce challenges, changing technology, employee well-being, regulatory responsibilities, and the everyday demands of keeping operations moving.

Sometimes, the most valuable thing you can do is step away from working 

IN your business and spend time working ON your business.

This Summit is designed to help you do exactly that.

Over two focused days, participants will gain practical knowledge, explore solutions to real business challenges, discover valuable resources, and build relationships that can support long-term success.

IDEAS ARE GOOD. EXECUTION IS BETTER.

Our goal is for every attendee to leave with more than a notebook full of ideas — we want you to leave with clear priorities, useful tools, and a plan to put what you've learned into action.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

Grow Revenue & Strengthen Your Business
Explore strategies for improving sales, marketing, customer relationships, business operations, and long-term growth.

Improve Financial Confidence
Better understand financial decisions, business responsibilities, profitability, and the importance of planning for sustainability.

Build Stronger Teams
Discover practical approaches to leadership, employee development, workforce attraction and retention, accountability, and workplace culture.

Work Smarter with Technology
Explore how artificial intelligence, technology, and improved business systems can help increase efficiency and reduce everyday pressures.

Protect Your Business & Your People
Gain insights into legal responsibilities, tax compliance, workplace wellness, emergency planning, crime prevention, and community safety.

Turn Ideas into Action
Take part in the Summit's 90-Day Action Planning experience to identify priorities and develop meaningful next steps for your business or organization.

MORE THAN PRESENTATIONS

The St. Paul Business Summit is designed to encourage participation, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.

Throughout the event, attendees can enjoy:

• Main-Stage Presentations — Hear from business leaders and experienced professionals.

• Practical Breakout Sessions — Choose sessions that address the challenges and opportunities most relevant to you.

• Business Exhibitors & Resources — Discover products, services, programs, and organizations supporting business growth.

• Networking Opportunities — Connect with entrepreneurs, employers, professionals, and community leaders.

• Business Discussions & Panels — Exchange perspectives on opportunities and challenges affecting our regional economy.

• Friday VIP Networking Experience — An exclusive, limited-capacity evening opportunity for additional connections.

• 90-Day Action Planning — Transform new knowledge into clear priorities and practical next steps.

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE ROOM

The Summit Trade Show provides an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and service providers to showcase their products, services, expertise, and resources directly to attendees.

Whether you're looking to introduce your business, promote new services, build relationships, or connect with potential customers and partners, exhibiting puts your organization in front of an engaged business audience.

SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Support Business Growth. Strengthen Our Region.

The St. Paul Business Summit is made possible through the support of businesses and organizations committed to professional development, collaboration, and a stronger regional economy.

Sponsorship provides an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to local business while gaining recognition and connecting with business professional and community leaders.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

If you're involved in business, this Summit is for you.

Whether you own a small business, manage a large organization, supervise employees, work in a professional role, support entrepreneurs, serve on a board, or are exploring a new business opportunity, the Summit offers valuable learning and connections.

We encourage participation from businesses of every size and industry, including agriculture, trades, retail, hospitality, professional services, nonprofits, and organizations supporting regional economic development.

You don't have to navigate today's business challenges alone.

INVEST IN YOURSELF. 

INVEST IN YOUR TEAM. 

STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.

When businesses invest in learning, leadership, innovation, and collaboration, the benefits extend beyond their own operations.

Stronger businesses create opportunities, support employment, contribute to local prosperity, and help build vibrant communities.

The St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring this opportunity to our region and invites you to be part of the conversations, connections, and ideas that will help shape our future.

MORE DETAILS AND AGENDA CAN BE FOUND HERE