EX24 brings together US government officials, Canadian MPs, small business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from around the world to explore policy issues affecting small business, industry trends, economic development, technology and international trade.
Toronto, Canada, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Small Business Roundtable (SBR) has partnered with thirteen multinational organizations to host Entrepreneurship Exchange 2024 (EX24) on September 5th2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This one-day face-to-face summit will include plenary sessions led by several North American business leaders, including Michael Negron, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at the White House (National Economic Council), and Minister Anita Anand, Chair of the Treasury Board, Government of Canada , Member of Parliament, Oakville, who will deliver an opening speech for the host country. Also participating will be Arun Venkataraman, Under Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US Commercial Service.
This year, EX24, located in the city that will soon host the G7 Summit, expands on the EX23 talks in London by exploring the changing landscape of North America and its implications for business, the intersection of artificial intelligence, e-commerce and politics in the United States. the small business space and the future of North American entrepreneurship.
To commemorate EX24, SBR Co-CEOs Rhett Buttle and John Stanford issued the following statement: “At a time of dizzying global change, it is essential that North American leaders come together to explicitly focus on the continent’s job creation engines: entrepreneurs. This year’s forum explores the dynamic intersection of political, economic and technological changes affecting small businesses in North America. As we navigate today’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, we look forward to fostering insightful discussions and collaborative solutions among policymakers, industry leaders and entrepreneurs to empower small businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.”
“Billions of goods and services cross the Canada-US border every day, supporting millions of jobs across North America. As neighboring nations with shared values and intertwined economies, it is vital that we continue to foster our trade partnership and accelerate digital adoption to strengthen our small business sector, creating shared prosperity for all citizens. Events like EX24 are essential in bringing together leaders, policy makers and entrepreneurs to explore new opportunities for collaboration and ensure our small businesses can thrive in a rapidly evolving global and digital marketplace.“- Karim Bardeesy, executive director of the Dais at Metropolitan University of Toronto
“AmCham Canada is honored to be a part of Entrepreneurship Exchange 24. The dialogues and conversations that will take place during EX 24 fit well with our mission to promote the two-way flow of trade, investment, people and ideas across North America. Our goal is to be a resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses (and indeed businesses of all sizes) to help them reach their potential wherever opportunities take them in the United States or Canada.”- Bill Kitay, Director of AmCham Canada
“The Canadian American Business Council is pleased to support the EX24 Small Business Roundtable event in Toronto this September. This roundtable represents a unique opportunity for small business leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue, share ideas and explore innovative strategies for navigating today’s dynamic marketplace. We believe fostering these conversations will drive mutual growth and strengthen the transnational business landscape between Canada and the United States.“. – Beth Burke, CEO, Canadian American Business Council
EX24 partners include AmCham Canada, AmCham México, Canadian American Business Council, Canadian’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce, The Dias at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council, Export Development Canada, Mexico Institute-Wilson Center, US-Mexico Foundation, Canadian Women’s Business Organizations, Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce and Mexico-Canada Trade Alliance.
For additional information about the event, please email ex24@smallbusinessroundtable.org.
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