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We Advocate for SMEs

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Talent: Find, train, and retain talent

By Linda Martin Results

The Most Powerful Force on Earth: Building Harmonized Teams at Work

Learn to build harmonized and high-performing teams.

Earn a completion certificate.

5 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts October 30, 2023

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Talent: Find, train, and retain talent

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By Linda Martin Results

Thank God It’s Monday! Creating a Culture Where People Want in and Choose Powerfully to Stay In!

Learn how to create a company culture that attracts and retains best-in-class talent.

Earn a completion certificate.

5 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts October 2, 2023

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Talent: Find, train, and retain talent

By Salary.com

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, How Can We Pay Fairest of All?

Learn how to achieve fair pay and manage pay equitably.

Earn a completion certificate.

3 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts October 10, 2023

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and retain talent

By SkillsCamp (9552600 Canada Inc.)

New & Early Talent: Attracting, Retaining, Engaging and Intergenerational Collaboration

Learn how to recruit and engage your teams in this new world of work.

Earn a completion certificate.

3 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts November 7, 2023

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Financial Growth Strategies: Find, attract, and secure funding

By The Big Leaf

Investor Readiness: Preparation and Planning for Funding Opportunities

Learn to prepare and plan for funding opportunities.

Earn a completion certificate.

3 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts October 10, 2023

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Financial Growth Strategies: Find, attract, and secure funding

By Family Enterprise Canada

Compass for Entrepreneurial Families

Learn to navigate the challenges facing family businesses.

Earn a completion certificate.

2 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts September 13, 2023

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Talent: Find, train, and retain talent

By Linda Martin Results

The Most Powerful Force on Earth: Building Harmonized Teams at Work

Learn to build harmonized and high-performing teams.

Earn a completion certificate.

5 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts October 30, 2023

Learn More

Talent: Find, train, and retain talent

5 (1)

By Linda Martin Results

Thank God It’s Monday! Creating a Culture Where People Want in and Choose Powerfully to Stay In!

Learn how to create a company culture that attracts and retains best-in-class talent.

Earn a completion certificate.

5 sessions and is offered 2 times this year.

Next cohort starts October 2, 2023

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Who we are

The SME Institute by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is a first-of-its kind service that provides the training, support and advice your small business needs to adapt, grow and thrive. Along with being your one-stop shop for services and resources, we are a community of partners, mentors and peers who are committed to the collective success of SMEs.

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What we do to create opportunities

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Training

Our training programs can help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to grow and take your business to the next level.

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Consulting

Our network of trusted service providers can offer the advice, expertise and resources you need to tackle your next challenge and achieve your goals.

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Networking

Our community of SMEs, entrepreneurs, service providers and mentors can provide the connections, sounding boards and answers your business needs to thrive.

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