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SUMMARY:Preparing for the Future: Leveraging AI Technologies for Growth and Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Week 2024\n\nDid You Know? \n\n97% of SMEs that use AI found benefits to using it\, including time savings/improved efficiency\; increased growth\; better forecasting\; more effective marketing\; and improved customer service.\n\n62% of SMEs spent less than $5\,000 on AI implementation\n\nUp to 40% of business owners didn't realize they were using AI until presented with the definition and a list of AI-enabled tools.\n\nJoin us for an evening of networking\, light refreshments\, and stimulating conversation!\n\nDive into the world of AI with our captivating keynote speaker\, Pierre Cl roux\, Chief Economist at BDC. Pierre will unveil the compelling findings from BDC's latest AI study\, featuring a comprehensive literature review and a survey of over 1\,200 Canadian business owners.\n\nFollowing the keynote\, Pierre will be joined by OBOT CEO Sueling Ching for a fireside chat and audience Q&A. This is your opportunity as a business owner to learn how to build your business.\n\nWhat's in store:\n\n\n	Discover how Canadian businesses are harnessing AI-powered tools to revolutionize their operations.\n	Learn which businesses are leading the AI charge and the secrets to their success.\n	Explore how AI can help you control costs\, boost efficiency and sales\, and tackle labour shortages.\n	Understand the critical risks of not adopting AI and how to avoid being left behind.\n	Get practical tips on how to embark on your AI journey and transform your business.\n\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. \n\nReserve your spot today and be part of the AI revolution!\n\nAbout our Keynote Speaker\n\nPierre Cl roux was appointed Vice President\, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker\, he helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.\n\n\n\nMr. Cleroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank's senior management team and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist\, he has held several influential position that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad. \n\n\n\nThank you to our Presenting Partner BDC
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; clear: both\; cursor: text\; overflow: visible\; position: relative\; direction: ltr\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">\n<p class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" paraeid="{e0bb3164-9642-48e5-adb6-e85ea171b83d}{131}" paraid="43793909" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><strong>Small Business Week 2024</strong><br />\n<strong><em>Did You Know?</em></strong>&nbsp\;<br />\n97% of SMEs that use AI found benefits to using it\, including time savings/improved efficiency\; increased growth\; better forecasting\; more effective marketing\; and improved customer service.<br />\n62% of SMEs spent less than $5\,000 on AI implementation<br />\nUp to 40% of business owners didn&#39\;t realize they were using AI until presented with the definition and a list of AI-enabled tools.<br />\n<span style="color:#FF8C00\;">Join us for an evening of networking\, light refreshments\, and stimulating conversation!</span><br />\nDive into the world of AI with our captivating keynote speaker\, <strong>Pierre Cl&eacute\;roux\, Chief Economist at BDC</strong>. Pierre will unveil the compelling findings from BDC&rsquo\;s latest <a href="https://www.bdc.ca/en/about/analysis-research/the-ai-imperative-for-canada-entrepreneurs"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">AI study</span></a>\, featuring a comprehensive literature review and a survey of over 1\,200 Canadian business owners.<br />\nFollowing the keynote\, Pierre will be joined by OBOT CEO Sueling Ching for a fireside chat and audience Q&amp\;A. This is your opportunity as a business owner to learn how to build your business.</span></span><br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">What&rsquo\;s in store:</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Discover how Canadian businesses are harnessing AI-powered tools to revolutionize their operations.</span></span></li>\n	<li class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Learn which businesses are leading the AI charge and the secrets to their success.</span></span></li>\n	<li class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Explore how AI can help you control costs\, boost efficiency and sales\, and tackle labour shortages.</span></span></li>\n	<li class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Understand the critical risks of not adopting AI and how to avoid being left behind.</span></span></li>\n	<li class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Get practical tips on how to embark on your AI journey and transform your business.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<div class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. </span></span></div>\n\n<div class="Paragraph SCXW208349452 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; overflow-wrap: break-word\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; vertical-align: baseline\; font-kerning: none\; background-color: transparent\; color: windowtext\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Reserve your spot today and be part of the AI revolution!<br />\n<span style="color:#DAA520\;"><strong>About our Keynote Speaker</strong></span></span></span><br />\n<img alt="A person in a suit and tieDescription automatically generated" height="250" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3330/Image/PCleroux.png" style="box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px none\; vertical-align: middle\; max-width: 100%\; text-align: center\; outline: 0px\; color: rgb(68\, 68\, 68)\; font-family: Raleway\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; margin-left: 12px\; margin-right: 12px\; float: left\; width: 250px\; height: 250px\;" width="250" /><strong style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; font-family: verdana\; font-size: 14px\;">Pierre Cl&eacute\;roux </strong><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: verdana\;">was appointed Vice President\, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker\, he helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.<br />\n<br />\nMr. Cleroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank&#39\;s senior management team and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist\, he has held several influential position that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad. </span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; font-family: verdana\; font-size: 14px\;">Thank you to our Presenting Partner<strong> </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; white-space-collapse: preserve\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 128)\;"><span style="font-family: verdana\;"><strong>BDC</strong></span></span></span></div>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Bayview Yards 7 Bayview Station Rd. Ottawa\, ON K1Y 2C5 Free parking available on site
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