Small Business Summit
Name:
Small Business Summit
Date:
October 21, 2025
Time:
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
This half-day experience is tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to elevate their business through self-empowerment, inspiring stories, and community connection.
What You’ll Experience:
Keynote Presentation: James Boettcher, Custodian of Culture & CEO | Righteous Gelato
James has the honour of leading the team at Righteous, Canada’s #1 Gelato Company, and knew early on that whatever his life’s work would turn out to be, doing good and having fun would be at the heart of it.
Acquiring Fiasco, which would become Righteous, in the dead of winter in 2009, with nothing more than good vibes and a commitment to doing whatever it takes, James has ensured that this little scoop shop that could would become a force for good, an industry leader, and the kind of company you would want your mom or dad to work for.
His heart centered leadership, disruptive vision, honesty in craft and innovative approach to culture has charted the course for Righteous’ tremendous growth and earned the nod for several local and national awards including Top 40Under40, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® and most recently Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.
Righteous is now available in every grocer in Canada, and hundreds of doors in the USA.
A man of passion and enthusiasm, James is committed to building something that matters, and creating things that make the world more awesome.
Panel Discussion: Beyond the Bottom Line: Purpose, Passion and the Power of Local Business
Learn from visionary entrepreneurs shaping Windsor-Essex through values-driven leadership, innovation, and impact.
Learn from visionary entrepreneurs shaping Windsor-Essex through values-driven leadership, innovation, and impact.
Panelists:
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Richard Peddie – Amherstburg Business Owner & Philanthropist
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Jason Trussell – Franchise Owner & National Speaker, JnJ Foods Inc. O/A McDonald’s
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Brenell Dean – Paralegal & Business Consultant, TPP Partner Inc. & Good Tell Advisory Inc.
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John Alvarez – Co-owner, F&B Hospitality Group
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Ameen Fadel – CEO & Co-owner, Cedar Valley
Breakout Sessions
Marketing Playbook: Seven Tactics for Real Growth
Presenter: Chris Hanna, All In Content
Discover seven proven marketing tactics to drive real growth in today’s digital-first world. Walk away with actionable strategies, AI-powered tools, and micro-hacks you can implement immediately to boost visibility and customer acquisition.
Presenter: Chris Hanna, All In Content
Discover seven proven marketing tactics to drive real growth in today’s digital-first world. Walk away with actionable strategies, AI-powered tools, and micro-hacks you can implement immediately to boost visibility and customer acquisition.
Lead to Thrive: Building Resilient, High-Impact Teams
Presenter: Jennifer Charron, Logic Executive Search
Strong teams are built through intentional leadership and culture. Learn how to foster trust, prevent burnout, and create an environment where your team thrives—so your business can too.
Funding Your Future: Unlock Capital for Business Growth
Presenter: TBA
Accessing capital can be the game-changer your business needs. This session explores the funding landscape, including grants, loans, and investment options, with practical strategies to secure the resources that fuel growth.
Presenter: Jennifer Charron, Logic Executive Search
Strong teams are built through intentional leadership and culture. Learn how to foster trust, prevent burnout, and create an environment where your team thrives—so your business can too.
Funding Your Future: Unlock Capital for Business Growth
Presenter: TBA
Accessing capital can be the game-changer your business needs. This session explores the funding landscape, including grants, loans, and investment options, with practical strategies to secure the resources that fuel growth.
Building a Legacy: A Leader’s Blueprint for Sustainability & Impact
Presenter: Frank Abbruzzese, Author & President, AlphaKOR
Gain a roadmap for building an organization that lasts through values-based leadership, authentic networking, and strategic decision-making. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, these timeless principles will help you succeed and leave a lasting mark.
Presenter: Frank Abbruzzese, Author & President, AlphaKOR
Gain a roadmap for building an organization that lasts through values-based leadership, authentic networking, and strategic decision-making. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, these timeless principles will help you succeed and leave a lasting mark.
Why Attend?
This summit is your opportunity to:
✔ Gain practical insights from leading experts and entrepreneurs
✔ Choose the sessions that match your growth goals
✔ Build meaningful connections with business leaders and peers
✔ Walk away with tools, strategies, and inspiration to elevate your business
✔ Gain practical insights from leading experts and entrepreneurs
✔ Choose the sessions that match your growth goals
✔ Build meaningful connections with business leaders and peers
✔ Walk away with tools, strategies, and inspiration to elevate your business
