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-- ADVERTISEMENT -- The Oakville Chamber of Commerce and Business Development Bank of Canada present BDC SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2015 October 19-23 Knock down barriers. Dare to grow. From Start-Up to Global Leader It started in Oakville 27 years ago. One man, a truck and an idea. Be inspired... Hear the President of Shred-it International ULC tell the story of this remarkable company's entrepreneurial journey. The Oakville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Business Development Bank of Canada, is pleased to present President of Shred-it International ULC, Vince De Palma, as the keynote speaker for the Small Business Week Kickoff Breakfast on Monday October 19, 2015. The secure information destruction company is a global leader now operating in 15 countries. Tickets on sale at www.oakvillechamber.com. In keeping with this year's theme "Knock down barriers. Dare to grow," the chamber invites all small business professionals and entrepreneurs to take part in their events from October 19 to 23, including a Business After Hours Trade Show on October 21 and a Lunch & Learn on October 23 on how to create winning strategies for social media success. This is the 24th year the Oakville Chamber of Commerce has celebrated Small Business Week by offering opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn from experts and network with like-minded professionals and potential clients. Oakville is home to hundreds of small businesses that help create the dynamic community in which we live. The Chamber is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports and builds upon their success. All tickets are available at www.oakvillechamber.com or by calling (905)845-6613. Vince De Palma President of Shred-it International ULC Small Business Week Events At-A-Glance Monday October 19 Kickoff Breakfast with Vince De Palma 7:30am Registration & Breakfast 8:00am Keynote Presentation Oakville Conference Centre Member $35; Non-Member $45 Wednesday October 21 Business After Hours Tradeshow 5:00pm - 8:00pm Oakville Conference Centre Free to Members and first-time guests. Want to be an exhibitor? Email Jad@oakvillechamber.com Members and non-members are welcome to register for all events. Registration is available online at www.oakvillechamber.com. No registration is required to attend Wednesday's Business After Hours Trade Show, unless interested in obtaining a booth. The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the Oakville business community. Interested in a membership? Contact Marc Tremblay, VP Membership Development Marctremblay@oakvillechamber.com Phone: (905) 845-6613 x204 Fax: (905)845-6475 700 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON L6K 3W5 Friday, October 23 Lunch & Learn: Social Selling Winning Strategies for Media Success 11:30am - 1:00pm St. Joseph's Banquet & Conference Centre Member $35; Non-Member $45 BDC's Small Business WeekTM is a registered trademark of the Business Development Bank of Canada