Small Business Expo
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Small Business Expo to take place on Saturday, February 8th from 11 am – 4pm.
BEDC is excited to be starting the New Year off with an opportunity to help existing and new entrepreneurs calibrate and get ready for 2025. The Small Business Expo will be held in the Gymnasium at Cedar Bridge Academy where BEDC will host over twenty businesses and organisations that provide support services to small businesses. In addition to the trade-show style vending opportunity to promote business services, there will also be panel discussions that focus on four key topics:
1: The Art of Attraction: Branding & Packaging
2: The Content Formula: Engaging Audiences with Impact
3: Men in Business: Black Men Redefining Small Business
4: Tech it Easy: AI for Your Business
We invite all of Bermuda’s Entrepreneur’s, small business owners, and the public to attend!
Engage | Learn | Inspire | Experience | Grow
This event is FREE to attend! RSVP below today to let us know you are coming.
Hourly Schedule
Small Business Expo 2025
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Welcome & Networking Nook
- • Introduction to the Expo • Acknowledgement of sponsors and partners • Vending and Business-to-Business (B2B) Interaction Time
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- Panel 1 -The Art of Attraction: Mastering Branding & Packaging
- The Art of Attraction: Mastering Branding & Packaging will explore how effective design and strategic packaging can capture attention, communicate brand identity, and drive customer engagement. Panelists will share insights on creating visually impactful branding and packaging that stands out in competitive markets and resonates with target audiences.
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Networking Nook
- Vending and Business-to-Business (B2B) Interaction Time
- 12:30pm - 1:00pm
- Panel 2 - The Content Formula: Engaging Audiences with Impact
- "The Content Formula: Engaging Audiences with Impact" focuses on strategies for creating compelling content that captures attention, builds connections, and drives engagement. The discussion will cover key elements such as storytelling, authenticity, and tailoring content to resonate with target audiences, offering practical tips to maximize impact across various platforms.
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Lunch
- Food Available For Purchase
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm
- Panel 3 - Men in Business: Black Men Redefining Small Business
- "Men in Business: Black Men Redefining Small Business" celebrates the journeys of Black men who have launched and grown successful small businesses. This panel will explore their experiences, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm
- Networking Nook
- Vending and Business-to-Business (B2B) Interaction Time
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
- Panel 4 - Tech it Easy: AI for Your Business
- "Tech it Easy: AI for Your Business" explores how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. This panel will discuss practical applications of AI, accessible tools, and strategies to integrate AI effectively into small and medium-sized businesses.
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm
- Networking Nook
- Vending and Business-to-Business (B2B) Interaction Time
- 3:50pm - 4:00pm
- Closing Remarks
- Summarizing the day's insights • Thank you to attendees, panelists, and sponsors
