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SUMMARY:BDC’s Economic Outlook: Trends and Insights for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:BDC's Economic Outlook: Trends & Insights for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners\n\n\n\nJoin the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for a timely and informative presentation by Pierre Cl roux\, BDC's Chief Economist and VP of Research.\n\n \n\nAs a highly respected voice in Canadian economics\, Mr. Cl roux will share his insights on the key trends shaping our business environment\, and what entrepreneurs and business owners can expect heading into the second half of 2025.\n\n\n\nThis exclusive\, in-person event will explore:\n\n What's in store for the economy in the second half of 2025\n\n How uncertainty and U.S. trade policy will affect your business\n\n The latest BDC research and sector-specific trends\n\n\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that can support smarter\, more confident business decisions.\n\n\n\n Date: Monday\, July 21\, 2025\n\n Time: 11:15 AM 2:00 PM\n\n Location: Delta Hotel by Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront (208 St. Mary's River Drive)\n\n Registration: FREE ADMISSION with the donation of a canned good/non-perishable towards the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre!\n\n\n\n 11:15 A.M. Registration Opens & Networking\n\n 12:00 P.M. Lunch\n\n 12:45 P.M. Presentation\n\n 1:30 P.M. 2:00 P.M. Q&A\, Wrap-up & Media\n\n\n\nAbout Pierre Cl roux\n\nPierre Cl roux was appointed Vice President\, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. He leads a team of experts analyzing economic data and business trends to help Canadian entrepreneurs make informed decisions.\n\nWith over 25 years of experience\, he has held influential roles both in Canada and internationally\, including with the Government of Quebec\, Saudi Arabia\, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.\n\nIn addition to guiding entrepreneurs\, Mr. Cl roux also advises BDC's senior leadership team and oversees its marketing and industry research functions.\n\n \n\nPresented by Title Sponsor - BDC & Community Sponsor - Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation\n\nWe are proud to present this event in partnership with BDC Canada's Business Development Bank and the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation\, we thank them for their generous support. \n\n \n\n Questions? Contact: info@ssmcoc.com
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\nBDC&rsquo\;s Economic Outlook: \;Trends &\; \;Insights for Entrepreneurs &\; Business Owners
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\nJoin the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for a timely and informative presentation by Pierre Clé\;roux\, BDC&rsquo\;s Chief Economist and VP of Research.
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\n\nAs a highly respected voice in Canadian economics\, Mr. Clé\;roux will share his insights on the key trends shaping our business environment\, and what entrepreneurs and business owners can expect heading into the second half of 2025.
\n
\nThis exclusive\, in-person event will explore:
\n&bull\; What&rsquo\;s in store for the economy in the second half of 2025
\n&bull\; How uncertainty and U.S. trade policy will affect your business
\n&bull\; The latest BDC research and sector-specific trends
\n
\nDon&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that can support smarter\, more confident business decisions.\n
\n
📅\; Date: Monday\, July 21\, 2025
\n🕚\; Time: 11:15 AM &ndash\; 2:00 PM
\n📍\; Location: Delta Hotel by Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront (208 St. Mary&rsquo\;s River Drive)
\n🎟\;️\; \;Registration: FREE ADMISSION \;with the donation of a canned good/non-perishable towards the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre! \n\n\n
🕦\; 11:15 A.M. &ndash\; Registration Opens &\; Networking
\n🍽\;️\; 12:00 P.M. &ndash\; Lunch
\n📊\; 12:45 P.M. &ndash\; Presentation
\n❓\; 1:30 P.M. &ndash\; 2:00 P.M. &ndash\; Q&\;A\, Wrap-up &\; Media
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\nAbout Pierre Clé\;roux
\nPierre Clé\;roux was appointed Vice President\, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. He leads a team of experts analyzing economic data and business trends to help Canadian entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
\nWith over 25 years of experience\, he has held influential roles both in Canada and internationally\, including with the Government of Quebec\, Saudi Arabia\, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
\nIn addition to guiding entrepreneurs\, Mr. Clé\;roux also advises BDC&rsquo\;s senior leadership team and oversees its marketing and industry research functions.
\n \;
\nPresented by Title Sponsor - \;BDC &\; Community Sponsor - Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation
\nWe are proud to present this event in partnership with BDC &ndash\; Canada&rsquo\;s Business Development Bank \;and the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation\, we thank them for their generous support. \;
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\n📧\; Questions? Contact: \;info@ssmcoc.com