The pace of business is accelerating. Are you up to speed?

In today’s world, good things do not come to those who wait—they come to those who take informed and decisive action. 

In this free, member-exclusive session, Jovanka Charbonneau, Senior Economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), will explain why striving for resilience is no longer enough. 

Based on insightful economic analysis, Jovanka will share how successful entrepreneurs are responding to rising competition, embracing new technologies like artificial intelligence, and pursuing growth despite ongoing uncertainty. 

Gain the practical strategies, fresh economic perspectives, and real-world takeaways that can help you identify new opportunities and get your business up to speed—faster. 

Agenda

7:30am-8:00am – Breakfast and Networking

8:00-9:00am – Economic Update from Jovanka Carbonneau

9:00-9:30am – Networking

 
About the Speaker 

Jovanka Charbonneau is a Senior Economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), where she oversees the organization's macroeconomic monitoring, forecasting, and the Monthly Economic Newsletter. She holds a master's degree in economics from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certification in big data and machine learning applied to economics and finance. A trusted voice in Canadian economic analysis, Jovanka has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs and business leaders navigate evolving risks and seize new opportunities—from interest rate shifts and inflation dynamics to U.S. trade policy and emerging sector trends. 

 
About BDC 

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) focuses on small- and medium-sized business owners, providing them financing, investment, and advice. As Canada’s development bank, we also support entrepreneurs who don’t fit the traditional mould, working with a network of partners and helping develop underserved markets to unlock economic potential. Our mission is to build strong, resilient businesses that drive Canada’s economic growth. BDC is a perennial Canada’s Top 100 Employer and B Corp certified. Learn more at bdc.ca or connect with us on social media.