Muskoka Business Week 2026
Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026
Muskoka Business Week features a week of events where local businesses, employers and employees, entrepreneurs and community partners can connect, learn and share ideas.
Explore more than 15 workshops, presentations, networking opportunities and training on topics including business supports and resources, workforce development, skilled trades, artificial intelligence, energy and workplace health and safety. Find an event below and register for the sessions you want to attend.
Monday, November 23
| Less Busy Work. More Muskoka. |
| Learn practical ways to use artificial intelligence (AI), automation and other systems to reduce administrative work in your small business. Workshop hosted by Savvy Community Coworking Centre. |
| Launching Muskoka Business Week: Resources, Support & Success |
| Discover the organizations available to help Muskoka businesses start, grow and adapt.
Presentation by The District of Muskoka, in partnership with Muskoka Futures and Venture Muskoka
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| Muskoka Founders Circle Meet and Greet Networking |
| Learn about the Muskoka Founders Circle and connect with other participants.
Hosted by Muskoka Founders Circle.
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| Muskoka Airport Open House |
| Step inside Muskoka Airport on a guided, multi-stop tour to learn about exciting projects ahead, meet airport tenants, and explore local career opportunities.
Hosted by Muskoka Airport.
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Tuesday, November 24
| Save Energy, Save Money: Information Session for Muskoka Small Businesses |
| Learn about the Save on Energy Small Business Program, including available incentives, eligibility, how to apply and resources to help reduce energy costs and improve efficiency.
Presentation by Elexicon Energy, Hydro One, Lakeland Power, and Summerhill.
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| Child Care Is Economic Infrastructure: Building the Workforce and Economy of Tomorrow |
| This workshop explores early learning and child care as essential economic infrastructure, not simply a family service. Designed for chamber executives, economic developers, and business leaders, it explores how strong Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) systems can address labour shortages, improve business productivity, support workforce participation, and develop future talent.
Participants will also explore the economic impact of ELCC and how investment in the sector can benefit Muskoka’s economy. Panel discussion hosted by the District of Muskoka.
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| Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Health and Safety |
| Learn about workplace health and safety responsibilities and how different roles work together to create safer workplaces.
Workshop hosted by Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce.
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| Port Sydney/Utterson & Area AGM and Business of the Year Awards |
| Annual General Meeting (AGM), awards and networking event.
Hosted by Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber of Commerce.
To learn more about the Chamber and the event. |
Wednesday, November 25
| Retainable, Sustainable Workforce |
| Learn what makes employees stay, and why they leave. Explore what job seekers are looking for in a workplace and learn practical ways to attract and retain employees through engagement, inclusion and workplace flexibility.
Presentation by Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services.
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| Building Community through Social Enterprise: Open House |
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Social enterprises are changing how communities address workforce shortages, housing affordability, economic development, and social inclusion. As Muskoka’s construction-based social enterprise, Community Builders demonstrates how a non-profit can generate economic value while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and strengthening the local workforce. Learn how collaboration with employers, community partners, and other organizations, can build stronger communities, expand economic opportunity, and create lasting social and economic impact across Muskoka. Open house hosted by Community Builders Muskoka.
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| Expert Exchange Services |
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Details coming soon. Hosted by the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce.
Registration coming soon |
| Indigenous Awareness Training with Kelly Brownbill |
| Indigenous Awareness Training is a dynamic three-hour, in-person workshop that gives you a clear, practical foundation in Canadian–Indigenous relations and the real-world issues facing Indigenous communities today.
Hosted by Muskoka Area Indigenous Leadership Table (MAILT).
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| Building Muskoka’s Workforce: Skilled Trades Sector Circle |
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A behind-the-scenes look at innovation in Muskoka’s building sector, expert perspectives and facilitated Sector Circle discussions. Hosted by Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce and Tooketree.
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Thursday, November 26
| Shift Happens, the Muskoka Business Week Conference |
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Flagship business conference hosted by the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Scotiabank, Marquee Benefits, IION, Simcoe Muskoka SkillForce, Employment North and the District of Muskoka.
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| Southeast Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (SEGBAY) AGM and Awards |
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Annual General Meeting (AGM), awards and recognition event hosted by SEGBAY Chamber of Commerce.
To learn more about the Chamber and the event. |
Friday, November 27
| Muskoka Business Week Closing Q&A |
| As Muskoka Business Week 2026 comes to a close, join us for an open Q&A session focused on navigating non-profit supports and workforce development. Local representatives will be present to answer your questions live and provide guidance tailored to your organization.
Event hosted by The District of Muskoka, in partnership with Muskoka Futures and Venture Muskoka.
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Partners
Muskoka Business Week is led by the District of Muskoka and supported by local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, area municipalities and community groups.
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