The Nov. 22 event in Toronto featured speeches and workshops designed to help entrepreneurs grow their companies. Photography by Katherine Scarrow/The Globe and Mail
Open this photo in gallery: The Globe and Mail's Small Business Summit was held on Nov. 22 at MaRS Discovery District
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Open this photo in gallery: The event is designed to provide information and inspiration to entrepreneurs at all stages of growth
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Open this photo in gallery: The program boasted an itinerary of specialized keynote speakers, workshops and networking opportunities to give you the professional insight you need
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Open this photo in gallery: Small business owners and operators from across the province joined us for the day-long event
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Open this photo in gallery: Along with the sessions, registrants were treated to breakfast, lunch and networking sessions
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Open this photo in gallery: Open this photo in gallery: Report on Small Business editor Sean Stanleigh welcomes attendees
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Open this photo in gallery: Open this photo in gallery: In a keynote addres, Jamie Salter, CEO of Authentic Brands and Toronto native, outline the process of competing in the fascinating business of representing celebrity estates
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Open this photo in gallery: In the first panel session of the day, CEOs from a selection of Canada's most successful small businesses share their stories on launching and running thriving businesses
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Open this photo in gallery: Entrepreneurs Fiona Gilligan, Phil White and Eric Fournier speak with Derek DeCloet
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Open this photo in gallery: Marivel Taruc, reporter with CBC News Toronto, offers her advice
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Open this photo in gallery: In the Building a Fanbase session, Matthew Slutsky, founder of BuzzBuzzHome explains how he builds a community on his website
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Open this photo in gallery: Open this photo in gallery: Rebecca MacDonald, founder and current Executive Chair of Just Energy Group, closes the day with a final keynote address
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