About the Event

The Chamber’s Company of Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (CYPE) and the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) continue the Elevate Your Edge series with an engaging conversation focused on entrepreneurship.

Whether launching a side hustle, scaling a growing company, or turning an innovative idea into a sustainable venture, entrepreneurship requires resilience, adaptability, leadership, and strategic decision-making. Through an inspiring panel featuring local founders and business leaders, attendees will hear candid stories about taking risks, overcoming challenges, building successful businesses, and creating impact in the Fraser Valley.

Designed for students, alumni, young professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs, this session will provide practical insights, real-world lessons, and meaningful connections to help participants advance their own entrepreneurial journey.

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Event Details

Date: October 26, 2026
Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus, EFCIE (Building K), Room K180
Dress Code: Business casual or smart casual

Presented By:
CYPE (Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce)
Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE)

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What You’ll Learn

• How entrepreneurs identify opportunities and turn ideas into action
• Lessons learned from risk-taking, setbacks, and business pivots
• Strategies for growing a business and building an effective team
• How leadership evolves throughout the entrepreneurial journey
• The role of innovation in creating long-term success
• Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders

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Featured Panelists

List of panelists will be published soon!

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Who Should Attend?

• Students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, or business leadership
• Recent graduates exploring entrepreneurial opportunities
• Emerging entrepreneurs and early-stage founders
• Young professionals looking to develop entrepreneurial thinking and leadership skills
• Anyone interested in hearing real stories from local business leaders and founders

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Why Attend?

• Learn directly from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Gain practical insights into launching, growing, and sustaining a business
• Discover strategies for navigating uncertainty and embracing innovation
• Connect with students, professionals, alumni, and entrepreneurs from across the Fraser Valley
• Leave inspired with actionable ideas to support your own career or entrepreneurial goals

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Register

Registration is hosted through the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.

Complimentary registration is available for UFV alumni, students and CYPE members.