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May 21, 2027Metro Toronto Convention CentreFree for small business owners
raoof@canadiansme.ca+1 437 778 4446
The Small Business Show, Toronto, May 2027
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Presented byIG Private Wealth Management
Sponsors & partners

Stand with Canada's small business community

Sponsorship puts your brand at the centre of the country's SME conversation — on stage, on the floor, and in CanadianSME Small Business Magazine.

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Brand activations on the exhibit floor
The reach

The premier nexus for Canadian business innovation

Sponsoring or exhibiting puts your brand in front of an audience that has already raised its hand — and in front of millions more across the CanadianSME channels before and after the day itself.

6,000+
Total registrations
3,000+
Businesses engaged
1.5M
Social impressions — organic
3M
Social impressions — paid

A unique opportunity to connect with small business owners

Sponsoring the Small Business Show is an unparalleled opportunity to foster meaningful connections within the heart of Canada's entrepreneurial landscape. It elevates your brand's visibility and credibility, and aligns it with the values of innovation, resilience and growth that drive SMEs.

Elevate your brand at the CanadianSME Small Business Show

Elevate your brand

The Show sets the standard for SME events. Sponsoring gives your brand prestige and positions you as an industry frontrunner advocating for small businesses nationwide.

Enhance business relations at the CanadianSME Small Business Show

Enhance business relations

Sponsorship is relational. Beyond branding lies the chance to solidify old relationships and cultivate new ones with high-profile industry leaders.

Connect with your target market at the CanadianSME Small Business Show

Connect with your target market

A room filled with industry leaders, ambitious entrepreneurs and thriving SME owners — direct interaction with a prime audience.

Generate new leads at the CanadianSME Small Business Show

Generate new leads

Visibility translates to opportunities: collaborations, partnerships and clients, not just a logo placement.

Extend your reach at the CanadianSME Small Business Show

Extend your reach

The Show garners worldwide attention and global stakeholders — project your brand beyond borders.

Drive thought leadership at the CanadianSME Small Business Show

Drive thought leadership

A stage for innovators. Share pivotal insights, inspire others and guide aspiring entrepreneurs.

Who you'll reach

Attendee profile at the CanadianSME Small Business Show.

Small business owners up to 50 employees58%
Small business owners up to 100 employees25%
Small business owners with 100+ employees21%

Sponsorship opportunities

A sponsorship here is not a logo on a banner. It is a full day in the room with the people who decide what Canadian small businesses buy, build and believe in — founders, operators and the partners who serve them. Every package below is a different depth of that access, and every one can be tailored to the outcome you care about.

Presenting PartnerSOLD
$40,000

Event association and exclusive event partner recognition. You are recognized as the primary sponsor with prominent 'in association with' branding throughout the event.

1Event association: the Show acknowledged as 'in association with' your brand
2Logo coverage across event literature, website, social media, media wall, leaflets, digital boards and stage
3Premium 10 × 20 ft booth in a prime location
4Brand exposure in all press releases and web banners
Sold for 2027 — ask about other tiers

This tier is sold for 2027. Talk to us about the remaining partnership tiers.

Platinum Partner
$30,000

Recognition as a platinum partner for Small Business Show 2027, with comprehensive branding across the event.

1Platinum partner event association
2Logo across event literature, website, social media, media wall, leaflets, digital boards and stage
3Premium 10 × 20 ft booth location
4Brand exposure in press releases and web banners
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Diamond Partner
$25,000

Diamond partner recognition for the Small Business Show 2027 with keynote and premium booth placement.

1Diamond partner event association
2Logo across event literature, website, social media, media wall, leaflets, digital boards and stage
3Premium 10 × 20 ft booth location
4Brand exposure in press releases and web banners
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Gold Partner
$18,000

Positions your brand at the forefront, fostering connections with influential industry stakeholders.

1Prominent logo placement on the Show website
2Logo in direct mails, invitations and magazine inserts
3Logo across all social media platforms
4Logo on the media wall, Show leaflets and stage
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Silver Partner
$15,000

Enhanced visibility and valuable engagement opportunities across the Show.

1Prominent logo on the Show website
2Logo in direct mails, invitations and magazine inserts
3Logo across all social media platforms
4Logo on the media wall, Show leaflets and stage
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Bronze Partner
$10,000

Comprehensive exposure and benefits across the Show for your brand.

1Prominent logo on the Show website
2Logo in direct mails, invitations and magazine inserts
3Logo across all social media platforms
4Logo on the media wall, Show leaflets and stage
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Business Mixer Networking Sponsorship
$10,000

Exclusive sponsor of the key networking reception — your brand synonymous with community-building.

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1Branding throughout the reception venue: banners, digital displays, table signage
2Customized engagement activities such as a photo booth, games or raffle draw
3Exclusive networking access for your representatives with VIPs, speakers and business leaders
4Named as exclusive sponsor in pre-event marketing, website, social media and press releases
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Registration Desk Sponsorship
$12,000

The first point of contact for every attendee — maximum exposure from the moment participants arrive.

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1Prominent branding at the registration desk visited by every attendee
2Exclusive rights to brand the registration area
3Named as exclusive Registration Desk Sponsor in pre-event emails and social posts
4Logo and link featured on the official event website
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Lanyard SponsorshipSOLD
$8,000

A distinctive, constant branding opportunity worn by every attendee.

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1Your logo on all attendee lanyards
2Constant brand visibility throughout the event
3Special mention in event marketing, emails, social media and website
4Sole branding on lanyards
Sold for 2027 — ask about other tiers

This tier is sold for 2027. Talk to us about the remaining partnership tiers.

Conference App Sponsorship
$8,000

A tech-forward way to engage attendees with prominent digital exposure.

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1Logo on the app landing page, headers, footers and splash screens
2Dedicated 'sponsored by' section for your content
3Branded push notifications (subject to approval)
4Custom content: sponsored sessions, video messages or digital brochures
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Demo Stage Sponsorship
$7,000

Sponsor the central Demo Stage in the exhibition area, with announcements throughout the event.

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1No fewer than 12 opportunities to interact with attendees on and off stage
2Recognition as a pillar of community support for small business
3Three 10-minute presentation slots
4Logo and session details on the website Demo Stage section and event programme
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Delegate Bag Sponsorship
$7,000

Your brand travels with every attendee during and after the event.

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1Logo prominently displayed on all delegate bags
2Promotional insert: brochures, flyers or merchandise inside the bags
3Special mention in event emails, social media and press releases
4Extended brand recall as attendees reuse the bags
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Keynote Speaker Sponsorship
$6,500

Associate your brand with the event's highlight sessions and their peak attendance.

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1Brand association with an influential keynote speaker
2Exclusive on-stage signage and logo on screen before and after the keynote
3Named as Keynote Speaker Sponsor in marketing, social posts, press releases and website
4Logo in digital broadcasts or live streams of the keynote
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Ask about availability — tiers are confirmed first come, first served.

Panel Speaking Opportunity
$3,500

A seat in a candid discussion about the evolving SME landscape with industry experts.

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1Expert positioning for your brand and representative
2Interactive engagement with fellow panellists
3Direct audience insights from a diversified SME audience
4Brand synergy through shared reach with other experts
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Workshop / Masterclass Sponsorship30 minutes only
$3,500

Present a workshop or masterclass and position your organization as a thought leader.

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130-minute workshop or masterclass on your topic of expertise
2Logo and workshop description on the event website
3Session description and speaker bio in the event programme
4Promotion in pre-event newsletters and social posts
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Demo Stage Presentation15 minutes only
$1,000

A dedicated Demo Stage slot to spotlight your innovations in front of SME decision-makers.

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1Live product showcase in real time
2Engage and educate: explain features, benefits and answer questions
3Lead generation with a keen, relevant audience
4Immediate feedback to inform future product iterations
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Past and present sponsors

Partners who have supported the Small Business Show. 2027 partners will be announced as they join.

Connect with us for more details

Maheen Bari, Client Manager
Exhibitor services
+1 437 778 4446
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