CCSBE Membership

Join a global network of entrepreneurship educators, researchers, and practitioners.

Resources for Educators, Researchers, and Practitioners

Best practices shared by global network working to advance entrepreneurship.

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CCSBE’s SSHRC Research on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Examining practices in developing and sustaining entrepreneurial networks for immigrants.

About CCSBE

The Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) – Conseil canadien de la PME et de l’entrepreneuriat (CCPME ) is the preeminent membership-based organization in Canada promoting small business and entrepreneurship, with its membership comprised of academics, researchers, educators, practitioners, community members, and policy-makers dedicated to advancing and supporting small business and entrepreneurship.


CCSBE-CCPME is a federally incorporated non-profit organization.


CCSBE’s mission is to provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge, practice, and ideas among people working in the support of or the development of small businesses and entrepreneurship.
CCSBE’s Annual Conference serves as a convening voice for those working and/or researching in fields related to the advancement, understanding and support of small business and entrepreneurship – and brings together participants from many geographical locations, occupations, and educational and experiential backgrounds – including researchers, educators, practitioners, community members and policy makers.


The aim of the CCSBE conference is to provide an engaging and collaborative marketplace for the exchange of ideas, research, insights, and best practices among academics, practitioners and policy influencers for the benefit of small business and entrepreneurship.

Meet Our Team

Board Of Directors

John MacRitchie

President, Chair of the Board

John MacRitchie President, CCSBE

Mike Henry

Past President


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Howard Lin

Editor in Chief, JSBE

VP Research

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Rafik Kurji

Treasurer


Joyline Makini

Director

Joline Makini

Chris Holt

Director

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Donna Heslin

Director

Cassandra Dorrington

Director

Dhirendra Shukla

Director

Yuanyuan Wu

Director

Muhammad Mohiuddin

Director

John MacRitchie President, CCSBE

A Message from CCSBE’s President

There has never been a more important time for the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship as we recognize and work to advance the role of small business and entrepreneurship to Canada’s economic well-being.

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are critical to the post-pandemic recovery. Many have borne the brunt of lockdowns and shifts of economic activity during the pandemic and surviving has often meant adapting their business to new models and markets. With over 1.2 million small businesses employing over 8.4 million people in Canada, they represent 97.9% of all businesses and contribute almost half of the GDP generated by the private sector.

Not counted in the economic statistics is the role of small businesses as the backbone of many communities. They support our kids’ sports teams, our community service organizations, and our events both financially and through the skills and enthusiasm of the entrepreneurs. At the local level in both small and large communities, you will find business owners and entrepreneurs contributing as coaches, community leaders and mentors.
Small businesses are the seeds for growth in our economy. From growing small businesses come the next generation of large, global businesses, often bringing new research to improve our lives in Canada, creating new jobs, bringing productivity improvements and generating higher standards of living.

We invite you to join us at our annual conference. It is a great opportunity to celebrate entrepreneurship and small business, contribute what you have learned in your research and practice, and meet enthusiastic colleagues.

Benefits Of Becoming A Member:

  • Access to CCSBE’s Journal Of Small Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Online resources for researches, educators, practitioners
  • Journal editor & publication workshop
  • Networking across Canada & globally
  • CCSBE newsletter
  • CCSBE LinkedIn network
  • Conference discount
  • Entrepreneurship events (virtual & online)
  • Introduction to researchers, educators, entrepreneurs and policy makers
  • Join the community developing entrepreneurship across Canada

CCSBE 2021 Conference Highlights

The Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship – (conseil Canadien de la PME et de l’entrepreneuriat – CCSBE/CCPME) is part of a global network dedicated to the advancement and development of small business and entrepreneurship. Our annual conference brings together a diverse group of leading researchers, educators, practitioners, and public policy advocates with a desire to advance entrepreneurship and further the development of small business enterprises. Check out a sample of presentations and discussions from our 2021 conference.

CCSBE podcast resources

Black Women In Entrepreneurship

Indigenous-led Innovation And Social Entrepreneurship

Lessons From The Field: Small Businesses Pivoting And Adapting

Work-Integrated Learning And Talent Development: Skill-Building for Canada’s Future

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Black Women In Entrepreneurship

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Preparing Racialized Youths for Post-Pandemic Entrepreneurship or Employment in Canada

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Supplier Diversity and Canadian Women-Owned SMEs

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Canadian Immigrant Entrepreneurship

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Regenerative Economic Recovery Through Indigenous-led Innovation

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University-based Entrepreneurship Education Programs Across Canada

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Check out the entrepreneurship education programs at universities and community colleges across Canada.

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Women In Entrepreneurship

The CCSBE members and conference is filled with talented and hard working Canadian women in entrepreneurship. From researchers and phd candidates to some of Canada’s most successful female CEO’s. Join our members and get involved with these amazing women.

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Building An Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Attend a 2-day Masterclass: Learn the strategies, systems and insider secrets used by the top advertising experts across every major marketing channel. Get access to 50+ hours of hyper-focused speeches, exclusive interviews, and in-depth panels discussing everything entrepreneurship.

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Integrated Entrepreneurship Education

The CCSBE members and conference is filled with talented and hard working Canadian women in entrepreneurship. From researchers and phd candidates to some of Canada’s most successful female CEO’s. Join our members and get involved with these amazing women.

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Leveraging Entrepreneurship Resources

Attend a 2-day Masterclass: Learn the strategies, systems and insider secrets used by the top advertising experts across every major marketing channel. Get access to 50+ hours of hyper-focused speeches, exclusive interviews, and in-depth panels discussing everything entrepreneurship.

Become A CCSBE Member

Benefits OF Our Membership

Hear From Our Journal Contributors

Academic

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  • Access to CCSBE’s Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Access to journal editor
  • Publication workshops
  • Conference discounts

Entrepreneurs, Employees, Intrapreneurs

Business

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  • Members only resources
  • Access to CCSBE newsletter
  • Access to CCSBE’s LinkedIn Network
  • Introduction to researches, entrepreneurs, policy makers across Canada / globally

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Accelerator

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  • Access to CCSBE newsletter & network
  • Expanded network of colleagues and collaborators
  • Access to professional network of thought leaders, researchers, educators, accelerators
  • Invitation to national and regional events promoting entrepreneurship across Canada

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Watch, Learn, Share

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Steve Blank’s Keynote

Watch Steve Blank’s keynote speech presenting his research.


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Resources for Researchers

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