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An Honest Conversation About What Is Really Happening Inside Our Businesses

Running a business can feel isolating, especially when you are the person making the decisions, paying the bills and carrying the responsibility when things do not go according to plan. Small Business Unfiltered brings business owners together for an open conversation about the challenges, decisions and opportunities we are facing.

This is not a webinar, presentation or sales event. It is a moderated roundtable where business owners can speak honestly, compare experiences and learn from people who understand what it takes to run a business.

The conversation will be shaped by the people attending and may include cash flow, rising costs, marketing, sales, staffing, technology, AI, systems, changing customer behaviour, work-life balance and the decisions being carried into 2027.

You do not need to arrive with answers. Bring a question, a current challenge, an experience worth sharing or simply a willingness to listen and contribute when you feel comfortable.

Who Should Attend?

Small Business Unfiltered is open to business owners from all industries and stages. It is particularly valuable for those who are re-evaluating their direction, dealing with change, making difficult decisions or looking for practical insight from other owners.

There will be opportunities to make meaningful connections, but this is not traditional networking and direct sales pitches are not permitted.

Event Information

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free to attend
Registration: Advance registration is required

The conversation will be moderated by Debi Katsmar, CEO and Marketing Strategist at Prowl Communications. With more than 40 years in marketing and business, Debi is known for helping business owners see what is really getting in their way and where they need to focus next.

Pull up a chair. Let’s talk—unfiltered.

Register for Small Business Unfiltered