# WEBINAR: Boosting Business Productivity featuring BDC's Chief Economist

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Join Pierre Cléroux, BDC's VP of Research and Chief Economist, for insights from BDC's new 'Canadian Entrepreneurs on Productivity' study.

**Link: [Boosting Business Productivity featuring BDC's Chief Economist | Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boosting-business-productivity-featuring-bdcs-chief-economist-tickets-1781595402809?aff=oddtdtcreator)**

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**About This Event**

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) invites you to a live webinar hosted by Dana McCauley, CEO of CFIN, in collaboration with BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada).

Canada's productivity gap is one of the biggest barriers to growth for food and beverage processors - 28% lower than the U.S. and 18% lower than the G7 average. This session will break down why that matters and what small and medium-sized enterprises in the F&B sector can do about it.

You'll hear from Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC, who will share findings from BDC's latest productivity report and explore practical, low-cost strategies to boost efficiency, improve margins, and strengthen competitiveness.

**What to Expect**

- The Productivity Challenge – Understand how productivity affects wages, competitiveness, and long-term growth-and where Canadian processors are falling behind.

- Practical Strategies – Learn how to get lean, engage employees, and invest in smart technology to improve output. See real examples from companies like Gourma, Rosso Coffee and MacArthur's Flowers that have successfully boosted productivity.

- Expert Insights – BDC's Chief Economist will discuss the top levers for improving productivity and how F&B SMEs can get started without major capital investments.

- Self-Assessment – Identify your biggest productivity challenges and assess your readiness for change with live participation tools and interactive polls.

- Resources & Next Steps – Learn about BDC's productivity toolkits, financing programs and CFIN's member resources to help turn insights into action.

**Why Attend?**

This is a must-attend for food and beverage processors who want to work smarter, not harder. You'll walk away with clear next steps, practical tools, and expert-backed insights to improve efficiency and profitability.

**This is a free virtual webinar. Register even if you can't attend live, you'll receive the recording:**

**[Boosting Business Productivity featuring BDC's Chief Economist | Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boosting-business-productivity-featuring-bdcs-chief-economist-tickets-1781595402809?aff=oddtdtcreator)**