About this Event
Celebrate the finalists and winners of the biggest Maple Ridge Innovation Challenge yet! Awards, networking, and refreshments!
Join us on Monday, October 19 at The Patch Brewery for the big reveal as we announce the winners of the 2026 Innovation Challenge and kick off Small Business Week in Maple Ridge. Four local businesses will share in more than $17,000 in cash and in-kind prizes provided by our generous sponsors.
Tickets are $20 (plus GST) per person and include:
- admission to the event
- one beverage of your choice
- snacks from the kitchen at The Patch
- networking time with fellow businesses and innovators
- Innovation Challenge memento
Thank you to our Innovation Challenge sponsors:
- Ridge Meadows College
- Pitt Meadows Plumbing
- Super HR
- Markayting Creative Agency
- Oakton FC
- Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce
- MHWP Law
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Networking
🕑: 05:30 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: Mayor Dan Ruimy will greet guests
🕑: 05:40 PM
Presentation in the Under 5 year category
Info: Awards will be presented by Will Carne from Ridge Meadows College
🕑: 06:00 PM
Presentation of over 5 year category
Info: Awards will be presented by Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems
🕑: 06:30 PM
Program ends - networking
Event venue & nearby stays
The Patch Brewery, 12745 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, Canada
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