On November 6-10 there was a forum of entrepreneurs held in Petrozavodsk on the problems of small and medium business development. The busy agenda of the Business Week included a plenary session with the participation of the Head of the Republic of Karelia, roundtable discussions, training seminars and conferences. Thus, in addition to solution of the business development issues, the event contributed to the improvement of business and government interaction, training and networking among the participating entrepreneurs. As part of the Business Week, awards were also presented in the following categories: Young Entrepreneur, Best Entrepreneur of the Year, Best Exporter.

At the official awards ceremony of the Yarmarka Entrepreneurs Ball a memorial sign "Exporter 2018 of the Republic of Karelia" was presented.