Locally Connected Community Hub

Patio Vibes, Lake Views, Real Connections—The Community Hub Mid-Summer Meetup Lands at the iconic Victoria Park Boathouse!

Summer is made for waterside patios, good conversation, and even better company—and that's exactly what we've got in store for you

Join us on Monday, August 17 as the Kitchener-Waterloo Business Connections chapter of the Locally Connected Community Hub heads to The Boathouse DTK in beautiful Victoria Park.

Picture this: the sun setting over the lake, a patio buzzing with new faces and familiar ones, and plenty of room to mingle, network, take in some love music afterwards – and just enjoy summer at its best.

Whether you're looking to make new business connections or simply soak up the evening by the water, this is the meetup you don't want to miss.

RSVP at

Kitchener-Waterloo Business Connections (August 2026) Meetup Tickets | Locally Connected Community Hub Join us at THE BOATHOUSE DTK (Victoria Park) for the Kitchener-Waterloo Business Connections August Meetup. Business happens organically through relationship building, and personal connections are made based on shared interests. Click here to RSVP.

Building stronger communities starts with meaningful conversations.

Today, Jason Kipfer had the opportunity to meet with Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett, to share more about the Locally Connected Community Hub, our growing network, and our commitment to creating more inclusive, safe, and welcoming communities—especially by encouraging greater youth engagement.

The meeting came on the heels of Tuesday's Cambridge Business Connections meetup at ZAZ Bistro, where 65 community members came together to connect, build relationships, and support local.

Thank you, Mayor Liggett, for taking the time to learn more about our mission and the positive impact community connections can have across Cambridge. We look forward to welcoming you to a future Community Hub meetup!

Together, we're strengthening our communities—one connection at a time.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Today feels like the perfect day to share an exciting milestone for the Locally Connected Community Hub. What started as a series of local networking events in a single Waterloo-based neighbourhood has grown into something much bigger: a community built around connection, collaboration, and supporting the places we call home.

We are excited to share that the Locally Connected Community Hub is now officially registered and will operate as a mission-driven social enterprise.

Our mission is simple: to help strengthen communities by creating opportunities for people to connect, support local businesses, participate in community life, and build meaningful relationships.

Everything we do is guided by four pillars: Live, Work, Play, and Shop Local, because communities aren’t experienced in silos. We live in them, work in them, gather in them, and support them every day.

As we continue to grow, revenues generated through the Community Hub will be reinvested into programming, volunteer coordination, chapter growth, technology, storytelling initiatives, and other community-building activities that help create lasting impacts.

This is an exciting next chapter in our evolution, and we’re just getting started! Keep an eye on your inbox and our social channels over the coming weeks as we share more about the future of the Community Hub and new ways you can get involved.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far. We’re looking forward to building stronger communities together.

Happy Canada Day.

⚽️ Exclusive Offer for Locally Connected Community Hub Members!

Join fellow soccer fans and cheer on Team Canada at Maxwell's Concerts & Events during our Team Canada World Cup Watch Party on Friday, June 12th!

Watch the match on three big screens with full sound, enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, and take part in prizes and giveaways throughout the event.

As a special offer for Locally Connected members, use promo code LOCALLYCONNECTED to receive 50% OFF admission tickets.

Event Highlights:
⚽️ Team Canada World Cup Watch Party
📺 Three big screens with full sound
👨👩👧👦 Kids 12 & under are FREE
🍔 Food truck on-site
🎁 Prizes & giveaways
🇨🇦 Jerseys encouraged

Bring the whole family and help us create an unforgettable atmosphere as Canada takes the pitch.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and use promo code LOCALLYCONNECTED to save 50%.

We look forward to cheering on Team Canada with you!

Maxwell's Concerts & Events
35 University Avenue East, Waterloo

Paul Maxwell
President
Maxwell's Concerts & Events

After a successful Kitchener-Waterloo meetup at The Canadian Brewhouse, we still have three more opportunities to connect with our community this June!

This month's Trusted Circle is shining a spotlight on Automotive Mechanics and Specialists. The purpose of Trusted Circle is to help build a network of professionals you know, trust, and confidently recommend. These are the people you want in your corner when you need expert advice, reliable service, or a trusted recommendation.

Whether you're an automotive professional or simply looking to expand your network and meet great people in the community, we'd love to see you at one of our upcoming events.

:round_pushpin: Wednesday, June 10 (THIS WEDNESDAY! :tada:)
Niagara Region Business Connections
Bridgewater Brewery
60 Niagara St, Welland

:round_pushpin: Monday, June 22
Eastbridge Business Connections
ThunderStorm Productions
283 Northfield Dr E, Waterloo

:round_pushpin: Tuesday, June 23
Paris Area Business Connections
The Dragon Sports Bar & Grill
14 Main St S, St. George

Please note: We've moved our Eastbridge meetup from its usual last Monday of the month to the second-last Monday in June due to the long weekend.

As always, tickets are free! Grab yours: www.locallyconnected.ca/rsvp.

We can't wait to see you there!

Patio season is officially here! ☀️

Join us next week for our Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter Meetup at the as we kick off summer patio season the right way.

Come early for dinner on the patio, then join us from 7pm–9pm for networking, great conversation, and community connections — and if you want to keep the night going, stick around because the DJ takes over starting at 9pm. :notes:

This meetup also marks the first event for June’s Trusted Circle, where we’ll be spotlighting automotive mechanics and specialists all month long. The goal is simple: to help build a community of trusted professionals you know, rely on, and confidently recommend.

Whether you work in the automotive industry or just want to grow your local network, we’d love to see you there.

As always, tickets are free — RSVP here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/kitchener-waterloo-business-connections-ju-tickets-261328

The photos are in from last night's Cambridge Business Connections Meetup at The Mule Cambridge.

Special thanks to Lee T-mone Ly-Nhiavu of First Sons Solutions for supporting this month's Cambridge Meetup as our Happy Hour Meetup Sponsor.

The Meetup wouldn't be a success without the support of Rob Cooper Photography for capturing the energy and vibe throughout the evening.

The online photo gallery is available at https://photos.app.goo.gl/1aBx48ujFqk39zsf8

We hope to see you at an upcoming meetup! Be sure to RSVP at https://www.locallyconnected.ca/rsvp

Cambridge Business Connections: May 2026 Meetup (The Mule Cambridge) · Wednesday, May 20 📸 Shared album · Tap to view!

Join us next Monday for our Eastbridge Business Connections Meetup at Stockyards Brewing .

Come connect, chat, and build new relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

A big thank you to Depth Training & Physiotherapy for being our Happy Hour Sponsor for this event. Through their sponsorship, we’re able to offer attendees some light refreshments to enjoy while mingling and making connections.

As we wrap up our May meetups, this will be the final Trusted Circle spotlight featuring Financial Advisors and Insurance Specialists before we shift to a new industry focus in June.

At the heart of Trusted Circle is building a network of professionals you know, trust, and confidently recommend.

Whether you work in finance or are simply looking to connect with professionals in the industry, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people in your community.

As always, tickets are free. RSVP here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/eastbridge-business-connections-may-2026-m-tickets-263797

We’re getting excited for tomorrow evening’s Guelph Business Connections Meetup at Royal City Brewing & Beer Hall!

A special thank you to Blue22 Studio and Eazy Benefits for supporting this month’s meetup as our Happy Hour Meetup Sponsors.

As we approach 50 registrations, there’s still room if your evening opens up and you’d like to join us for a great night of connection, conversation, and community.

Be sure to drop your name and let us know you can make it:

Guelph Business Connections (May 2026) Meetup Tickets | Locally Connected Community Hub Join us at ROYAL CITY BREWING & BEER HALL in Guelph for the Guelph Business Connections May Meetup. Business happens organically through relationship building, and personal connections are made based on shared interests. Click here to RSVP.

The Locally Connected Community Hub is thrilled to welcome John Ohorodnyk, Managing Director, Head of Benefits & Retirement at Eazy Benefits, as a new Associate Community Hub Partner.

Eazy Benefits is a leading Canadian group benefits consulting firm and a one-stop shop for employee group benefits and retirement programs. Their mission is simple: to make managing benefits and retirement plans effortless for businesses through tailored solutions, strategic insights, and exceptional service that help organizations support employee well-being, attract top talent, and achieve their business goals.

You’ll begin seeing John at a growing number of Community Hub meetups throughout 2026, and we encourage you to introduce yourself and learn more about how Eazy Benefits is helping businesses across Canada.

Please join us in giving John and the team at Eazy Benefits a warm welcome to the Locally Connected Community Hub!