Locally Connected Community Hub

Welcome to Our Newest Pro Member, Mike Butean - Advisor, Sun Life of Romi Financial Services Inc.! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Mike Butean, Professional Financial Advisor with Romi Financial Services Inc. (associated with Sun Life), as a Pro Member of the Locally Connected Community Hub!

Based in Kitchener and part of our Eastbridge chapter, Mike serves clients across Ontario, helping entrepreneurs and families with financial planning, investing, and insurance needs. His services include life insurance, health and dental plans, critical illness and disability insurance, TFSA and RRSP investing, and Group RRSPs.

Looking to plan for your family’s future, explore investment options, or find coverage for yourself or your business? Mike is someone worth getting to know!

👉 Explore Mike’s enhanced ConnectSWO profile and connect with him.
https://locallyconnected.glide.page/dl/d0a5f4/s/7a7321/r/Otoppf0tTNSfQUKqOUzqDQ

Thank you, Mike, for supporting the Community Hub and also contributing as an Ambassador. We’re glad you’re part of our growing community!

Ready to deepen your involvement, too? Our optional Civic and Pro Memberships offer more ways to get involved, support the Locally Connected Community Hub, and enjoy additional member benefits. Social Membership remains FREE!

👉 Explore all membership benefits and secure your membership.
https://www.locallyconnected.ca/join

Welcome to Our Newest Pro Member, Shawn Kavanaugh of RBC Dominion Securities! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Shawn Kavanaugh, Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, as a Pro Member of the Locally Connected Community Hub!

Based in Waterloo and part of our Kitchener-Waterloo chapter, Shawn offers investment and wealth management services, including financial planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. His services also include tax planning, insurance planning, and charitable giving strategies.

Looking to plan for retirement, explore your investment options, or consider the legacy you’d like to leave? Shawn is someone worth getting to know!

👉 Explore Shawn’s enhanced ConnectSWO profile and connect with him.
https://locallyconnected.glide.page/dl/d0a5f4/s/7a7321/r/tUPxj1laQxS9BtsGhSFM4A

Thank you Shawn, for supporting the Community Hub. We’re glad you’re part of our growing community!

Ready to deepen your involvement, too? Our optional Civic and Pro Memberships offer more ways to get involved, support the Community Hub, and enjoy additional member benefits. Social Membership remains FREE!

👉 Explore all membership benefits and secure your membership.
https://www.locallyconnected.ca/join

🎉 TODAY IS THE BIG DAY — BIZCON IS HERE!

The Locally Connected Community Hub is excited to be at BizCon Business Expo TODAY at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener!

As the Official Sponsor of the Bizcon: Exclusive VIP Experience, we’re looking forward to an afternoon filled with new connections, great conversations and opportunities to grow.

📍 BizCon Expo | 1:00–5:00 p.m.
⭐ Exclusive VIP Experience | 2:30–4:00 p.m.
🎟️ Still want to join us? You can RSVP for FREE!

RSVP FOR FREE ON OUR WEBSITE
https://www.simpletix.com/e/bizcon-exclusive-vip-experience-september-tickets-291479

👋 Be sure to drop by the Locally Connected Community Hub booth and say hello!

🎁 WE’RE GIVING AWAY TWO FREE PRO MEMBERSHIPS!
Stop by our booth for your chance to win a one-year Community Hub Pro Membership and enhanced business profile.

Come meet the team, learn more about the Community Hub and enter to win!

See you at BizCon!

Get discovered. Get introduced. Get connected. 🚀

You work hard at what you do. Let’s make it easier for people to find you!

With a Locally Connected Community Hub Pro Membership ($100/year), you can showcase your business through an enhanced ConnectSWO profile—and a guaranteed welcome spotlight linking people directly to it!

🔎 Be found: Search by products and services, with filters for industry, location, service area, home chapter, and Pro Member status.

📲 Make connecting easy: One-tap links to call, text, email, visit your website, or book an appointment.

🙌 Show who you are: Display your headshot, business card, and company logo.

🔗 Keep referrals moving: Your profile is easy to share—and you can see how many times it’s been viewed.

👉 Become a Pro Member and explore all the benefits: https://www.locallyconnected.ca/join

Social Membership remains FREE. Pro is an optional way to build your visibility while supporting a more connected community.

📣 BIZCON IS THIS THURSDAY!

As the Official Sponsor of the Bizcon: Exclusive VIP Experience, the Locally Connected Community Hub has a few special opportunities for our community at the BizCon Business Expo — September 24 at Bingemans Conference Centre!

🎟️ ATTEND BIZCON FOR FREE!
Expo: 1:00–5:00 p.m. | VIP Experience: 2:30–4:00 p.m.
👉 RSVP FOR FREE ACCESS
https://www.simpletix.com/e/bizcon-exclusive-vip-experience-september-tickets-291479

📣 ONE EXHIBITOR BOOTH JUST BECAME AVAILABLE!
Showcase your business and generate new leads.

👉 Contact Heather Sanderson, DENMAR Displays & Exhibits Corp.
📞 519-821-8508 | 📧 [email protected]

☕ START THE DAY WITH NETWORKING!
World Café Networking Brunch | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Use promo code 20_OFF_LT for special pricing.
👉 REGISTER FOR THE BRUNCH
https://www.leadtribes.com/our-event-detail/world-cafe-networking-brunch

Brunch. BizCon. VIP Networking. Connect. Grow. Succeed. 🚀

Welcome to Our Newest Pro Member, Robert Dice - Insurance Made Simple! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Rob Dice, Broker at Insurance Made Simple, as a Pro Member of the Locally Connected Community Hub!

Based in Guelph and volunteering on the Guelph Business Connections committee, Rob serves clients across Ontario, offering life insurance, living benefits, plans for children, corporate insurance solutions, and group health benefits.

Looking to protect your family, explore coverage for your business, or provide health benefits for your team? Rob is someone worth getting to know!

👉 Explore Rob’s enhanced ConnectSWO profile and connect with him.
https://locallyconnected.glide.page/dl/d0a5f4/s/7a7321/r/UZBx3tRqTrWs0pUFAmPldA

Thank you Rob, for supporting the Community Hub. We’re glad you’re part of our growing community!

Ready to deepen your involvement, too? Our optional Civic and Pro Memberships offer more ways to get involved, support the Locally Connected Community Hub, and enjoy additional member benefits. Social Membership remains FREE!

👉 Explore all membership benefits and secure your membership.
https://www.locallyconnected.ca/join

Welcome to Our Newest Pro Member, Jonathan Hunt of In Collusion! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Jonathan Hunt, CEO and Founder of In Collusion, as a Pro Member of the Locally Connected Community Hub!

Based in Brantford and part of our Paris Area chapter, Jonathan helps businesses and organizations strengthen partnerships, develop programs and events, and build community connections. His services also include leadership coaching, connection strategies, and public speaking support.

Looking to explore a new partnership, strengthen an existing program, or become a more confident communicator? Jonathan is someone worth getting to know!

👉 Explore Jonathan’s enhanced ConnectSWO profile and connect with him.
https://locallyconnected.glide.page/dl/d0a5f4/s/7a7321/r/c5c50UpgRnC7N8w6g6PnwQ

Thank you Jonathan for supporting the Community Hub. We’re glad you’re part of our growing community!

Ready to deepen your involvement, too? Our optional Civic and Pro Memberships offer more ways to get involved, support the Community Hub, and enjoy additional member benefits. Social Membership remains FREE!

👉 Explore all membership benefits and secure your membership: https://www.locallyconnected.ca/join

📛 Make every introduction easier! Personalized Community Hub nametags are now available for purchase.

Help fellow members put a name to your face at your next meetup—and every connection after that!

👉 Order yours: https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/TkqXDm6zF?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK

📢 Calling all Accounting & Tax Professionals!

This September, our Trusted Circle is shining a spotlight on Accounting & Tax Professionals across our communities.

Each month, Trusted Circle highlights a different industry, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, shared insights, and stronger local connections across our chapters.

Whether you’re an accountant or tax professional looking to grow your network or someone hoping to connect with a trusted expert, these meetups are a great opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and make valuable connections.

Trusted Circle is all about building a network of professionals you know, trust, and feel confident recommending, and we’d love to have you be part of it.

Upcoming September Meetups ⬇️

📍Tuesday, September 9 TOMORROW
Stratford Area Business Connections
Wild Wing (Stratford)

📍 Tuesday, September 15
Guelph Business Connections
Kelseys Original Roadhouse (Guelph)

📍 Monday, September 21
Cambridge Business Connections
Farm League Brewing (Cambridge)

📍 Monday, September 28
Eastbridge Business Connections
St. Louis Bar & Grill (Waterloo)

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

🚀 BizCon is coming to Kitchener — and Community Hub members are invited to join us for FREE!

On Thursday, September 24, the Locally Connected Community Hub is heading to BizCon Business Expo at Bingemans Conference Centre.

As the Official Sponsor of the Bizcon: Exclusive VIP Experience, we’ve secured some great perks for our Community Hub members:

🎟️ FREE attendee access
⭐ Exclusive VIP Networking Lounge
🍴 Catered food & drinks
🤝 Dedicated space to connect and build relationships
📣 VIP Experience: 2:30–4:00 p.m.
📍 Full BizCon Expo: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

👉 REGISTER FOR FREE:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/bizcon-exclusive-vip-experience-september-tickets-291479

📣 WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS AT BIZCON?

We’ve also secured an exclusive $499 exhibitor rate for the FIRST SEVEN Community Hub businesses looking to showcase their products and services, make new connections and generate business leads.

And it gets even better...

🔥 If we secure all seven exhibitors, BizCon will create a branded LOCALLY CONNECTED COMMUNITY HUB PAVILION, giving our participating businesses even greater visibility and promotion on the expo floor!

Only seven opportunities are available — first come, first served.

👉 LEARN MORE:
https://www.locallyconnected.ca/bizcon

Interested in exhibiting? Contact John Reiser at 905-581-2512 or [email protected].

Connect. Grow. Succeed.

We’ll see you at BizCon! 🚀