Small Business & Entrepreneurship Networking Afternoon

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library, Auditorium | Toronto, ON

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Join us for a fun afternoon of mixing, mingling, and meaningful connections with entrepreneurs and small-business owners.
About this Event

Welcome to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Networking Afternoon!

Join us at North York Central Library for a fun afternoon of mixing, mingling, and meaningful connections with entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Swap ideas, meet potential collaborators and mentors, and leave with practical insights and new contacts to move your venture forward. Please register in person, or scan the QR Code above.

Presented as part of Small Business Month and Toronto Public Library's Small Business Networking (SBN) series, designed to spark connection, conversation, and possibility for Toronto's diverse entrepreneurial community.

This program is part of TPL’s Newcomer Entrepreneurship Initiative, and reflects our commitment to championing inclusive entrepreneurship by uplifting newcomer, Black, and women entrepreneurs. Through storytelling, shared experiences, and open conversations, we celebrate and support the diversity of Toronto’s small business community.

Location: Auditorium (2nd floor), North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St North York, ON, M2N 5N9

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

*Food and non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided. While we strive to offer allergy-aware options for common dietary needs, food is prepared and served in shared facilities and we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, [email protected], or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Generously supported by:

Scotiabank, Meridian, Holdbest Foundation, and with support from Google.org

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Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library, Auditorium, 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

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