Start Strong: Social Media 2026

Schedule

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Scarborough Town Centre | Toronto, ON

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Start Strong: Social Media Strategy, top local influencers sharing how they built and scaled successful social media brands
About this Event

January 2026

Start Strong: Social Media Strategy

Kick off your day on Jan 21, 2026, 8:30–10:00 AM with an exclusive pre-opening networking event at Scarborough Town Centre, featuring morning bites and meaningful connections!

The Scarborough Business Association and Scarborough Spots is hosting Start Strong: Social Media Strategy for 2026, an inspiring panel where social media influencers share their journeys and how they started, scaled their platforms, and built successful brands.

Meet the panelists: Steve Gaskin (Retro Kid), Anna Peng (Great Fountain), and Karen Calibuso (Scarborough Town Centre), moderated by Jesse Asido (Scarborough Spots). Their combined social media reach, over 500k!

Plus — Winners Announced!

We’ll be announcing the winners of our Smartphone Competition: Putting Scarborough Businesses in the Spotlight.

Apply: Thesba.ca
Deadline: January 15, 2026

Winners receive:

  • SBA recognition & promotion
  • Feature with Scarborough Spots on Instagram
  • iPhone & accessories
  • And more!

Start 2026 inspired, connected, and ready to grow your social media strategy!

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Where is it happening?

Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Drive, Toronto, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

CAD 22.90

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