About this Event
This isn't where you come to pitch your business and ask others "so, what do you do?"
It isn't where introverts have to wonder what to say to keep the conversation going.
It isn't where you have to put up a facade to look "professional" in hope of a business opportunity.
The Calgary Entrepreneurs' Community Social Night is a monthly gathering for entrepreneurs who are tired of pitching themselves and collecting business cards from people you'll never talk again.
This is where you come to be a human, who happens to be in business.
This is where you come to have real conversations beyond just the small talk, and leave with real meaningful connections.
When you go home that night, you think of those who you met who who were going through a similar journey as yours, or who you discovered common interests with.
Not just... "I met a realtor, a personal trainor, and an insurance broker."
It's a connection-first approach to building relationships between business owners.
It's about building real community.
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Why connection-first?
"I'm looking to grow my business—how is this going to help me?"
Because we believe that people do business with people they know, like, and trust.
And that starts with a real conversation.
When you focus on building connections first, you might walk away with:
- A new collaboration or opportunity
- A referral partner
- A fresh perspective on a problem you've been stuck on
- A new business buddy
- A date, maybe (hey, it's happened)
- Or maybe just a really good night out
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About us:
We've grown from 4 people grabbing a beer to a community of 300+ Calgary entrepreneurs who show up every month to do something simple — be real with each other.
This is a space where we support each other to grow,
We celebrate each other,
We build meaningful connections beyond just the 'small talk'.
Here's what people are saying:
"Would you like to be around people who connect instead of pitch?" — Eric Wulder
"This event is so amazing the discussions we had with total strangers was just a different feel!" — PJ Vilkhu
"Most networking events feel like everyone is trying to sell themselves — this was a great change." — Anonymous Attendee
"You get to meet entrepreneurs who are going through the same stuff you are, and have some good conversations while doing it. — Anonymous Attendee
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Special thank you to our sponsors & collaborators!
Photographer: Michaela Tomic | Perspectives by MT
Agenda
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Doors open
Info: Grab your name badge and icebreaker cards at check-in.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Order Food & Drinks
Info: Get settled, order food and drinks, and ease in at your own pace.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome Speech
Info: Vanessa briefly welcomes the room and sets the tone for the night.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Open Connection Time
Info: This is your chance to have the kinds of conversations you've been craving. Get to know the human behind the business.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Door prizes!
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Wrap-Up
Info: Feel free to stay, keep the conversations going, and exchange info with the people you want to stay in touch with.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cleaver on 17th, 524 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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