About this Event
Picture this: A networking event, but instead of asking "so, what do you do?" you meet over ice-breaker games, pool tables, and a drink.
This ISN'T...
- where you deliver a well rehearsed 60-second pitch on your business.
- where you put up a professional facade in hope of a business opportunity
- where you collect a pile of business cards from people you'll never talk again.
But, it IS where...
- you come to make a lasting impression, with people who will remember you.
- you come to have real conversations beyond just the small talk, and leave with meaningful connections.
- you come to be a human, who happens to be in business.
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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🎁 Special Christmas Party Edition 🎄
- Come with your best Christmas-Themed Attire (bonus points for Ugly Christmas Sweater! )
- Come ready to play fun games to help you meet strangers
- Take pictures in our Christmas Photobooth
- ...and more surprises!
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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!
Vanessa Sophie, Host and Organizer | @iamvanessasophie
Michaela Tomic, Photographer | 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 - 07:00 PM
Food, Drinks & Mingling
Info: Get settled, order food and drinks, and take pictures in the photobooth!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Christmas Games & Ice-Breakers
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Door prizes!
🕑: 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Mingling & Partying
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
BEERTALES KITCHEN AND BAR, 3975 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.