About this Event
🍁 October: Get Out of Your Usual Circle
September was about getting back in the room.
October is about who else is in the room.
The year is moving quickly. Your calendar is filling up, projects are underway, and before you know it, everyone will be talking about holiday plans and “next year.”
But there’s still plenty of time to make something happen.
So let’s get together, meet some new people, and see what comes from the conversations.
🍷 Welcome to Collab 519
This month, we’re heading to From The Vine in St. Thomas for an evening of connection, conversation, and local entrepreneurship.
Collab 519 isn't about walking into a room, collecting a stack of business cards, and hoping something comes from it.
It’s about actually meeting people.
People you might collaborate with.
People who might become clients.
People who know someone you need to meet.
People who simply get what it’s like to build something of your own.
And sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to open a door.
What’s Waiting for You?
🔥 Meet entrepreneurs outside your usual circle
🔥 Build relationships with local business owners
🔥 Expand your referral network
🔥 Discover potential collaborators, clients, and opportunities
🔥 Have conversations that go beyond “So… what do you do?”
🔥 Get out of your business bubble and see what other people are building
🔥 Enjoy an evening out with good people, good conversation, and a great atmosphere
And yes… there will be a door prize. 😉
How It Works
✔️ Structured speed networking so you can meet multiple entrepreneurs throughout the evening
✔️ Open networking before and after the structured rounds so you can spend more time with the people you click with
✔️ A relaxed, social atmosphere at From The Vine
✔️ A room full of local entrepreneurs who are open to connecting, collaborating, referring, and supporting one another
No awkward standing around wondering who you're supposed to talk to.
No cliques you have to break into.
No pressure to pitch everyone you meet.
Just a little structure to get the conversations started.
Why Collab 519?
Because we're awesome & we believe the best business opportunities often start with a conversation.
Not a sales pitch.
Not an elevator speech.
A conversation.
At Collab 519, we're building a community where entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, refer, recommend, and support each other.
Because you never know where one introduction might lead.
Your next client could be there.
Your next collaborator could be there.
The person who knows exactly who you need to meet could be there.
Or maybe you'll meet someone who simply becomes part of your corner of the entrepreneurial world.
You won't know until you show up.
🍁 Before the Year Gets Away From You...
We're heading into the final stretch of 2026.
This is usually when business owners start looking ahead, wrapping things up, planning for next year, and realizing just how quickly the year went.
Before you get completely buried in your own to-do list, take an evening to step outside of it.
Meet someone new.
Have a conversation.
Make an introduction.
Find out what other local entrepreneurs are working on.
You don't need another event where you stand around making small talk.
You need the right room—and the right conversations.
Come join us.
Event Details
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 From The Vine — St. Thomas, ON
🎟️ Spots are limited
Come ready to meet people, have some fun, and see what happens when local entrepreneurs get in the same room.
Pro Tip
Bring business cards—or have your contact information ready to share from your phone.
But more importantly:
Come curious.
Come open.
Come ready to connect.
You never know who you'll meet.
And you never know where the conversation might lead.
Agenda
🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Grab a Drink/Food get a seat
Info: Feel free to introduce yourself to others. Order a drink and relax, it's gonna be great
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Welcome
Info: The event coordinators introduces Collab 519 leaders, followed by a fun business ice breaker to get the ball rolling.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Speed Networking
Info: Engage in 10 minute rounds of speed networking (per group), where participants rotate partners and exchange contact information for follow-up.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Referral Sharing, Contests, & Closing
Info: Attendees share referrals passed during the event, raffles winner announced, quick closing remarks.
Event venue & nearby stays
From the Vines, 168 Curtis Street, St. Thomas, Canada
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