About this Event
Surviving to Thriving Business Edition Networking Event
Build the Business. Strengthen the Person. Expand Your Network.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 207 Edgeley Blvd, Unit 8, Vaughan, ON L4H 4B5
🎟 $10 Community Admission | Light Refreshments Included
Behind every business is a person, and behind every success story is a journey that most people never get to see.
Surviving to Thriving: Business Edition is an evening created to bring together business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals from Vaughan and the surrounding GTA for meaningful networking, honest conversations and real connection.
This isn't about walking into a room, handing out as many business cards as possible and leaving with a stack of names you may never speak to again.
We want to create an environment where people actually connect.
Come meet other local business owners, share what you're building, talk about the challenges you're facing, discover new opportunities and create relationships that could help you take your next step.
What to Expect
Throughout the evening, we'll explore the real person behind the business—the successes, challenges, lessons, failures and turning points that come with entrepreneurship.
The evening will include meaningful networking, interactive conversations, practical tools and inspiring stories designed to help you look at where your business is today and where you want to take it next.
🎤 FEATURED BUSINESS SPEAKER — TO BE ANNOUNCED
We're currently looking for a male business owner or entrepreneur from Vaughan or the surrounding GTA who is willing to share the REAL story behind his business.
We're not looking for a perfectly polished success story.
We want to hear about your trials and tribulations—the challenges, mistakes, setbacks and moments when you weren't sure whether you were going to make it, along with the lessons that helped you move from surviving to thriving.
If you feel called to share your journey and would like to be considered as a featured speaker, please reach out to:
Who Is This Event For?
Whether you're an established business owner, entrepreneur, professional, someone building something new, or simply looking to connect with the Vaughan business community—you are welcome.
Come ready to meet people, have real conversations and perhaps find the connection, idea or opportunity you didn't know you needed.
Real Businesses. Real People. Real Progress.
Hosted by The Violet Flame Spiritual Wellness
Let's create what's next.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Event Agenda
Host: The Violet Flame Spiritual Wellness
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**6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Doors Open + Welcome Networking**
Arrive, grab a light refreshment and start connecting with local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals.
**6:30 PM – 6:45 PM | Welcome: Surviving to Thriving**
Opening remarks from **Adelie LaViola, The Violet Flame Spiritual Wellness**, and an introduction to the intention behind the evening.
**6:45 PM – 7:15 PM | Featured Business Speaker — To Be Announced**
A real conversation about entrepreneurship—the trials, setbacks, lessons, turning points and experiences behind building a business.
**7:15 PM – 7:45 PM | The Energy Behind the Business — Adelie LaViola**
An interactive conversation exploring how the person behind the business impacts leadership, decision-making, confidence, relationships and growth.
**7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Refreshment + Connection Break**
Take a few minutes to refresh, connect and continue the conversations.
**8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | The Connection Exchange: “I Need / I Can Offer”*
Event venue & nearby stays
Render Media, 207 Edgeley Boulevard, Vaughan, Canada
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