Toronto’s Best Business Networking Event for Small Business Owners

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

45 Sheppard Ave E suite 803 | Toronto

BNI Ascend
Publisher/HostBNI Ascend
Toronto\u2019s Best Business Networking Event for Small Business Owners
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Welcome to BNI Ascend- Toronto’s newest, most diverse, fast-growing business networking chapter.
About this Event

BNI Ascend is where Toronto's multicultural, multi-industry small business owners meet with intent: to build trust, exchange referrals, and grow revenue through long-term partnerships.
This is NOT a casual social networking event. It's a structured, multi-vertical networking event, designed for small business owners and professionals who wants accountability, and long-term growth.
If you’re tired of “networking” that goes nowhere, this is a different format- organized, time-efficient, and focused on measurable outcomes.
This event gives you a clear view into how a local network with global reach can support your business growth.

What you’ll walk away with

  • A room of professionals who actively look for ways to refer business.
  • Clarity on how BNI networking model works (and if it fits you).
  • New relationships across industries, cultures, and communities in the GTA.

Who should attend

  • Business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, founders, and ambitious professionals.
  • Tech, finance, legal, medical, marketing, trades, tech, art, creative, hospitality and more.
  • Serious professionals who wants consistent referrals not one-off conversations.


Event Agenda


10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Open Networking
Meet fellow professionals and begin purposeful conversations.

10:15 – 10:45 AM | 45-Second Business Introductions
Each attendee gets 45 seconds to introduce themselves and their business.

10:45 – 11:00 AM | Inside BNI Ascend
Learn what makes BNI Ascend different and how the referral system works.

11:00 – 11:20 PM | Education Segment
Learn something new

11:20- 12:00 PM | Q&A & Open Networking
Gain insight, ask questions, and continue building valuable connections.


Come and bring a guest to experience the structure, meet a diverse mix of business owners across industries, and see whether this chapter is the right growth engine for your business.

Dress Code
Business Smart / Business Professional

Media Consent

By attending this event, you consent to photography and video recording.
These may be used by BNI Ascend for marketing and promotional purposes.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

45 Sheppard Ave E suite 803, 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

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