Join Us at the 2026 BizCon Business Expo & Conference!
The Locally Connected Community Hub is excited to partner with BizCon Business Expo & Conference as the Official Sponsor of the VIP Experience — and we’re inviting Community Hub members to join us for an afternoon of business connections, new ideas, and opportunities to grow.
BizCon is one of Canada’s leading B2B networking events, bringing together 70+ exhibitors, expert speakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and hundreds of attendees in one dynamic environment.
Whether you’re looking to make new connections, discover products and services, learn from industry experts, or put your own business in front of a highly engaged audience, BizCon is an opportunity to connect with the people and ideas that can help move your business forward.
Exclusive VIP Experience for Community Hub Members
As the Official Sponsor of the BizCon VIP Experience, we’re also creating a dedicated place for Community Hub members and guests to connect during the conference.
The VIP Experience will include:
Catered food and drinks
Access to the VIP Networking Lounge
VIP ID lanyard for each guest
Dedicated space for networking, introductions, and meaningful business connections
The full BizCon Business Expo & Conference runs from 1:00–5:00 p.m., with the exclusive VIP Experience taking place from 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Why Attend BizCon?
BizCon brings the business community together to make connections, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities. Throughout the afternoon, attendees can:
Engage with 70+ exhibitors offering products, services, and solutions to help businesses grow
Attend expert-led sessions and keynotes designed to inform and inspire
Build high-quality connections through structured and organic networking
Discover new tools, services, technologies, and strategies
Connect directly with entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and business decision-makers
Explore opportunities to collaborate, refer business, and develop new partnerships
EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY HUB MEMBER OFFER: Exhibit at BizCon for Just $499!
Want to do more than attend? Put your business front and centre at BizCon!
Through our partnership with BizCon, Locally Connected Community Hub members have access to exclusive exhibit booth pricing of just $499 — a special opportunity available only to our community.
Even better, this offer is limited to the first seven Community Hub businesses to register.
Your Community Hub member exhibit opportunity includes:
Special $499 exhibit booth rate
Exhibit space sized according to your business needs and availability
Exposure to hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and business decision-makers
An opportunity to showcase your products, services, and expertise face-to-face
The potential to exhibit together as part of a specially branded Locally Connected Pavilion
If all seven Community Hub exhibit spaces are confirmed, BizCon will establish a dedicated, branded “Locally Connected Pavilion” within the exhibit area, giving our participating businesses an even stronger collective presence at the conference.
With only seven member spaces available, we strongly encourage interested businesses to reserve early.
IMPORTANT: When securing your exhibit space through BizCon, indicate “Locally Connected” in the registration notes to receive the special $499 Community Hub member rate.
About the Locally Connected Community Hub
We’re part of the Locally Connected Community Hub, one of the largest and fastest-growing catalysts for community development and engagement throughout South and Southwestern Ontario, connecting more than 3,000 people through eight local chapters.
Our informal Business Connections Meetups are free to attend, welcoming, and open to everyone. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business professional, community leader, or simply interested in meeting more people in your community, you're invited to get connected.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Kipfer, Founder & Chair
Locally Connected Community Hub
info@locallyconnected.ca
www.locallyconnected.ca
Connecting Communities, Building Relationships
The Locally Connected Community Hub (LCCHub) began in 2017 as a simple effort to bring neighbours together at a local Bar & Grill. Since then, it has blossomed into the largest and fastest-growing grassroots networking collective in the tri-cities region and Stratford area, with over 2,000 participants. Operating through seven chapters in Waterloo, Woolwich, Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, and Stratford, LCCHub creates inclusive spaces where people from all walks of life can connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships.
Our mission is to make the communities we serve more inclusive, safe, and welcoming places to live, work, play, and shop. Whether through casual social gatherings, outdoor activities, or networking events, LCCHub makes it easy for entrepreneurs, young professionals, parents, retirees, and everyone in between to feel connected and supported.
LCCHub is also deeply committed to giving back. From food and toy drives to supporting school breakfast programs and Canadian Blood Services, our grassroots initiatives aim to strengthen the community in tangible ways. By fostering relationships and encouraging collaboration, we help individuals, businesses, and neighbourhoods thrive together.
Join us in building a brighter, more connected future. Together, we can make our communities vibrant, welcoming places for everyone to live, work, play, and grow.
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