Introducing Community Hub Memberships!
As the Locally Connected Community Hub continues to grow, so do the ways you can connect, participate, support your community and get more from your involvement.
We’re excited to officially introduce our new Community Hub Memberships, designed to allow everyone to choose the level of involvement that's right for them.
And importantly, joining the Community Hub remains FREE!
Our new membership structure includes:
- Social Membership — FREE
Stay connected, attend Community Hub Meetups, receive our monthly newsletter, participate in community initiatives, access resources and opportunities, and optionally have your name and chapter included in ConnectSWO. - Civic Membership — $25/year
Take your involvement one step further. Civic Members receive additional opportunities to participate, volunteer and serve as Ambassadors, along with priority Meetup waitlist access, enhanced ConnectSWO recognition, blog opportunities, and a voice in directing the Community Hub's annual charitable contribution. This membership is ideal for young professionals, employees, retirees, stay-at-home parents, community volunteers, and others who want to become more involved and support what we're building. - Pro Membership — Starting at $100/year
Designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, independent and trade professionals, consultants, sales professionals and organizations looking to build relationships and increase their visibility. Pro Members unlock an enhanced ConnectSWO business profile, business supports, special events, promotional and sponsorship opportunities, youth engagement opportunities, merchandise benefits and more. Additional employees can be added for $50/year each, with registered non-profit organizations receiving 25% off.
One Community. Three Ways to Stay Connected.
Whether you simply want to participate, want to support what we're building, or want to grow your professional and business connections, there's a membership option for you.
Your participation and support help us create opportunities that bring people, businesses, and communities together, strengthen local connections, support local businesses, engage the next generation, and make a positive difference across the communities we serve.
Explore the Community Hub membership options, compare benefits and choose what's right for you:
BizCon is Coming to Kitchener — Join Us for FREE!
On Thursday, September 24, the Locally Connected Community Hub is heading to BizCon Business Expo & Conference at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener — and Community Hub members are invited to join us for FREE!
As the Official Sponsor of the BizCon Exclusive VIP Experience, we’ve secured some great perks for our community:
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🎟️ FREE attendee access
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⭐ Exclusive VIP Networking Lounge
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🍴 Catered food & drinks
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🤝 Dedicated space to connect and build relationships
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📣 VIP Experience: 2:30–4:00 p.m.
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📍 BizCon Expo: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
BizCon brings together 70+ exhibitors, expert speakers, entrepreneurs, executives and hundreds of attendees for an afternoon of connections, ideas and business opportunities.
REGISTER FOR FREE: Reserve Your FREE BizCon Ticket
Want to Showcase Your Business at BizCon? We’ve also secured an exclusive $499 exhibitor rate for the FIRST SEVEN Community Hub businesses looking to showcase their products and services, make new connections and generate business leads.
🔥 And there’s a bonus: If all seven spaces are secured, BizCon will create a branded Locally Connected Community Hub Pavilion, giving participating businesses even greater visibility together on the expo floor.
Only seven opportunities are available — first come, first served. Learn More About the BizCon Opportunity
Interested in exhibiting? Contact John Reiser at 905-581-2512 or john@betterevents.ca
