A New Chapter Begins in Paris!
The Locally Connected Community Hub is proud to celebrate a major milestone — the successful launch of our 8th chapter, Paris Area Business Connections!
Our inaugural meetup was an incredible success, welcoming 60 attendees — making it the largest inaugural meetup in our nine-year history. We were especially honoured to welcome Mayor Bailey of the County of Brant, who shared opening remarks and presented a certificate officially welcoming the Paris Area chapter to the community — a moment we won’t soon forget.
This exciting chapter is led by Krysta Hajovic, whose passion for community and deep local connections continue to help build meaningful relationships across the Paris area. The energy, conversations, and new connections from our first meetup confirmed what we already believed — Paris is ready for something special.
- Join and follow the Paris Area Business Connections Facebook group
- Click here to access the online photo gallery
Plans are now underway for our next Paris Area Business Connections meetup, and we can’t wait to continue growing this vibrant and welcoming community together. Stay tuned for details — the best is yet to come.
A Smarter Way to Win: The Launch of SmartDraw
We were excited to launch our new SmartDraw door prize program at our 9th Anniversary Meetup — a major step forward in enhancing the Community Hub experience.
With SmartDraw, attendees simply scan a QR code upon arrival to check in and select the door prize(s) they’d most like to win. Winners are randomly selected and notified instantly by text message, allowing everyone to relax and enjoy the meetup without rushing to claim prizes. Winners can simply stop by the registration area before leaving to collect their prize.
The new system also provides valuable insights for our annual meetup door prize sponsors, helping us understand which prizes are most popular and how many are claimed, while continuing to encourage attendees to visit the sponsoring businesses.
A special thank you to our amazing volunteer Tom Heiber, CEO of HeitechSoft, for helping us harness the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence to take our meetups from good to great in 2026.
Want a chance to win a prize of your choosing through this innovative process? You have to be there to experience it! Just make sure to bring your cell phone—you’ll need it to participate. There are lots of opportunities to participate this spring - click here to RSVP!
Earth Day 2026 – Help Us Make an Impact
The Locally Connected Community Hub is planning a community-wide initiative in recognition of Earth Day 2026, and we’re inviting members across our Community Hub to help shape it.
We’re bringing together volunteers, ideas, and energy from across all eight of our chapters to plan activities that support environmental stewardship — from potential cleanups and tree planting to other creative ways we can make a positive impact together.
If you’re interested in helping plan, support, or participate, we invite you to learn more and sign up to participate in an exploratory (virtual) planning meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (7:00 - 8:00pm). Click here to learn more and get involved.
Your Local Trusted Circle Starts Here
Everyone should have a Trusted Circle — a small group of go-to professionals you can rely on when it matters most.
These are the people who earn your trust over time through relationships, reliability, and genuine service. They’re the professionals you want on speed dial — your banker, mortgage specialist, lawyer, financial advisor, mechanic, or trusted local trades professional who understands your home and your needs.
Building a Trusted Circle isn’t about transactions — it’s about connection. It’s about knowing who to call, feeling supported, and keeping your time, energy, and resources local.
One of the best ways to grow your Trusted Circle is by participating in LCCHub meetups, where local professionals and community members connect face-to-face and build meaningful relationships.
Since it’s March, this is a great opportunity to add a trusted Electrician, Plumber, HVAC Technician, or Property Services professional to your circle. Be sure to RSVP to one of our March meetups and start building the relationships you’ll be glad to have when you need them most.
Share Your View of Community – Seasonal Photo Showcase
Our LCCHub Seasonal Photo Showcase is officially underway, and we’d love for you to be part of it! This is your chance to capture and share the people, places, and moments that make our communities such special places to live, work, play, and shop.
Browse the growing collection of submitted photos, get inspired, and be sure to select your favourites to help us highlight the stories that resonate most across our community.
Have a great photo of your own? Submit it and help us showcase community through every season—one photo at a time.
