Newsletter: April 2026


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Upcoming Meetups & Events

  • April 8: The Office Tap & Grill (Niagara Region chapter) Meetup - RSVP
  • April 13: Crowsfoot Smokehaus (Woolwich chapter) Meetup - RSVP
  • April 21: Huether Hotel (Kitchener-Waterloo chapter) Meetup - RSVP
  • April 27: Brown's Socialhouse (Eastbridge chapter) Meetup - RSVP
  • May 12: Royal City Brewing & Beer Hall (Guelph chapter) - RSVP
  • May 13: Terra Nova Nordic Spa & Cafe (Stratford Area chapter) Meetup - RSVP
  • May 20: The Bruce Craft House (Cambridge chapter) Meetup - RSVP
  • May 25: Stockyards Brewing (Eastbridge) Meetup - RSVP

Feeding Connections: Thanks to Our Happy Hour Meetup Sponsors!

Sponsor an upcoming meetup and help create an unforgettable experience! Your support not only enhances the event but also puts your business in the spotlight, connecting you with a diverse and engaged community. Click here for full sponsorship details. 

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LCCHub Earth Month Challenge

Earth Month Challenge: 5 for April

The 5 for April Earth Month Challenge is officially underway across the Locally Connected Community Hub—and it’s all about turning small, local actions into meaningful impact.

This April, we’re inviting you to complete at least five simple, meaningful actions that show your support for our planet—at your own pace, in your own way. Whether it’s a small everyday change or a larger community effort, every action counts.

As you complete your activities, share your photos and stories on your local Community Hub chapter Facebook page to help inspire others across our network. Let’s build momentum together and showcase what’s possible when local action meets collective impact.

Don’t forget to tag your posts using:
#LocalActionsGlobalImpact
#EarthDay2026
#LocallyConnectedForEarthDay

Together, we can showcase the collective impact of our communities across Southern Ontario—one action at a time.


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LCCHub Trusted Circle Spotlights - April

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 or broker, lawyer, financial advisor, mechanic, and other trusted local experts who understand your needs and goals.

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 April, this is a great opportunity to connect with and add a trusted Mortgage Specialist or Broker to your circle. Whether you’re buying, refinancing, or simply planning ahead, these are relationships you’ll be glad to have when the time comes. Be sure to RSVP to one of our April meetups and start building those connections.

 


LCCHub Volunteers Needed APR-2026

Join the Movement: We’re Building Something Special — With You

 

The Locally Connected Community Hub is growing… and we’re on the lookout for passionate, community-minded individuals to help us take things to the next level.

Across all of our chapters, we’re building a strong, energized volunteer team — people who care about connection, community, and making a real local impact. If that sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you.

We’re currently recruiting for the following volunteer roles:

  • Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

  • Sponsorship Coordinator

  • Sports & Recreation Coordinator

  • Volunteer Coordinator

  • Youth Engagement Coordinator

  • Elder Engagement Coordinator

  •  Marketing & Communications Assistant 

Whether you’re looking to give back, expand your network, build new skills, or be part of something meaningful — there’s a place for you here.

This isn’t just volunteering — it’s about being part of a growing movement that’s bringing people together across our communities.

Interested? Click here to complete our Volunteer Interest Form:

Let’s continue building stronger, more connected communities — together.

 


Event Highlights

Newsletter Photo Album - Browns Socialhouse 2026
Newsletter Photo Album - Gillys MAR-2026
Newsletter Photo Album - Guelph MAR-2026
Newsletter Photo Album - LLCHUB-JAN-2026

New Members

Cambridge Chapter

  • Balkar Dhanju - Infinity HVAC Ltd
  • Barry Ames - Assante Capital Management
  • Brett Wilson
  • Bruno Cordeiro - Billyard Insurance Group - Cambridge
  • Cam Watson - Hayward
  • Chad Ueberschlag - Emily A. Rose CPA Professional Corporation
  • Charmaine Dilley
  • Dan Brewer
  • Esmeralda Rodriguez
  • Heidi Hirschmann - CI Assante Wealth Management Ltd
  • Jason Pitton - Pitt Crew Contracting Inc
  • Jodi McIntosh - Cambridge Red Hawks
  • John De Leon - New Web AI
  • Kara Kennish - The Mule
  • Kate Hoekstra - Hoekstra
  • Kevin Trujillo
  • Leanne Bond - City of Cambridge
  • Melani Nemeskovic - Urban Jungle
  • Melissa Storey - Let There Be Space
  • Renia Pruchnicki - Loving Hypnosis
  • Rennie Ola - Leel Creations
  • Rick Andernacht - Crane Flow Solutions
  • Tyler Dilley
  • Yianni Skropolis 

Eastbridge Chapter

  • Barbara Furitsch
  • Erin Lubrick - Total Auto Service
  • Ethan Shantz - Ember and Glass
  • John Mouselimis
  • Kate McAuliffe - Ember and Glass
  • Kristine S - Well Within
  • Lawrence Baily - The Baily Group
  • Mike Lubrick - Total Auto Service
  • Ruchika Batra - Gaia Pottery 

Kitchener Waterloo Chapter

  • Abhishek Singh - Skyline Wealth Management Inc
  • Alexandar Pavlov
  • Alf Garcia - CCRW
  • Alysse Carrick - Obee Electric
  • Amanda Hutchinson - CertaPro Painters
  • Amy Ross - Hat Trick Training Centres
  • April Cousineau - April Lee Interiors
  • Ashik Salim - RBC
  • Bobbi Tylor
  • Brandon Kuhn - LinkBro
  • Brett Martin - Summit Elevator
  • Brian Tatarnic - Entourage Creative Marketing
  • Chris Williamson - Lil’s Gym
  • Christina Hackett
  • Christine De Castro - Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation
  • Colin Knapp - MotherboardRepair.ca
  • Dan Rogers - Depth Training & Physiotherapy
  • Dave Corriveau - First Canadian POS Inc.
  • David Kidd - Primerica
  • Ganesh Mannamal - Parsec Flow Studios
  • Grant Robinson - Network Telecom
  • Ian Babenko
  • Keith Peers - The Trusted Adviser
  • Kevin Charbonneau
  • Logan Boettinger - Andy's Custom Contracting
  • Michele Feeser
  • MJ  Li - Fab Party Boutique
  • Nancy Campbell - 10Marketing Consulting
  • Rajeshkumar Nakum
  • Sean McDonald - Waterloo Garage Doors
  • Sharda Moore - Mortgage Alliance
  • Sorin Badea - Cardinal Media
  • Taryn Power - KidsAbility
  • Taylor McKeachnie - BC Team
  • Tony Domingues - 28 BBQ Heaven
  • Tracy Bennett - Bennett Capital
  • Vicky Chen - Fab Party Boutique

Guelph Chapter

  • Belal Saad
  • Ben Shupe - Lil Bear's Coffee Roastery
  • Jason Miller
  • Maredyth Dray - WINMAR® Property Restoration Specialists
  • Peter Curtis - Disability Tax Results
  • Renata A Rusiniak - Green Horseshoe Solutions

Niagara Region Chapter

  • Christine Manuel - HR with Intent
  • Darryl Wignall - Chase Payment Solutions
  • Jacob Zwierzchowski - DJ THOMEK Event Services

Paris Area Chapter

  • Bryan Maude - Ad Plus Promotions Inc
  • Renia Prucknicki  - Truth Belts
  • Victoria Locke-Wheal - unLOCKEd Company

Stratford Area Chapter

  • Barry Payne - What'sOnLive Stratford, String Bone Presents!
  • Gladys Tinning - Bell-E-Scratch-Inn -House and Pet Sitting
  • Kayla MacLean - Sentry Group
  • Martine Lee - Martine Lee Tutoring and Yard Work Services
  • Syed Faizan - Parfocal Inc.

Woolwich Chapter

  • Erin Parsons - ReMax Solid Gold
  • Mats van Kleef - Enviro-Stewards

Member at Large

  • John Davis - Stuccopros construction
  • Kannav Jaitly - Mandala Law
  • Kantaphong Hakin
  • Keith Roseborough
  • Revital Manor
  • Syed Faizan - Parfocal Marketing & Consulting
LCCHUB Door Prize Sponsors - APR-2026

Annual Meetup Door Prize Sponsors

  • ALL Corporate Print & Branding
  • Andy's Custom Contracting
  • Bailey's Local Foods
  • Brentwood Custom Lasering
  • Caudle's Catch Seafood
  • Cellular Phoenix
  • Chef On Call
  • Creekside Hearing
  • Cross Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (King Street North)
  • DT Shawarma (Bridge Street West)
  • Eby Manor Golden Guernsey Dairy Market
  • Enspire Edge
  • Freshco (University & Bridge)
  • Gecko Websites
  • Gemstone Entertainment
  • Grand River Beauty Lounge
  • Grand River Tanning Salon
  • Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
  • Hand & Stone - Guelph
  • Hand & Stone - The Boardwalk
  • HeitechSoft
  • HiWay Flowers
  • InArch Consultancy
  • irisHR
  • Jackie Lauer, Leadership Consulting & Coaching
  • Lavish Spa 387
  • Les trois lys herbal clinic
  • Morty's Pub
  • OUR Community Dollar
  • Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change
  • Pharmasave - Carriage Crossing Pharmacy
  • Red Swan Pizza (Northfield Drive)
  • Renu Coaching
  • ShineCo Cleaning
  • St. Louis Bar & Grill
  • Sugar Savvy Beauty Boutique
  • The Poop Valet
  • The Pickle Barrel (Conestoga Mall)
  • Thiru's Gourmet
  • ThunderStorm Snacks
  • Ultimate Vision Web & IT Solutions
  • Vasco Real Estate
  • Vavoom Beauty
  • Wally Parr Foods
  • Waterloo Bike Shop

Connected Chronicles

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We look forward to seeing you at one of our many upcoming Meetups! Click here to confirm your spot (if you haven't already)!

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Jason Kipfer
Founder & Chair, Locally Connected Community Hub
Co-Founder & Chair, Eastbridge Business Connections