# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Grassroots Business Exchange
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: A get-together to swap resources, solve challenges, collaborate, and connect with people who truly get the journey of running a business.About this EventNot every thriving Cochrane business has a storefront on First Street, but their impact on our community is massive. This gathering is designed as a relaxed social space to:• Mix & Mingle: Break down the barriers of traditional, rigid networking. This is a comfortable, friendly hangout for home-based and independent entrepreneurs to meet, chat, and share experiences.• Bridge the Gap: Connect micro-business owners directly with local representation to chat about what it's really like operating an independent business in Cochrane.• Share Quick Insights: Hear brief, real-world inspiration from a few guest speakers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cochrane/the-grassroots-business-exchange/100001994104881380
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The Station
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cochrane
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: The Station
- **lat**: 51.1890976
- **long**: -114.4711564
- **full address**: The Station, 360 Railway Street West, Cochrane, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Grassroots Business Exchange being held?
  - **A:** The Grassroots Business Exchange takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Station, 360 Railway Street West, Cochrane, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Grassroots Business Exchange?
  - **A:** The Grassroots Business Exchange is organized by J Bird Designs.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Grassroots Business Exchange is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cochrane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Grassroots Business Exchange sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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