# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Meet. Connect. Collaborate. Grow. Join Vancouver's small business owners and entrepreneurs for an evening of speed networking.About this EventA speed networking event for small business owners & entrepreneurs.Building a business can feel like a solo journey. Connect & Grow Vancouver is designed to bring Vancouver's entrepreneurs and small business community together in one room to make real connections, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities.Instead of awkwardly walking around trying to figure out who to approach, our structured speed networking format makes it easy to meet multiple business owners throughout the evening.You'll have a few minutes with each person to introduce yourself, talk about your business, and discover how you might be able to help each other. Then, it's time to rotate and meet someone new!⚡ What to ExpectSpeed NetworkingMeet several entrepreneurs and small business owners through quick, structured conversations.Business ConnectionsDiscover potential clients, referral partners, collaborators, suppliers, and other valuable connections.Drinks & CanapésEnjoy one drink per person and light canapés while continuing the conversation.Open NetworkingAfter the structured networking rounds, stay and connect naturally with the people you clicked with.💬 Conversation PromptsWe'll help get the conversation started with simple questions:What do you do?Who is your ideal customer?What are you currently working on?What are you looking for right now?How can we support each other's businesses?👥 Who Should Attend?This event is for:Small business ownersEntrepreneurs & foundersFreelancersConsultantsIndependent professionalsCoaches & service providersCreativesStartup foundersLocal business professionalsWhether you're new to Vancouver, launching a business, growing an established company, or simply looking to expand your network, you're welcome.🍸 Your Ticket Includes✔️ Speed networking experience✔️ Multiple business connections✔️ One drink✔️ Light canapés✔️ Open networking✔️ A chance to connect with Vancouver's entrepreneurial communityABOUT THE HOSTSCoFunctionA coworking space designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and consultants, fostering collaboration and meaningful community connections.We have 3 years of experience building community and organizing networking events.Connect on social media: @cofunctioneventspacesWhether you're looking to expand your professional network, meet future collaborators, exchange industry insights, or simply connect with others shaping Vancouver's built environment, this event is for you.https://youtu.be/C-BoJ69DT-Yhttps://youtu.be/XxWuz6U_mSEAgenda🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PMCheck-in, welcome & drink🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMWelcome + How Speed Networking Works🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PMSpeed Networking Rounds🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:30 PMDrinks, Canapés & Open Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/connect-and-thrive-speed-networking-for-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses/100001998507077467 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 1937 Triumph St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.31, max: 30.09, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 1937 Triumph St - **lat**: 49.28406630000001 - **long**: -123.0646178 - **full address**: 1937 Triumph St, 1937 Triumph Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/be81504a6df86dbb2920a3e029051388dfde5a8a6cef0e8402e2a999be33dd58-rimg-w1200-h675-dc382828-gmir.jpg?v=1787518453 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses being held? - **A:** Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1937 Triumph St, 1937 Triumph Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses? - **A:** Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses is organized by CoFunction. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Connect & Thrive: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses 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 Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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