Connect & Grow: Speed Networking for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

### A 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 Expect

Speed Networking
Meet several entrepreneurs and small business owners through quick, structured conversations.

Business Connections
Discover potential clients, referral partners, collaborators, suppliers, and other valuable connections.

Drinks & Canapés
Enjoy one drink per person and light canapés while continuing the conversation.

Open Networking
After the structured networking rounds, stay and connect naturally with the people you clicked with.

### 💬 Conversation Prompts

We'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 owners
• Entrepreneurs & founders
• Freelancers
• Consultants
• Independent professionals
• Coaches & service providers
• Creatives
• Startup founders
• Local business professionals

Whether 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 community

ABOUT THE HOSTS

CoFunction
A 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: @cofunctioneventspaces
Whether 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.