Connect, chat, and grow your business by getting face-to-face with more people at one time. B2B networking trade show & expo-style event with local Burlington Business Owners.
Join the Burlington Business Networking Exchange!
Looking to expand your professional circle? Meet many people all in one day? Come meet local Business owners, entrepreneurs, share ideas, and build connections in a relaxed in-person setting. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to make meaningful contacts and spark new opportunities. Don’t miss out on a fun and friendly environment where business meets community.
Looking to make meaningful business connections without the pressure of a formal networking meeting?
The Burlington Business Networking Exchange is an open-format networking experience designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and service professionals who want real conversations, real visibility, and real opportunities.
Drop in at any time between 9:30 am to 4 pm, and stay as long as you like. Connect with professionals from Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, and surrounding communities – all in one room.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Open Networking, Your Way
Move freely throughout the room, start conversations naturally, and build connections that go beyond surface-level introductions.
Business & Resource Tables
Explore a variety of local Burlington businesses showcasing their products and services. It’s a chance to discover new opportunities and be discovered.
Mini Presentations
Attend scheduled mini presentations from participating businesses sharing insights, expertise, and ways they help others.
Facilitated Moments
Throughout the event, we’ll bring everyone together for brief introductions, announcements, and prize draws, so you stay in the loop and don’t miss key opportunities.
Door Prizes
Enjoy a range of door prizes provided by participating businesses.
A $50 Door Prize by the Organizers and Presenters. Presenters may choose to give out their own door prizes – which means even more door prizes.
The first 60 people to arrive will receive a gift bag.
Just one more reason to stay engaged and connected.
WHY ATTEND?
This isn’t about collecting business cards, it’s about creating opportunity. But do bring lots of business cards.
Whether you’re looking for new clients, referral partners, or simply to expand your network, this event is designed to help you walk away with connections that actually lead somewhere.
EVENT DETAILS:
Location: Centennial Hall (1st Floor), Burlington Public Library
2331 New Street, Burlington
Date: July 10, 2026
Time: The room is open between 9:30 am and 4 pm, and you may drop by at any time.
Cost: $1.99 per person + taxes and fees. Free for Building My Wealth members (subscribers) with pre-registration. $5 cash at the door.
This event is hosted by Building My Wealth and Juanita Heidebrecht, Your Mortgage Lady.
AGENDA
| July 10, 2026 | Details |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Official Start |
| 10:00 am | Opening Message by Juanita Heidebrecht, Your Mortgage Lady |
| 10:30 am | Brief Presentation by Sera Racaniello, Travel Advisor |
| 11 am | Brief Presentation by Sue Coleman, Strategic Connector & Founder of Empowered Networking |
| 11:30 am | Brief Presentation by Debra Schreiber, Financial Planner I Financial Coach I Financial Educator |
| 12:00 pm (noon) | Brief message and updates by Juanita Heidebrecht, Your Mortgage Lady |
| 1:00 pm | Brief Presentation by Rosanna Riverso, Psychotherapist & Founder of R3 Psychotherapy |
| 1:30 pm | Brief Presentation by Jessica Sumner, Founder & Senior Planner of Epilogue |
| 2:00 pm | Brief Presentation by Stefano M, Founder of SM FilmGuard |
| 2:30 pm | Brief Presentation by Saghar Darabnia, Realtor, social marketer, and online business consultant. |
| 3:00 pm | Brief Presentation by Lynne Atkinson, Senior Funeral Director |
| 3:30pm | Closing Message by Juanita Heidebrecht, Your Mortgage Lady * Door Prize Finale |
| 4:00 pm | End |
Meet Local Business Owners
Sera Racaniello, Your travel advisor behind Work Hard Travel Harder, here to make vacation planning simple, fun, and worry-free.
Sue Coleman, Strategic Connector & Founder of Empowered Networking
Debra Schreiber, Financial Planner I Financial Coach I Financial Educator
Rosanna Riverso, Psychotherapist & Founder of R3 Psychotherapy
Helping individuals and couples Reveal. Release. Reinvent.® by uncovering unhealthy patterns, releasing what keeps them stuck, and creating more secure, connected ways of relating to themselves and others.
Jessica Sumner, Founder & Senior Planner
Helping you plan, connect, and adapt—at every step of the journey.
SM FilmGuard specializes in custom signage, vinyl decals, window tint, and security film solutions for residential and commercial properties. We help businesses and homeowners improve branding, privacy, safety, and appearance with high-quality professional installations.
Saghar Darabnia is a Realtor, social marketer, and online business consultant who helps individuals (especially those balancing busy lives) build flexible, sustainable businesses online so they can create freedom without sacrificing what matters most
Lynne Atkinson is a Family Services Director with Arbor Memorial and works in the Burlington area with Burlington Memorial Gardens and Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home.
Juanita Heidebrecht, Mortgage Agent Level 2 with BRX Mortgage #13463 and your Building My Wealth host. Juanita helps self-employed families buy homes.
ABOUT BUILDING MY WEALTH NETWORK
Building My Wealth is a professional networking group dedicated to empowering small business owners, service professionals, and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and educate clients on wealth-building strategies. Through engaging meetings, interactive discussions, and a supportive community, we foster connections and share knowledge to help members achieve both professional and personal success.
DISCLAIMER
- This event is open to all (everyone).
- General admission includes beverages, snacks, and access to a shared private room to network.
- Refunds, minus any platform fees and taxes, are available up to 7 days prior to the meeting.
- We reserve the right to photograph events for use in publications, social media, or promotional materials. By registering for an event, you acknowledge and agree that your image may be captured and used at Juanita Heidebrecht’s discretion.
- Discounts for future events or meetings are available via the newsletter.
- Tickets available at the door ($5 cash).
- Visit Networking.BuildingMyWealth.ca for more information.
- Doors open at 9 am. Event starts at 9:30 am and end at 4pm.
- Bring lots of business cards
- Door prize entries requires a subscription to the Building My Wealth newsletter.
- Free gift bags are available to the first 60 people.
Register Today
Other Ways to Register
Eventbrite –> https://bizexchange2026.eventbrite.ca
Meetup –> https://bit.ly/bizexchange2026_meetup
