Sign up here if you are interested in being selected to hold an information table at our 2026 Burlington Business Networking Exchange being held on July 10rd, 2026 at the Centennial Hall (Burlington Public Library).
What to Expect?
- You will be provided a 7 foot table to display your products and services.
- You will be given the option to provide a mini presentation. Ideal time is between 5-8 minutes. The maximum time allotted (cut off) is 10 minutes which will include your introduction and your mini presentation.
- We are expecting (conservatively) approximately 100+ people to attend.
- Doors are officially open between 9:30 am to 4 pm.
- You are encouraged to arrive at 9 am to start setting up your table. The library opens at 9 am.
- We need to be out by 4:30 when the library closes their doors.
- You are encouraged to provide a little something in the small gift bags (60 bags), for the first 60 people to arrive.
- Your name will be associated with the $50 door prize at the end of the event.
DetailsBenefits
1. Immediate Visibility & Positioning
* You’re no longer “just another attendee.”
* You’re seen as someone established, credible, and worth approaching. People naturally assume exhibitor are vetted or more serious.
* You will have an opportunity to represent you business and talk about your products and services.
2. A Home Base for Conversations
* Instead of chasing people around the room, you have a natural place for people to come to you.
* It also makes follow-up conversations easier: “Come by my table later—I’ll show you.”
* You will have over four hours of floor time in front of people.
3. Deeper, More Focused Conversations
At your table, you control the environment.
You can:
* Show materials
* Ask better questions
* Actually explain what you do (instead of a rushed 20-second pitch)
That’s where real opportunities start—not in quick handshakes.
4. Lead Generation
You can collect:
* Emails
* Business cards
* Booked calls
5. Authority Through Teaching
If you position your table as a *resource* instead of a sales station, everything changes.
For example:
* “Free 5-minute strategy chats”
* “Quick audit/review”
* “Ask me anything about ___”
Now you’re not selling—you’re helping. That builds trust fast.
6. Brand Reinforcement
* People will see your name, logo, and messaging multiple times throughout the event.
* Even if they don’t stop, you’ve planted a seed.
Later conversations become easier because you’re already familiar.
* Your name, title, and a brief description will be added to event posts. Event posts include: Eventbrite.com, under Building My Wealth: Meetup.com, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
* Your name, title, a brief description, a small image, and a link will be added to event post on Networking.BuildingMyWealth.ca
7. Passive Opportunities While You Network
A smart move: don’t stay glued to your table.
Have materials visible, then step away and mingle.
People will still check you out—and now you’ve doubled your reach.
8. Partnership & Referral Opportunities
Other exhibitors and organizers often take you more seriously.
This opens doors to:
* Collaborations
* Cross-promotions
* Speaking opportunities
9. Mini Presentation
You will have an opportunity to stand on stage and talk about who you are and how you help people.
Details
* Priority will be given to Building My Wealth members (subscribers).
* We need to follow Burlington Public Library policies, which include no exchange of money, purchases, and business transactions during the meeting. We need to stay within the room. No bothering library patrons. Please review their policy PDF at https://www.bpl.on.ca/sites/default/files/_content_files/page/PDF/BPLPolicy-Room-Rental.pdf
* Your presentation must stay within 10 minutes. Ideal time frame is 5-8 minutes.
* If you want to bring food or beverages at any time, please speak with the host first because the library has more policies regarding that.
* Please check with the host if you require plugging in something. since outlets are extremely limited.
* The table length is approximately 7′.
* Price: $60 per table.