| Group |
Focus |
Area |
Costs |
URL |
|---|
| Association of Internet Marketing & Sales |
Those who work in Internet Marketing and Sales. Monthly meeting with lecture and networking session and mailing list. |
Toronto and Area |
$175 /a |
http://www.aimscanada.com |
| Association of Women Business Owners of the Lower Mainland, B.C. |
Networking events, regular dinner meetings with topical presentations. |
Lower Mainland, BC |
$75/a + event fees |
http://www.wbo.ca/ |
| Atlantic Venture Networking Group |
connecting Atlantic business owners - online |
Atlantic provinces |
|
http://www.avng.org/ |
| BNI Canada |
Helping members increase their business through a structured, and professional "word-of-mouth" referral program. |
Canada-wide |
|
http://www.bnicanada.ca |
| Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Canada |
membership provides access to monthly local events, provincial conference, plus access to the annual Canada-wide conference |
regional chapters, Canada-wide umbrella |
|
http://www.bpwcanada.com/ |
| Business Information Technology Network (BITNET) |
breakfast meetings with speakers and other networking events |
Southern Ontario |
currently membership is free, payment is for event |
http://www.bitnet.ca/ |
| Business Networks |
Each chapter allows only one member from a business sector. Payment is for the initial course, with no guarantee of membership after the course is completed. |
US-based with Canadian chapters |
|
http://www.businessnetworks.com |
| Business Professional Association of Canada |
Providing a structure that promotes members to increase their business through professional "word-of-mouth" referrals and providing seminars, workshops and social events. |
Toronto & Durham, future expansion is planned |
$200.00 Annually |
http://www.bpacanada.com/ |
| Calgary Merchant & Residents Association |
Advocating better solutions for a more Effective, Efficient and Intelligent use of your hard earned tax dollars |
Calgary city wide |
|
http://merchantsofcalgary.com/ |
| Canadian Association of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) |
Connecting women entrepreneurs to others (for mentoring, partnering, etc.) through networking events, seminars, and professional development programs |
Canada-wide |
|
http://www.cawee.net/ |
| Canadian Federation of Independent Business |
Lobby group for Canadian Small Business Owners |
Canada-wide |
depends on your business size |
http://www.cfib.ca |
| Canadian Women's Business Network |
online resource for women business owners |
Canada-wide |
|
http://www.cdnbizwomen.com/ |
| Chambers of Commerce |
Provides networking opportunities and often other benefits including facility use, and member discounts. Many also have a referral service. To find your local chapter see the links page. |
regional chapters |
Varies by local chapter |
http://www.chamber.ca/ |
| Christian Business Networking |
Every meeting opens up with a devotional and then we get into business. |
Chapters across Canada |
|
http://disciplethenations.org/BusinessNetworking.html |
| Company of Women |
Support, connect, and promote women in business. |
GTA (Oakville, Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington) |
$195/a ($125 online) meeting fee varies |
http://www.companyofwomen.ca |
| Conference Board of Canada |
Conferences, networking events, and committees |
Canada-wide |
|
http://www.conferenceboard.ca |
| Durham Home and Small Business Association |
Providing members and guests with opportunities for information exchange, education, fellowship and business promotion. |
Durham region |
$40 - $60/a; $15 and $20/meeting |
http://www.dhsba.com |
| Economic Club Of Toronto |
"dedicated to bringing members and guests together with the most important leaders of our time" - networking events with speakers |
Toronto |
from $150/a |
http://ecot.ca/ |
| Family Business Network |
dedicated to promoting, protecting and defending the interests of Canadian family businesses and their members. |
Canada-wide |
ranges from $35/a - $150/a |
http://www.ref-entreprises.qc.ca |
| Future Leaders of Greater Toronto |
Events (networking, speakers) and training programs |
Toronto and Area |
$75/a |
http://www.futureleaders.ca/ |
| Halton And Peel Professional Executive Network (HAPPEN) |
A networking organization dedicated to assisting executives in career transition - the largest of its kind in the Toronto region. Weekly in Mississauga, Burlington and Concord, Ontario. |
Southern Ontario |
$40.00/a + $10/mtg, or $15/mtg for non-members |
http://www.happen.ca |
| LeTip International, Inc. |
Structured word of mouth referral program, where each chapter allows only one member from a business category. |
Chapters around the GTA & Richmond B.C. |
unspecified |
http://www.letip.com/ |
| London Chamber of Commerce |
Acts as an advocate for local business, facilitates opportunities for member businesses to promote themselves locally and regionally, do business with one another, enjoy savings and value through benefit programs, learn at events |
London, ON |
Varies by the size of company & no of attendees |
http://www.londonchamber.com/ |
| London Referral Group |
Cultivating new business relationships both between members and with other companies and organizations across Ontario |
London, ON |
$100.00/yr |
http://www.londonreferralgroup.com/ |
| MeetUp > Small Business |
Meeting other small business owners (in person). |
(various) |
usually just the costs of what you have while out. |
http://smallbiz.meetup.com/ |
| MetroActive |
Toronto-area business owners gathering together for a variety of events and topics |
Toronto |
pay to attend events; base membership is free. |
http://metroactive.org |
| Mississauga Board of Trade |
Events are open to entrepreneurs and employees looking to build a stronger business network and access professional development. seminar series, special events |
Mississauga |
$290.00 plus for an annual membership |
http://www.mbot.com |
| Muchmor Business Network (MBN) |
Business network for professionals and small business owners across Canada. Online network with seminars, workshops and networking events held offline. |
Canada wide |
Membership free; payment per event |
http://www.joinmbn.com |
| NetworkingPlus |
Biweekly business breakfasts plus frequent evening events including cocktails, speed networking and trade fairs with other groups. |
Montreal West Island |
$60.00/year, $10/members, $15/guests for brkfast |
http://www.networkingplus.ca |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) |
Assisting women entrepreneurs develop and grow successful, leading edge businesses. |
Newfoundland and Labrador |
$35 - $400/a |
http://www.nlowe.org/ |
| NewPath Network |
Meetings feature professional development speakers on a wide range of topics to assist members (IT related independent professionals) with building value in their business offering. |
Greater Toronto Area |
|
http://www.newpathconsulting.com/ |
| Peel Referral Association |
Weekly breakfast meeting to share ideas |
Peel Region (Southern Ontario) |
application fee of $75.00, monthly fees by chapter |
http://www.peelreferral.ca |
| Power of Women VIP Association |
Helping other women make the changes in their lives and achieve the success that they desire. |
Chapters in the GTA |
$100 registration; $180/a |
http://www.powe.ca/ |
| Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB) |
Connecting business owners with conservative values |
Chapters across Canada |
$64.20 - $800/a depending on your member level |
http://www.pgib.ca |
| Progressive Group for Independent Business Women (PGIB) |
Connect with others, learn something new, grow your business. |
Chapters across Canada |
$30 and up |
http://www.pgibw.ca |
| Referral Quest |
One member per occupation/category, per local chapter - exchanging qualified leads and networking. |
Greater Toronto Area (Brampton, Thornhill, etc.) |
One-time fee of $100. Event costs on top of that. |
http://www.referralquest.net/ |
| Ryze |
Connecting small business owners with each other to share knowledge and make contacts |
Internet-based - with local chapters across Canada |
levels: free, $9.95 US/m, $19.95 US/m |
http://ryze.com |
| Small Business Community Network Group |
Support, networking, excellent keynote speakers and/or workshops are offered once a month. |
Kitchener |
Guest $10, members $5 |
http://www.sbcncanada.org |
| The Business Woman's Sisterhood |
Workshops, guest speakers, and networking suppers on the third Monday of the month |
Montreal and area |
$40/a or $60/a with profile; $5(member) or $7/mtg |
http://www.thebws.ca/ |
| The Legalnet |
Contrary to the name, events are open to almost anyone (e.g. entrepreneurs, bankers, executives, accountants, in-house counsel). The typical event format is a cocktail party. |
Toronto and surrounding areas |
Pay per event or become a member at $225/yr |
http://www.thelegalnet.com |
| The Local Guru |
Networking tool for local experts. |
Kitchener |
FREE ($0/year) and Premium ($50/year) |
http://www.TheLocalGuru.com |
| Vancouver Business Network Forum |
Share ideas, share resources, connect, expand and grow together. |
Greater Vancouver Area |
$168/a; Student/Associate: $38/a; Corporate: $1288 |
http://www.vbnf.com |
| Vancouver Island Women’s Business Network (WBN) |
Monthly we hold informal “Let’s Do Lunch” and mixer events, some with speakers. Yearly, we have the “Celebrate! Women in Business awards. In addition, we raise funds and contribute to the community through our involvement with other women’s organizations. |
Greater VIctoria area |
Individual - $125; Corporate $250 |
http://www.viwbn.org |
| W.I.N.G.S Canada |
Mentoring, networking, and referrals. Associate membership is by referral only. |
Southern Ontario |
$50 - $100/a |
http://www.wingscanada.com/ |
| Wired Woman Society |
Provides monthly networking opportunities, education and mentorship for women in technology or women who are interested in technology. |
Chapters Canada-wide |
$70 / $20. Corporate membership rates available. |
http://www.wiredwoman.com |
| Women Entrepreneurs of Canada (WEC) |
opportunities to connect include monthly networking events |
Canada-wide |
|
http://www.wec.ca/ |
| Women in a Home Office |
national networking organization designed to support women in home-based businesses through monthly meetings, telemeetings, educational events, trade shows and a dynamic Web Site |
Chapters Across Canada |
$89+gst/yr |
http://womeninahomeoffice.com |
| Women Networking for Success |
Women who want to grow their business, share their experiences and mentor others. |
Winnipeg |
unspecified |
http://www.womennetworkingforsuccess.com/ |
| Women's Entrepreneurial Networking System (WENS) |
Dedicated to creating networking opportunities as well as opening the doors to new markets and invaluable business connections. |
Downtown Montreal and West Island of Montreal |
$249.99+gst/yr |
http://www.wenscentral.com/ |
| Women's Executive Network (WXN) |
Helping women in executive positions - coaching, breakfast series, networking events... |
Chapters across Canada |
$120/a |
http://www.wxnetwork.com/ |
| WomenCEO Network |
A community of entrepreneurial women. |
Global |
|
http://www.women-ceo.com |
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