Community isn't built by accident; it's built by the people willing to show up, share what they know, and put their ideas on the table. This fall, we're bringing those people together for an evening of insight, energy, and honest connection at The Quarter, Edmonton's industrial-chic event space on Whyte Avenue.
When: October 29, Doors at 6:30pm (MDT)
Where: The Quarter (10332 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB)
Tickets: $25 for Connect+ Members | $40 for General Admission
Every ticket includes one drink ticket. Additional drinks available for purchase — Glass of wine $8, Mocktails $5
Tickets go on sale September 24th
What To Expect:
6:30pm — Doors Open
Grab your first drink, on us, one drink ticket included with every entry and settle into the space before the program kicks off.
7:15pm — The Panel: What It Really Takes to Build Community
There's a version of building a business where you're constantly chasing customers. Then there's a version where you build community and the sales, the word of mouth, the momentum, all follow naturally. In a season where Edmonton has watched a lot of storefronts close, that difference matters more than ever. The businesses still thriving aren't necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets, they're the ones who found their people.
Join us as we talk with three experts who've built community within their own small businesses in different ways for a candid, moderated conversation about what's genuinely working right now.
7:45pm — Pitch Room: Live
Then the mic turns over to the entrepreneurs. Two members pitching a new idea, a challenge, or a project they're stuck on, followed by time for real feedback from the room. This is your first look at YBB's Pitch Room, our new recurring membership series launching this fall.
Bring your next big idea, a challenge you're working through, or simply come to listen and learn.
Pitch Room is a space for honest feedback, thoughtful questions, and fresh perspectives from entrepreneurs who genuinely want to help you move forward. No harsh critique, no empty praise, just people who've been exactly where you are, showing up for each other.
8:15 to 9:30pm — Network & Mingle
Program wraps, but the night doesn't. Stick around in The Quarter to keep the conversation going, grab another drink, and connect with the room.