**TARA Talks is hitting the road!**

Sandbox is bringing the energy, insight, and community of TARA Talks to a brand new location this fall. Join us in Huntsville for an inspiring day designed for women in business who are ready to push beyond the usual. Expect real conversations, tangible tools, and powerful connections.

_Save the date (full details, speaker lineup, and tickets are coming soon):_

**📅 Date: September 18, 10am-3pm
📍 Location: Camp Olympia/reIGNITE, Huntsville, ON**

This is your invitation to grow your business, expand your mindset, and connect with others doing the same.

Join us for a practical, interactive session with Bryan Watson as we demystify Canada’s SR&ED program. A short presentation will cover the fundamentals of SR&ED, highlight changes in the draft legislation, and explain what those updates mean for companies of all sizes. We’ll also walk through the role and process of SR&ED financing—how it works, when it makes sense, and what to expect.

Join Us Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 4-6pm for an Exciting SBX Social Hour!!

As the decision-maker, where do you go when you need perspective? This CEO-exclusive peer group creates the space for high-level dialogue, strategic insight, and honest conversations about leadership. Capped at 12 and fully facilitated, each session is built to help you gain clarity, own accountability, and grow as both a leader and a business.

Join us at Sandbox Centre for a special edition of RealTalk RT, where Simone from MNP will break down key strategies strategies to prepare your business for unexpected losses, navigate insurance policies, and recover faster when things go wrong.

This group is for ambitious women ready to go deeper, not just in their careers, but in how they lead, grow, and support one another. Now capped at 12 participants, each session is fully facilitated to ensure powerful discussions, accountability, and a space where shared experience fuels real progress. This is where women in business get unstuck and move forward.

Join Us Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 4-6pm for an Exciting SBX Social Hour!!

Running a business means wearing many hats, and marketing is one of the toughest to master. This roundtable is built specifically for founders who want practical, no-fluff guidance on how to reach customers, build visibility, and grow sales. Each session tackles a core marketing challenge with clear strategies, real-world examples, and space for discussion so you can leave with next steps to put into action. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your growth strategies, this is your chance to build the marketing confidence every founder needs.

Running a business is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. This peer group is designed specifically for founders looking to scale with intention. With a cap of 12 participants and a hands-on facilitator, we go beyond networking into real-time problem-solving, strategic feedback, and founder-to-founder support that makes a difference.

By Barriston • HR Perf&Results • Marquee Benefits

Navigating Change and Future-Proofing Your Business

Join us for a day of insightful discussions focused on critical business trends. This event will equip you with valuable tools to promote growth and enhance resiliency in today’s dynamic business landscape.

As the decision-maker, where do you go when you need perspective? This CEO-exclusive peer group creates the space for high-level dialogue, strategic insight, and honest conversations about leadership. Capped at 12 and fully facilitated, each session is built to help you gain clarity, own accountability, and grow as both a leader and a business.

Join Us Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 4-6pm for an Exciting SBX Social Hour!!