SBX Upcoming Events
Sandbox Whiteboarding Session: AI in Action Jam Session
Sandbox Whiteboarding: AI in Action Jam Session
AI in the trenches, not in theory.
Join us for a fast-paced, peer-driven jam where founders and business leaders show how they’re using AI tools to save time, cut costs, and get results. Expect live demos, practical takeaways, and collaborative energy. No hype, just real-world AI in action.
SBX Social Hour Take-Over ft. Action First Aid
Meet. Mingle. Learn a lifesaving skill.
On October 9 from 4-6pm, swing by our social takeover with Action First Aid and connect with the local business community while picking up some surprisingly simple AED know-how.
Marketing Roundtables for Founders (& Leaders)
Introducing our newest workshop series: Roundtables! It’s a chance to learn directly from marketing experts and gain real value from their insights while swapping ideas and sharing challenges with other entrepreneurs. This Marketing Roundtable is an extension of our Marketing Peer Circle and a true peer-to-peer conversation for founders. You’ll pick up practical marketing insights while connecting with other entrepreneurs who get what you’re facing.
Founders Peer Group
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.
The One-Page Business Plan that Actually Works
Eight sessions. One goal. Help you build your business smarter, faster and stronger.
We guide you from your first idea to a model that can actually gain traction (i.e. make money!) using Leanstack, a simple visual framework to test, validate and grow your ideas without wasting time or money.
Each session is hands-on so you leave with tools you can use right away and the confidence to pivot or scale with clarity.
Building Healthy Work Environments Through Effective Conflict Resolution
Can conflict really strengthen trust and collaboration? Join us for a hands-on workshop that gives you practical tools to manage and resolve workplace conflict. Walk away with strategies that build healthier teams and stronger communication.
SBX Social Hour
Join Us Every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 4-6pm for an Exciting SBX Social Hour!!
The Resilient Workplace
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.
Executive Peer Circle
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.
Enhance your Business Knowledge with the Library – Ask a Business Librarian @ the Sandbox Centre
Meet Chantale from the Barrie Public Library and discover free business tools, research databases, and resources that can help you grow and save time. Drop in, ask questions, and see how the library can support your business journey.
Idea To Impact: Testing your Business Assumptions
Eight powerhouse sessions. One goal. Help entrepreneurs build smarter, faster, and stronger businesses.
This series takes you from first spark to repeatable revenue using the proven Leanstack framework.
Each workshop is action heavy and insight packed so you leave with tools you can apply the same day.
By the end, you will have a complete, evolving business model—and the confidence to pivot or scale with clarity.
Women in Business Peer Group
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.