SBX Upcoming Events
Founders Breakfast Series
Founders Breakfast Series
Once a month | Fourth Tuesday of the month
Building a company can feel isolating. The Founders Breakfast Series is where that changes.
Once a month, we bring together tech founders, innovators, and early-stage builders for real conversations about what they’re building, what’s working, what’s not, and what growth is actually asking of them right now.
No pitches. No panels. Just smart people in the room, honest dialogue, and space to think bigger.
Coffee and breakfast are on us. Clarity and connection are on the table.
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.
Sandbox Whiteboarding Session: AI in Action Jam Session
Copy this link to join the Google Meeting Link –>(https://meet.google.com/nij-sebe-rvt?authuser=0)
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.
AI Compass Series Pt. 4: Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Risk Prevention in AI
From Responsible Foundations to Real-World AI Systems
This bi-weekly AI series is designed for founders, startup teams, and innovation-driven organizations who want to adopt AI responsibly and practically. Each session builds on the others, creating a clear learning arc from ethical foundations and risk awareness to hands-on building, automation, and agentic systems. At the same time, every session is designed to deliver standalone, usable value for those who can only attend one.
Sandbox Social Hour: Celebrating Women in Business
TARA Talks
Back in it’s fifth edition, TARA Talks is a one-day leadership experience designed for women founders and leaders navigating growth, technology, and change in a complex economy. The focus is on building businesses and careers that are resilient, people-centered, and prepared for what’s next.
If you have any questions or need help with tickets, feel free to reach out to [email protected]
Women in Business Peer Circle
First Wednesday of the month | 9:30–11:00am.
Facilitated, small-group sessions focused on meaningful peer connection and leadership growth.
From Idea to Asset: The IP Playbook – Session 3
The final session focuses on using IP as a strategic asset. Founders will learn how IP supports fundraising, partnerships, valuation, and long term scale.
Sandbox Whiteboarding Session: AI in Action Jam Session
Copy this link to join the Google Meeting Link –>(https://meet.google.com/nij-sebe-rvt?authuser=0)
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.
Marketing for Every Stage in the Customer Journey: Retention + Growth
Live Webinar Series with Megan McMillan from Setlist Marketing. Session Three: The final session focuses on what happens after a purchase. You’ll explore how ongoing engagement strengthens loyalty, encourages repeat business, and turns customers into advocates. You’ll also walk through a complete Customer Journey Assessment to map touchpoints, identify gaps, and highlight marketing activities that support long-term growth, deepen relationships, and sustain your brand ecosystem.
Sandbox Lunch & Learn: The Founder Mindset Reset
Sandbox Lunch & Learn sessions bring our business community together for meaningful connection, practical insight, and purposeful conversation over lunch. Each session features a new topic led by an industry expert, offering fresh perspectives and tools you can take back into your business. Alongside the learning, members have time to network, share experiences, and build relationships in a relaxed, collaborative setting that encourages real connection and continued growth.
Founders Circle
Happening on the third Thursday of every month
A dedicated space for founders to openly discuss the realities of building a business, from early traction to strategic growth.This circle gives you a trusted group of peers to talk through challenges, test ideas, and gain insight from others who are navigating similar stages of growth.