Business Breakfasts Toronto

Brunch at The Blake House - Saturday, August 29th, 2026 @11:00 AM

Hi Wonderful Ladies, Come join us for Brunch on **Saturday**, August 29th, 2026 at **11:00 AM** at The Blake House. The venue is a historic gem in Toronto. It was build in 1891 and has been lovingly and carefully restored. It offers a great selection of brunch options from eggs benedict to sandwiches to sweet dishes too. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere in a beautiful and inviting setting. Click [here](https://www.theblakehouse.ca/menus#brunch-saturday-sunday10am-3pm) for a link to the brunch menu. Meet friends and make some new ones while enjoying a lovely Brunch. Each participant will cover their own food and drink costs. **There is a non-refundable / non-transferable $5.00 cover fee** to attend this group event. This charge will reserve your spot, help with group costs and hopefully minimize no shows. **Payment of the $5 cover charge is due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2026.** After this date, non payment of the cover fee will result in the Member's name being moved to the "not going" list so that those "waitlisted" have an opportunity to attend the Brunch. In consideration of others, if you are not able to attend, please advise 48 hours prior to the event to allow other people on the waitlist to have your spot. No shows and less than 48 hours notice of non-attendance will be noted. 2 or more such occurrences will unfortunately lead to removal from the group. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration. Looking forward to connecting soon! Here are the details for the $5.00 e-transfer - E-mail - [weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com](http://weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com/), Security Question - What is the time of the event? **Eleven**

August Books n’ Brunch: The Courage to be Disliked

Book Description: An international bestseller and TikTok sensation with more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned psychologist Alfred Adler, this book guides you through the principles of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering in a straightforward, easy-to-digest style that’s accessible to all. The Courage to Be Disliked unfolds as a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man, who, over the course of five enriching conversations, realizes that each of us is in control of our life’s direction, independent of past burdens and expectations of others. Wise, empowering, and profoundly liberating, this book is a life-changing experience that shows you a path to lasting happiness and how to finally be the person you truly want to be. Millions are already benefiting from its teachings—and you can be next. PLEASE NOTE: There is no cost to attend but it is a restaurant so please plan to purchase at least a drink. It would be even better if you join us for brunch. 😁

Social Butterflies 🦋 Lunch and Coffee Social ☕🥪

Beyond Chatbots: The AI Agent That Follows Up on Every Lead (Virtual)

Every business has the same quiet leak: leads come in, and the busy ones slip through before you get back to them — and they call someone else. In this session I'll show the whole journey live, on a real phone: a missed call triggers an instant text-back with a booking link, the lead books straight into the calendar, and the agent asks a few qualifying questions so you walk into the call prepared. We'll show you what's genuinely possible now, where it fits a real business, and what it would take to put it to work in yours. We'll be using different tools including CRM, Excel, Claude Code & Cowork for demo purpose. You'll see how these tools figure things out for you and go beyond chatbots and conversation-based interaction. Essentially, you'll be building your own autonomous agent. Wanna know more? Contact the host!

GTApreneurs' August 25, 2026 Annual Summer Business Networking Party

Meetup Event: Business Builders & Job Seekers — Coffee + Clarity Session

I get a lot of messages from people who want to connect for different reasons—partnerships, potential investment, help building a leveraged business model, or job opportunities. This meet-up is a casual but **structured** way to meet in person, quickly understand what you’re working on, and determine clear next steps. ### **📍 Location** **Second Cup** 4841 Yonge St · North York, ON ### **🕓 Time** **Aug 20th, 2026** **6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** *** ## **💵 Attendance Fee (Important)** * **Free for job seekers only** (if your primary purpose is employment. Please message me on the Meetup Platform). * **$10 for business-related attendance**, including: * business model feedback / guidance * partnership discussions * investment-related conversations * strategic support / “how do I move forward?” planning *If you’re coming for both job + business advice, it’s considered business-related and the $10 applies.* *** ## **✅ RSVP (Required)** Please RSVP so I can plan seating and manage time fairly for everyone. *** ## **What this meet-up is (and isn’t)** **This is an intro + screening session** designed to: * meet you briefly * clarify your direction * identify fit * suggest the next best step **This is not** a full consulting session, a guaranteed job interview, or a promise of investment/partnership. Those decisions happen after follow-up, if there’s a fit. *** ## **Format / Timeboxing** To keep it fair, conversations will be **timeboxed (approximately 5–10 minutes per person)** depending on turnout. You may stay and listen to other discussions. *** ## **What to bring (typed + prepared)** ### **If you want help with a business model** Bring a **typed 1-page plan** (rough is fine) including: * what the business does * who the customer is * how it makes money * what you’ve done so far * what you need help with right now ### **If you’re looking for a job** Bring **two printed copies** of your resume. ### **If you want to partner with me** Bring a **typed outline** including: * your concept (clear + simple) * **your responsibilities** (what you will personally do each week) * **your expectation of my responsibilities** * what success looks like (timeline + goals) ### **If you’re seeking investment (or want to discuss it)** Bring a **typed summary** including: * what traction you have (sales/users/LOIs/partnerships—anything real) * how much capital you’re seeking * exactly how the funds would be used * why you’re the person/team to execute *** If this sounds like you, join me at **Second Cup on Aug 20th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM**. If you are looking for a job, please use the meetup messaging feature to message me and I will add you to the event.

Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Networking at 5 Elements Espresso Bar

Join the Toronto Founders Hub every other Saturday at 3:30pm for our regular meetup at 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Sit down with other entrepreneurs to network and discuss business ideas or strategies. \- Broaden your network \- Get critical feedback \- Socialize in low pressure setting I look forward to seeing you!

[Click link for tickets] BR21 AI for Small & Medium Business Owners

Promo code: **LUNCHLEARNVIP (select non-member and apply coupon code)** Get Tickets Here: [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLN3RJDD1RNR6/checkout/GYLLH57O4AOHVI4PDIBLPRJF](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLN3RJDD1RNR6/checkout/GYLLH57O4AOHVI4PDIBLPRJF) BR21 Lunch & Learn Series: **AI for Small & Medium Business Owners** **Event Details** **Date:** Tuesday, August 18, 2026 **Time:** 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. **Location:** JC's Grill House – Park Inn by Radisson 555 Cochrane Dr, Markham, ON L3R 8E3 **Parking:** Free on-site parking. **Lunch & Learn + Networking** What You'll Walk Away With: \- How AI grows revenue AND reduces costs \- How to prompt AI so it understands your business \- Build your first AI Agent \- live on stage \- Connect AI to your real business data \- Your first practical steps starting the same day **Registration & Payment**: $28.00. HST Included (Includes a light catered meal, bring your laptop to follow along with our demos) **Questions?** Contact Patrick at 1-833-487-4667 for more information.

Dinner at The Rooftop | Broadview Hotel

Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup

Welcome to the Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup Group! Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at Sweetway Cafe. We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto. If you have any suggestions for meeting locations or activities, feel free to let me know!

Visa Infinite Dining Event at the Drake Hotel

Dine side by side with other solo diners — every Thursday in Toronto (#dine)

# Dine side by side with other solo diners. **Every Thursday. Everyone comes on their own.** We find and hold the city's most social seats for solo diners — you reserve yours and show up. ## The seats do the introductions. * **Conversation starts itself** You sit down with a hello, and talk starts on its own — side by side, there's no face-to-face interview, nobody performs, nobody's on a date. Counter seats have worked this way forever. * **The numbers agree** Nine in ten Gen Z diners say they enjoy dining alongside strangers, and one in three has made a real friend that way. People want an experience as much as a meal — and the city's restaurants have quietly had the perfect seats for it all along. We make them accessible: one held seat, every Thursday. Dinner can be a full meal or just a drink. The company costs nothing. * **You're part of the room** Alone at a table for one, you watch the room. Seated side by side, you *are* the room — a bartender pouring or a kitchen at work in front of you, good company beside you. That's the whole difference. ## How it works 1. Reserve a seat One tap, and we show you this Thursday's spot. A few details hold your seat. 2. You're expected Reminders arrive on WhatsApp before dinner. Walk in, show your reservation at the door, take your seat. 3. The counter does the rest Good food, side-by-side seats, and conversation that happens effortlessly. ## Nothing about Thursday is random. Every spot on our list is somewhere we'd happily spend an evening ourselves. We look for rooms where conversation already exists — lively counters, chefs at work, bartenders who know the city, places where coming on your own has always felt natural. Whether it's another #dine guest, the person beside you, or a conversation that starts on its own, you're part of the room from the moment you sit down. ## Good to know * ✓ Not dating, not networking — just good company * ✓ You only pay for what you order * ✓ Full dinner or just a drink — order what suits you * ✓ English-speaking company * ✓ Free to cancel until 4 hours before your reservation Coming on your own shouldn't mean being on your own — and the best seat in the house isn't always a table. Sometimes it's front row at the counter. **IMPORTANT** Seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/