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- Business Networking Events Toronto & GTA
- Exclusive Referral Networking Groups
- Business Consulting and Business Coaching Toronto
- BizX Business Expo and Conference October

Our 3rd Annual BizX Business Expo & Conference on Tues. Oct. 20, 2026 was a success! We heard from 5 Expert Featured Speakers and met ~ 45 other exhibitors and networked to make new connections and gain valuable knowledge to help everyone grow their businesses. If you missed it, look out for BizX 2027, coming in October 2027.

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You have found the best place for business networking and business coaching in Toronto and the GTA, and home of BizX Business Expo and Conference!

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GTApreneurs has lots of unique and exciting opportunities to help you grow your business. We can connect you with potential clients and referral partners; give you platforms to showcase your expertise and promote your business; give you valuable business and professional development education and training, including sales, public speaking, overall marketing, and digital marketing training; motivation, support and a feeling of belonging to a business community that cares about you and your success!

Explore our site, register for our business networking events in Toronto and the GTA, book a vendor table, and send us a message if you have any questions. We are happy to help!

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4.9
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Joyce Wong
1 year ago
Tammy is an incredible mentor! Her guidance during my business development sessions has been invaluable. She brings deep insight, practical strategies, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. I always leave our sessions feeling motivated, more focused, and equipped with actionable steps. If you're looking for someone who truly understands business growth and cares about your progress, Tammy is the one to turn to. Highly recommend!
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Anca Bitir
2 years ago
I had a fantastic experience attending the GTApreneurs event! The atmosphere was vibrant, inclusive, and full of energy. I connected with so many like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs, and the networking opportunities were invaluable. The organizers did an incredible job curating a space where business owners could share, collaborate, and support one another. I left feeling inspired, empowered, and more connected to the local business community. Highly recommend GTApreneurs events to anyone looking to grow their network and business in a meaningful way!
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Keith Wood
2 years ago
I have known Tammy for over a year and half now for my very first time attending she had giving me a warm welcome At GTApreneurs event. Tammy, is always very helpful and supportive to you with great advice for your business along with opportunities like networking as an exhibitor and guest speaker. I personally appreciate the great advice and always open to learning something new everyday.
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Gorette Marques
2 years ago
I have been attending GTApreneurs events for the past two years, and the experience has been incredible! Not only have I had the opportunity to network with amazing business professionals, but I have also had the privilege of hosting events alongside Tammy DeFoe in Newmarket. As an active member, I receive numerous benefits, including discounted or free event access, online training and coaching, and the chance to build lasting relationships with fellow entrepreneurs. The connections I've made through GTApreneurs have been instrumental in growing my business and expanding my network. A special shout-out to Tammy DeFoe, the incredible president of GTApreneurs! She has built a thriving business dedicated to helping others succeed. Her mentorship has been invaluable to me, providing insights, support, and encouragement that have truly made a difference in my professional growth. If you're looking to connect, learn, and grow, I highly recommend GTApreneurs!
Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you so much Gorette! You are so awesome to work with. I am very happy that you benefit greatly from being a member of GTApreneurs, and I proud to have you host our Newmarket Events! Cheers to both of our long-term successes!
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Lindsay Doke
2 years ago
I attended a Gtapreneurs Networking event this week and it awesome. Tammy Defoe was the organizer and it featured a guest speaker and various businesses highlighting their businesses at exhibits. We all got to do some networking and I met some great people I am connecting too.. Tammy poured her heart into this and it showed. I will be going back next month and highly recommend Gtapreneurs where I have met some wonderful people and made lasting friendships.
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Response from the owner
2 years ago
It was great to finally have you at one of our in person events Lindsay! I am so happy to hear that you will be coming back next month!
Being a member of GTAprenuers Richmond Hill group for the past year and also having attended over a dozen of highly effective networking events planned by Tammy Defoe and her team for the past 2 years, I have to say that I have met a diverse group of professionals from all walks of life. This is not an easy feat to achieve on your own. I have leveraged many contacts from these groups of professionals, many of whom I have become a client of and many whom have become clients of my own. Thank you to Tammy for these initiatives. I look forward to more progressive experiences like these.
Response from the owner
2 years ago
It is a pleasure to have you in our network Ashifa! You are an amazing person and a professional I am happy to refer to. See you again soon 🙂
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PL STEVENS
2 years ago
I love the GTApreneurs! Wonderful connections, great events and new business! Tammy is a great leader.....highly recommended!
Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you for the review Patricia! I am so happy to have you in our exclusive business network! See you at our next event 🙂
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Balbir K. Pabila
2 years ago
These events are always great place to meet other business owners, build relationships, great speakers to inspire and educate, and always plenty of food. Thanks Tammy for organizing these to help build our businesses.
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Response from the owner
2 years ago
You're very welcome Balbir! We are always happy to have you at our events 🙂
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Chithra Priya
2 years ago
Great networking group! Love the energy!
Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you Chithra! I appreciate your support.
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Meera Kanojia
2 years ago
I highly recommend GTA prenuers CEO Tammy Defoe is amazing to work with and supportive. She provides excellent guidance & always professional. Information on all & upcoming Networking meetings are told in advance & friendly reminders prior to the event & very organized and easy to communicate with her.
Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you Meera! It is a pleasure to work with you.
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Lynn Asbury
2 years ago
GTApreneurs offers great networking events! There is often someone presenting information pertinent for businesses that I found valuable. Her exclusive networking groups provide referral opportunities. And, Tammy, the owner, often provides valuable business tips during the weekly zoom meetings too!
Response from the owner
2 years ago
Thank you for the testimonial Lynn! I am very happy to have you in our network. I am so glad you have been experiencing value.
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Charlotte Kirby
2 years ago
We attend the GTApreneurs monthly in-person events in Vaughan and they are always well attended with informative speakers and fantastic networking opportunities. Tammy is a huge supporter of small businesses and is passionate about helping people connect and grow. I highly recommend coming out to these events. You can't grow your business from sitting behind a computer!
Response from the owner
2 years ago
It is a pleasure to have you and The Village Hive in our business network. I am glad that you enjoy our events. Thank you for the review.
We’ve known Tammy at GTApreneurs for over three years now, during which we’ve attended numerous events. These professional business networking events are not only enjoyable but also an opportunity to meet wonderful business owners. Over the years, these connections have blossomed into meaningful relationships and friendships that we rely on. Thank you, Tammy, for starting your business and bringing us together with so many incredible people at every meeting. We appreciate you. Filip & Cynthia
WHERE ARE YOU ON YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY?

We can help you at all stages of your business from planning to promotion to scaling and succession planning. We offer a variety of services, including Business Networking Events in Toronto, the GTA and online. These events are also called, “Entrepreneur Networking Events.” We also offer Business Networking Groups, also called “Referral Groups,” and “Referral Networking Groups;” along with Toronto Business Coaching; Sales Training; Public Speaking Training; Guest Speaker and Exhibitor opportunities.

Business Networking is one of the best ways to grow your business because it gives potential clients and referral partners the opportunity to get to know you and assess your credibility, instead of them just seeing you as a face and a name on your online marketing platforms.

As you build relationships and provide great products and services, those in your network will start referring their contacts to you. We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, but, who you know.” In business, you need both.

How can you get to know people and have them get to know you? Through multiple conversations, which means you need to meet the same people, over and over again to build that “know, like, trust.” The best way to do that is to become a member, where you will get free admission to all of our business networking events and much more.

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GTApreneurs’ Business Services

Are you in the Contemplation or Planning Stage?

These are very exciting times in your business journey! During these stages, you are full of energy, positivity and motivation. What you need first is a 3rd party perspective on your business idea and plan, You will need lots of advice and guidance along your journey to make sure that you are spending your time and money wisely. What may seem like a good idea can quickly turn into a non-starter or debt trap. Get it right the first time. Click below to see other business ideas and compare them to the one you have now, then make your decision. Next read up on hiring a Business Coach. The right one can help you accelerate your business planning, start-up and growth phases, so you spend less time and money on trial and error, and more time on doing what you love and generating an income.

We can help with a custom Business Coaching program to take you from start-up to success in just 12 weeks.

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Are you in the Start-Up or Growth Stage?

You need to MEET PEOPLE, and lots of them on a regular basis. Become part of the “..it’s WHO you know,” circle by building strong business relationships and getting referrals starting with our Business Networking Events and Memberships. Join us for our virtual and in-person business networking events which are typically offered on this schedule every month.

  1. Toronto Business Networking Business Events: 1st Wednesday from 6-8pm.
  2. Virtual Business Networking Events: 2nd Wednesday at 12pm
  3. Durham Region Networking Events: 2nd Thursday from 5-8pm
  4. Newmarket Business Networking Events: 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.
  5. Mississauga Business Networking Events: 3rd Thursday from 5-8pm
  6. Vaughan Networking Events: Last Tuesday from 5-8pm.
  7. Take your networking to the next level with a BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT Membership or
  8. Join an Exclusive Business Coaching and REFERRAL NETWORKING GROUP 

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  3. Do you want more advertising for your business and have our networking event guests visit you? Be an EXHIBITOR at our networking events. 
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