Georgian Bay Business Connections

10/16/2025

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Side Hustle Success Program, a 6-week online workshop to help people turn their side business ideas into action. Learn more here: https://nsbcentre.com/side-hustle-success/

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer le lancement du programme Formation futur flexipreneur, atelier en ligne d’une durée de six semaines conçu pour aider les participantes et participants à passer d’une idée à l’action et devenir flexipreneurs. Un flexipreneur est une personne qui mène des activités entrepreneuriales en parallèle d’une autre occupation. Apprendre encore plus ici: https://nsbcentre.com/fr/side-hustle-success/

10/01/2025

☕ Tomorrow Morning with GBBC – Dr. Sue Lyons

We have something special planned for tomorrow, Thursday, October 2 from 7:45–9:00 AM!

Instead of meeting at the Hub, Dr. Sue Lyons of Health Works Chiropractic & Wellness Centre is inviting GBBC members to her office for a presentation and guided tour of:
🏥 Health Works Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
🏡 Nest By The Bay & Perch By The Bay (Airbnbs at the same location)

✨ To make the morning even sweeter, Dr. Sue is treating all GBBC members to a coffee or tea + scone at Grounded Coffee on Bay Street before the meeting! Just give your name and mention you’re with GBBC and your “Morning Pick Me Up” is on Dr. Sue.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy a warm start to October with your GBBC community!

🌐 Learn more: healthworkscentre.com

10/01/2025

09/16/2025

🔹 At Our Last GBBC Meeting: Helen Pugacheva-Juncal

We were pleased to welcome Helen Pugacheva-Juncal, Director and Partner at Chin & Orr Lawyers, as our most recent GBBC member speaker.

Helen shared her remarkable journey—from earning her first law degree in Russia, completing her master’s in International Law in China, and finally being called to the bar in Ontario. Now based in Victoria Harbour, Helen serves clients across the region in corporate and business law, real estate, wills and estates, and litigation.

Fluent in English, Russian, and Mandarin, Helen brings a global perspective and local focus to her work. Her presentation was thoughtful, engaging, and a reminder of the diverse talents we have right here in our GBBC network.

09/16/2025

08/06/2025

🗣️ This Week’s GBBC Member Speaker: Roma Czech, RDH

We’re excited to welcome Roma Czech, founder of Dental Hygiene with Roma, to the speaker seat this Thursday!

With 30+ years of experience, Roma delivers a fresh, independent approach to dental care. She’s a mentor, community builder, and passionate advocate for patient-first hygiene.

A proud member of BNI and Rotary, she’s been recognized as Midland’s Favourite Hygienist and nominated for several local business awards.

Join us Thursday for networking and an inspiring presentation!

07/23/2025

📍New Venue, Same Great Energy!

We’re excited to kick off our first GBBC meeting at the brand-new Route 93 Innovation Hub, located on the main floor of the ShopMidland building at 270 King Street, Midland.

This week’s GBBC member speaker is Nicole French, Fractional Executive Director at Route 93, and the Founder of Collaborative Haus Marketing. With nearly two decades of experience helping businesses grow through bold strategy and meaningful connection, Nicole knows what it takes to build real momentum.

Join us Thursday, July 24th:
🕖 7:45–8:00 a.m. — Networking
🗣️ 8:00 a.m. — Member infomercials + Nicole’s presentation

07/23/2025

07/20/2025

🚀 The Route 93 Innovation Hub is building something new — and your input can help shape it. Take a few minutes to fill out the survey and be part of what’s next for our business community. 👇

We’re building something exciting at Route 93, but we can’t do it without your input.
Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, or local innovator, your voice helps shape what this hub will become.

Take 8–10 minutes to complete our Stakeholder Survey. Help guide the future of innovation in North Simcoe.

Take the survey and win! One lucky participant will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift certificate to a local business of their choice.

📝 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V9Pw2r5Em0OJZXStEIYaiDNMi8rww3dOkLaNLIp0c6xUNUlIWTBYOUpCV1E0STVHRjNLT1hROUxKRy4u

06/26/2025

🎤 This Morning’s Member Speaker: Frances Morawski of Frances Financial Solutions

Big thanks to Frances Morawski for sharing her story and expertise with us at this morning’s GBBC meeting! 🙌 Her passion for math, technology, and problem-solving drives the work she does to support small businesses with their financial needs — including bookkeeping, payroll, and more. 💻📊

Frances helps business owners stay organized, compliant, and confident in their numbers. Learn more at francesfs.ca 💼