CONNECT NORTH YORK | 2025
GALENTINES 3
Celebrate empowerment and connection at GALENTINES 3 with brunch, networking, and workshops—open to everyone supporting creativity and community! ♥ ♡ ♥ ♡ ♥
brunch + workshop
THE GIST
THE GIST
GALENTINES 3 brings together entrepreneurs, creators, and dreamers for a celebration of empowerment, community, and collaboration. Whether you're thinking of launching a new business or seeking to grow an existing one, this event offers the perfect blend of hands-on learning, networking, and celebration. Hosted by Connect North York and led by multimedia creative and small business owner Sunshine Arcilla, this event will feature a workshop designed to turn your ideas into actionable goals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into branding, content creation, and community sustainability, along with networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and local business leaders.
The event will be hosted with our partner, Studio M, and includes a lively brunch by Tita Love’s, live DJ by Trouble Views, exciting raffles, and memorable photo moments by Everlasting Events.
This year, we've reimagined “GALENTINES” to support women-owned and led businesses as our main partners while welcoming attendees of all genders. Our goal is to celebrate the power of collaboration and build a strong, sustainable local community. Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and grow with fellow creators and business leaders.
DETAILS
DETAILS
♥ February 15th, 2024
♥ 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
♥ Studio M
♥ By Connect North York
What
Connecting those who have ideas of starting a new business, project, or have an existing business looking participate in a workshop that takes ideas to actualized goals along with brunch, networking activities, live DJ, raffle, photo-moment, and community.
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Why
Since the global pandemic, a significant number of individuals have ventured into entrepreneurship, fuelled by a notable 46% increase, as reported by the Interac Corp. study in Sept. 2023, seeking additional income. We’ve reinvented “GALENTINES” by supporting women-owned/led businesses as our main partners to make this event possible. Through this event, our aims are to build local sustainability and community encouraging working together.
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How
Through the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to expand their ideas and leave with a worksheet of what will compose of developing their mission and main objectives, content plan, and branding and community sustainability plan. This workshop will also provide networking prompts throughout with breaks for our sponsors and partners to briefly share their businesses.
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PARTNERS
PARTNERS
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Studio M, located at 1672 Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto, is a versatile creative space ideal for photography, audio recording, band rehearsals, video production, and more. It offers professional facilities for artists, creators, and events, making it a hub for creative collaboration and production.
Studio M has contributed to this event as our venue host.
Venue Partner, @studiom.1672
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Tita Love's—an elevated culinary experience, spanning made-to-order creations to private dining. Our personalized services are crafted to elevate your next moment.
Proudly serving the Kitchener-Waterloo region and the GTA, offering handcrafted sweet Tita Love's—an elevated culinary experience, spanning made-to-order creations to private dining. Our personalized services are crafted to elevate your next moment.
Proudly serving the Kitchener-Waterloo region and the GTA, offering handcrafted sweet delights + timeless classic dishes.
Catering Partner, @titaloves.ca
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Everlasting Events is a Toronto-based company specializing in professional instant digital and print photography services for weddings, corporate events, and exclusive gatherings. They offer elegant and modern photo booth experiences, ensuring that every moment is captured beautifully. Their services are designed to make your events memorable, providing high-quality images that you can cherish for years to come.
Photo Booth Vendor, @everlasting.ca
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OTR Media Productions is a full-service media agency specializing in creating captivating visuals and compelling storytelling. Offering expertise in videography, photography, and digital design, the focus is on bringing ideas to life with creativity and professionalism. With years of industry experience, the aim is to capture unforgettable moments and deliver high-quality results tailored to any vision. From corporate events to weddings and creative projects, OTR Media Productions ensures every story is elevated and every moment unforgettable.
OTR Media Productions has contributed by providing marketing services, including social media management and content for this event.
Media, @otrmediaprod
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Trouble Views is a dynamic artist of Angolan and Congolese heritage, born and raised in Portugal. With a multifaceted talent that spans photography, music, and culinary arts, he initially gained recognition as a photographer, capturing powerful, evocative moments through his lens.
Today, he is also an established DJ, delivering fresh and electrifying sounds to audiences across Canada. Continually pushing creative boundaries in the arts and entertainment industry.
DJ, @troubleviews
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Steady Friends will be soft-launching their collection at the event. Rooted in quality and consistency, Steady Friends is a purpose-driven brand dedicated to building connections and fostering a community for individuals who embrace life with intention. With a focus on making decisions guided by core values, Steady Friends encourages living with meaning and authenticity.
Vendor, @steadyfriends
TICKETS
TICKETS
♥ $25 | Early Bird
♡ Admission
♡ 1 Raffle Ticket
♡ $10 off general admission
♥ $35 | General Admission
♡ Admission
♡ 1 Raffle Ticket
♥ Discounts
♡ Youth: If you are 19 or under, email us with an ID with your birthday to receive $10 off your ticket
♡ Invite A Friend: When you purchase a ticket, you will receive a discount code in your email to invite a friend to receive $5 off their ticket purchase!
Thank you to our wonderful partners and sponsors for this event.
Pay It Forward Program
If you would like to sponsor a ticket for a specific individual, cover general admission ticket for a stranger, please email us at connectnorthyork@gmail.com.
Terms and Conditions
Please check out all our event terms and conditions in attending the event at www.sunshvne.com/cny-tc/
Connect North York
Connect North York is a youth-led group that fosters resource sharing and development through community events and engagements.
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