EventsHamilton Networking Night: Speed Networking + Social Hour

Join the Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community building at Bernie's Tavern in Hamilton.

For March, we are doing 2 networking events in one!

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, we’ll kick things off with a fast-paced Speed Networking Hour, capped at just 20 participants. This structured format is designed to help you meet a wide range of fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, professionals, freelancers, allies and business owners in a short amount of time in a fun setting. Through a series of quick, one-on-one conversations with prompts, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce yourself, share what you’re working on, and discover potential collaborators within the local queer business community.

After the speed networking session wraps, we’ll move into a more relaxed atmosphere with food and open networking from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This is your chance to reconnect with standout contacts, deepen conversations, and build meaningful professional relationships in a casual setting.

The evening will be hosted by artist, designer, performer and small business owner, Hamilton's own Karma Kameleon, helping guide us through the structured networking hour and keeping the energy flowing throughout the night.

Come prepared to make connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network within Ontario’s vibrant queer business community.

After the event concludes, attendees are invited to stick around as Danny Miles of July Talk takes over the main room of Bernie’s Tavern for a special vinyl DJ set.

What to expect

• A combination of structured networking, followed by casual, low-pressure networking for those who want to join after
• Time to meet other queer professionals, artists and community members in Hamilton
• Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages
• Additional alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase
• If attending Speed Networking portion, please arrive before 6:05 PM to participate

Event details

Date: Thursday March 12th
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bernie's Tavern, 1103 Cannon St E
Cost: Free (registration required)

Itinerary 

5:45 PM - 6:05 PM | Speed-Networking Registration & Welcome
6:05 PM - 7:00 PM | Speed Networking Hosted by Karma Kameleon
7:00 PM | Food is Served
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Casual Networking
7:30 PM -  | Performance by Chimaera
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM | Wrap up & Closing Remarks