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Women in Business Expo 2026

March 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free

Women in Business Expo 2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Join us for the fourth annual Women in Business Expo on Sunday, March 8, 2026, anytime between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre
📍 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford

This full-day event celebrates women entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders from Brantford, Brant County, Norfolk County, and surrounding communities. Come to network, learn, connect, and showcase women in business — whether you stay for an hour or the entire day.


What to Expect

Trade Show featuring women-owned businesses
🎤 Guest Speaker Sessions throughout the day
🎁 Prize Giveaways
📸 Photo Booth
🛍 Swag Bags for the first 100 attendees


Guest Speaker Schedule

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Samantha Gernhart
Seen, Heard, and Taken Seriously: Marketing Your Business with Confidence

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Danielle Simpson
Why Community Changes Everything

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Mandy Samwell
From Community to City Council: A Journey in Public Leadership

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Sophia White
The Power of Flow: How Regulating Your Body Transforms Your Business

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Sarah O’Neil
The Long Ride: Building a Business That Stands the Test of Time

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Denise Lowe
Supporting Your Teen’s Success, Without the Stress


Who Can Attend?

Everyone is welcome.
Stop by the trade show, attend a speaker session or two, network with others — or stay for the full day.

🎟 This is a free event to attend, pre-registration is not required but by registering it helps us plan and anticipate numbers. Please register using the “General Admission” option above.


🤝 Supporting Our Community Partner

We are proud to partner with Community Resource Service, an organization dedicated to supporting food security and employment through the Brantford Food Bank and Community Employment Service.

Attendees are encouraged to bring donations in support of their work. Cash, credit, and debit donations will be accepted at the event. Items and donations can be dropped off at their table on the day of the event.

Items Currently Needed:

  • Peanut butter
  • Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, and beans
  • Soup
  • Dry pasta & pasta sauce
  • Cereal & oatmeal
  • Crackers & cookies
  • Cooking oils
  • Household products

Your generosity helps ensure that Everyone Fed, Everyone Working, and Everyone Counts. Thank you for supporting our community 💛

Details

  • Date: March 8
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Cost: Free

Organizer

  • Samantha Gernhart
  • Phone 519-770-7358
  • Email info@womeninbusinessexpo.ca

Venue

  • Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre
  • 19 Holiday Dr
    Brantford, Ontario N3R 7J4 Canada
    + Google Map
  • Phone 519-753-8651
  • View Venue Website