On Saturday, November 30, the Civic Complex hosted the Small Business Networking Conference, bringing together nearly 20 businesses from Cornwall and Ottawa. The event, which served as a prelude to Culture Night, featured a DJ, food and drinks, creating an energetic atmosphere for networking.
LOL Entertainment’s Steve McDonald and the event’s emcee reflected on the experience. “I was the voice of the crowd, giving every small business here its unique moment and shouting out the sponsors who made it all possible,” McDonald said. “I am involved in the salsa competition and six DJs perform from 8 pm to 2 am.”
José Acevedo Ovando, co-founder of the event, along with Pedro López and the president of Car Tunes Audio, Steve D’alessio, shared the purpose of the event. “We wanted to highlight the hard-working Cornish business owners who deserve recognition,” Ovando said. “It was about giving small businesses the opportunity to connect with the community and showcase what they have to offer.”
Attendees explored various local products and services and gained insight into entrepreneurial efforts that drive the local economy. After the conference, attendees hit the dance floor and celebrated all night long.