Business Circle: The Give First Edition
Oct. 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Business Circle: The Give First Edition
The Networking Strategy That Starts With What You Can Give
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre
About This Event
Most networking rewards the loudest pitch. The strongest business relationships are built the other way around.
This October, the Business Circle introduces a new kind of evening. Zoheir opens with a TED-style Network Navigator talk built on one simple idea: the people who give first are the people others remember, trust, and refer.
You’ll hear a personal, practical look at how generosity turns a casual introduction into a lasting business relationship. Then you’ll put it into practice at the Soap Box, where every guest shares a 60-second introduction to their business and the connections they’re looking for.
It’s an evening for business owners who want real relationships, not just a stack of business cards.
Meet Your Speaker: Zoheir Hasanbhai
Zoheir Hasanbhai is a master relationship builder, community leader, and veteran networking facilitator with decades of experience connecting professionals across local and international markets. A two-time Paul Harris Fellow, he serves as Membership Director and Board Director of the Rotary Club of Mississauga and sits on the organizing committee of the Business Circle.
Zoheir has led organizations including the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (Toronto Section), St. Joseph’s College Alumni Toronto, and the Little Pear Garden Dance Company. He regularly leads networking workshops that help professionals turn casual conversations into lasting, high-value relationships.
What You’ll Take Away
- A fresh approach to networking that builds trust instead of relying on a sales pitch
- Simple, practical ways to give first, from making introductions to sharing what you know to championing other local businesses
- Confidence in a room full of new faces, with a clear way to start conversations that matter
- A stronger 60-second pitch that shares what you do and what you can offer others
- New local connections with Mississauga and Peel Region business owners, professionals, and service providers
- Ideas you can use the very next morning, with no special tools or experience needed
Who Should Attend
Small business owners, solopreneurs, freelancers, consultants, practice owners, tradespeople, and local professionals who want to grow through genuine relationships. Whether you’re a regular at networking events or it’s your very first one, you’re welcome here.
About the Business Circle
The Rotary Mississauga Business Circle is a monthly gathering for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who believe that business success and community service go hand in hand. Each evening brings together an inspiring talk, 60-second Soap Box introductions, and time to connect with Mississauga’s business community. Grounded in integrity and the Rotary Four-Way Test, the Circle is a place for relationships built on trust, not pitches. Join a community of People of Action and grow your business while giving back.
Built on Rotary Values
The Business Circle is guided by Rotary’s belief in Service Above Self and the Four-Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
These aren’t just ideals. They’re a practical foundation for business relationships, and the reason people who network this way earn a reputation worth referring.
Your Ticket Makes a Difference
Tickets are $20, and proceeds support local Mississauga youth entrepreneurship scholarships, youth leadership programs, and community service initiatives.
When you attend, you grow your business network and help the next generation of local leaders at the same time. That’s giving first in action.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre, 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3H7
Ticket: $20 CAD (includes light refreshments)