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After two decades, the Scarborough Business Association is proud to bring back the Business Excellence Awards with the inaugural SBA Mayor’s Gala & Business Excellence Awards.

This historic night will bring Scarborough together to celebrate our business leaders, innovators, and community builders — and to mark a new era of leadership in our city.

Be part of this milestone moment as we honour excellence and spotlight the people driving Scarborough forward.

Date & Time: Thursday, April 30  

5:00 PM-9:00pm
Location: Guild Inn Estates, Scarborough

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Join us and make history.

Explore a dynamic daytime tradeshow featuring businesses, services, recruitment opportunities, and solutions designed to help you grow. Connect with vendors, employment partners, and employers, discover new opportunities, and build valuable relationships that support your business and career goals.

A mini job fair will also be featured in partnership with our employment partners, connecting job seekers with hiring employers on site.

BUSINESS FORUM: Save Money, Hire Smarter & Grow Your Business

After 5 PM, join us for an engaging and practical Business Forum focused on helping you reduce costs, strengthen your hiring strategy, and scale your business with confidence.

Hear from industry leaders as they share real-world insights and actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

The evening concludes with networking, food, and meaningful connections with entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

Vendor Showcase & Mini Job Fair
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Free drop-in admission
Located in the main hallway
Open to all attendees

Business Forum & Networking
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration required

SBA Members: Free
General Admission: $20

 Business Support Career Fair

 Connect. Grow. Hire.

We are now accepting vendors for a one-day Business Support Career Fair bringing together small businesses, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and the wider community.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your services, connect directly with potential clients and partners, and be part of a collaborative space focused on business growth and employment opportunities.

Join us in building meaningful connections and supporting a stronger local business ecosystem.

Date: May 7, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

Registration Deadline: April 28, 2026

In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, the Scarborough Business Association (SBA), FilCanPreneur  and Scarborough Town Centre are proud to present a dynamic event bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders.

The evening will feature the FilCanPreneur Pitch Competition, where emerging Filipino-Canadian entrepreneurs will showcase their business and compete for financial and in-kind prizes. A panel discussion with industry leaders, followed by a networking session designed to foster meaningful connections.

This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate Filipino excellence, support rising entrepreneurs, and strengthen Scarborough’s vibrant business community.

Where: Scarborough Town Centre

When: Wed. June 10. 

5:00pm-8:00pm

Details Coming Soon!

After the success of our first event, we’re back for round two! Kick off summer with coffee, networking, and live DJ beats that’ll keep the energy flowing.

Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in a lively, fun atmosphere — maybe even show off a few dance moves while building meaningful connections!

Where: The Creek Coffee

When: Saturday, June 13 

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

BYOD = Buy Your Own Drinks

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Save the Dates:

Fall Sat. Sept 26

Winter Sat, Dec 19

This is a pay-what-you-can event. Registration is required as space is limited