May The Deadlines Be Ever In Your Favour
Happy November! We have a great month ahead of us: Trevor Clare is coming back for an art pop up, our community host, Shailja, is going to show off her barista skills every Thursday morning for the community, and there’s going to be a big tech conference to learn how to keep your family safe while navigating life online.
Looking forward a bit, our Block Party is coming up! This is your early reminder that our 3rd annual block party will be on Thursday, December 3rd from 4 to 7pm.
If you’re new to Commons, the Block Party is a doors open event, where you can explore member businesses, enjoy interactive demos, games, treats, and giveaways. At the start of the evening you get your very own passport that will be stamped at every office you stop at. Complete your passport for your chance to win our grand prize! At 5:30 we switch over to our After Party in Glasgow hall with live music, refreshments, and a silent auction. This year our block party is supporting Food4Kids Waterloo Region.
Looking forward a bit, our Block Party is coming up! This is your early reminder that our 3rd annual block party will be on Thursday, December 3rd from 4 to 7pm.
If you’re new to Commons, the Block Party is a doors open event, where you can explore member businesses, enjoy interactive demos, games, treats, and giveaways. At the start of the evening you get your very own passport that will be stamped at every office you stop at. Complete your passport for your chance to win our grand prize! At 5:30 we switch over to our After Party in Glasgow hall with live music, refreshments, and a silent auction. This year our block party is supporting Food4Kids Waterloo Region.
New Member Spotlight
We have a couple of new companies joining Commons this month:
Relay is a financial technology company that helps small businesses manage their money more easily. From business banking and payments to tracking expenses and organizing cash flow, Relay brings everything together in one simple platform so business owners can spend less time on finances and more time growing their business.
Turntide Technologies develops innovative electric motors, batteries, and power systems that help vehicles and equipment run more efficiently. Their goal is to make transportation and industry cleaner, more reliable, and more sustainable through smarter electrification technology.
Welcome to Catalyst Commons!
Relay is a financial technology company that helps small businesses manage their money more easily. From business banking and payments to tracking expenses and organizing cash flow, Relay brings everything together in one simple platform so business owners can spend less time on finances and more time growing their business.
Turntide Technologies develops innovative electric motors, batteries, and power systems that help vehicles and equipment run more efficiently. Their goal is to make transportation and industry cleaner, more reliable, and more sustainable through smarter electrification technology.
Welcome to Catalyst Commons!
Here’s what’s happening this month:
Every Wednesday — Pop-Up Lunches (12:00–1:30 PM | Belmont / Glasgow Hall)
Break up the week with something tasty. Pop-up lunches return every Wednesday!
This month our vendors are:
This month our vendors are:
- Sweet & Savoury Pie Compnay
- Mel’s Diner
- Petite Patties
- Los Rolling Tacos
Every Thursday — Barista On-Site (8:30-10:30am | Belmont Hall)
Our community host Shailja will be showing off her barista skills in Belmont hall every Thursday! If you’ve ever been too intimated to try making a fancy coffee or are looking for tips and trick to up your game come check it out!
Wednesday November 4th — Onboarding Tour (11AM | Meet in the Atrium)
New to Catalyst Commons? Join us for an onboarding tour to get familiar with the space, learn about member perks, and discover the resources available to help you make the most of your membership.
Thursday November 5th — Diwali Treats (Belmont Hall)
Stop by Belmont hall and grab some sweet treats to celebrate Diwali!
Wednesday November 11th — Remembrance Day
We will be streaming the Remembrance day ceremony on our TVs in both kitchens. At 11 am we will observe a 2 minute moment of silence to honour fallen soldiers and recognize the service and sacrifice of all Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans.
Thursday November 12th — Navigating your family’s online life at Canadians Connected: Kitchener-Waterloo (4:00-5:30 | Belmont Hall)
Join an engaging fireside chat to learn how to keep your family safe while navigating life online. Experts will share what it means to become the Home CTO, with practical advice on everything from privacy and scams to devices and cybersecurity threats.
Register To Attend
Register To Attend
November 16th – 25th — Trevor Clare Pop Up Art Show
We’re excited to welcome local artist Trevor Clare back to Catalyst Commons! From the 16th to the 25th you will be able to see his showcased around Commons.
On the 25th Trevor will be in the Atrium from 11am to 2pm for a pop-up shop if you’re interested in taking any of the art home!
On the 25th Trevor will be in the Atrium from 11am to 2pm for a pop-up shop if you’re interested in taking any of the art home!
November 19th — Member Zumba Class (5:00 – 6:00PM | Laurel Creek Studio)
Wrap up your workday with Zumba! Join us for an upbeat, dance-inspired fitness class that’s guaranteed to get you moving and leave you feeling energized.
All experience levels are welcome.
Register Here
All experience levels are welcome.
Register Here
