Got content to create but keep putting it off? This session is for you.

Join us at the East Gwillimbury Public Library for a free, open coworking session where entrepreneurs and business owners come together to work on their content — at their own pace, in a supportive and energizing environment.

Bring your laptop, open up Canva, and use this dedicated time to finally create those social media posts, promotional graphics, flyers, or brand materials you've been meaning to get to. Whether you're new to Canva or already use it regularly, this is your uninterrupted time to make progress.

Light guidance is available throughout the session — so if you get stuck, have a design question, or just want a second pair of eyes on your work, support is there when you need it.

Between work sprints, connect with other local business owners, swap ideas, and tap into the collective energy of a room full of entrepreneurs who get it.

This is a drop-in session — come when you can, stay as long as you need.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Open coworking time — work on Canva content at your own pace, no formal agenda
• Light guidance available — get support with Canva, content strategy, or design questions as needed
• A collaborative atmosphere — connect with other entrepreneurs and business owners from your community
• Flexible format — drop in at 10:30 AM and stay until 3:00 PM, or come for part of the session
• Practical progress — leave with real content ready to use for your business

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to create or improve their marketing content
• Anyone using or curious about Canva for their business graphics and social media
• Founders who struggle to carve out time for content creation
• Entrepreneurs in East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Bradford, York Region, and surrounding areas
• No experience necessary — all skill levels welcome. Just bring your laptop and your ideas!

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
• Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Drop-in format — come and go as works for you)
• Location: East Gwillimbury Public Library (EGPL), Flex Space — Healthy Active Living Plaza, 160 Jim Mortson Drive, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 0S2
• Format: In-person, open coworking — no formal agenda
• Cost: Free
• Hosted by: YSpace York-Simcoe

AI is here and we are only beginning to discover its power to transform the way we communicate and work. Intentionally or not, AI has already impacted your work and personal life.

Computer applications save you time and increase profitability by performing repetitive or cumbersome tasks. But what if there isn't an app that can handle your particular task? Enter "Vibe Coding", the act of using AI to write computer code.

Join Peter Doern in an informal hands-on, personalized introduction to Vibe Coding and a practical guide to using Claude.AI (https://www.claude.ai) to build tools to solve computer software problems.

WHAT TO BRING

Attendees are encouraged to:

• Bring a laptop (and charger)
• Create a free account at https://www.claude.ai before the session
• Bring a real software challenge they want to solve

Examples of challenges to solve:

• Converting PDF data into CSV
• Stitching audio files together
• Reformatting CSV data for tools like Zoho

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Attendees will:

• Understand how AI chatbots work, including risks and limitations
• Learn how to use Claude.ai to build simple tools
• Begin creating their own custom solution during the session

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Peter Doern founded TheBridge.ca in 2000 to help clients save time, money, and headaches by developing software tailored to their unique business needs.

He has worked with nonprofits, trades, manufacturers, and financial institutions by listening carefully, understanding challenges, and building practical solutions with long-term support.

Business is better when you don't build it alone.

Join us for an energizing morning of connection, conversation, and collaborative learning at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre. This Peer-to-Peer session, facilitated by Kelley Phillips of TechConnex, is designed to bring entrepreneurs and business owners together for more than just a handshake. It's about real, meaningful exchange.

The session kicks off with an interactive, facilitated workshop that gets the conversation flowing and creates the conditions for genuine peer learning. From there, the room opens up for structured peer-to-peer networking, a chance to share your story, hear others', and discover the connections and insights that move your business forward.

Whether you're early in your entrepreneurial journey or running an established business, you'll leave with new perspectives, fresh ideas, and a stronger network right here in your own community.

Come ready to contribute as much as you learn.