Toronto 
Events Description
Toronto’s local economy is at a crossroads. Commercial rents have surged 67% since June 2020, displacing longtime businesses and artists. MDRNZE brings together some of Toronto’s top neighbourhood builders to tackle these challenges and shape our city’s economic future.
Why Attend?
Develop strategies to keep wealth circulating locally
Learn how to slow the displacement of local businesses
Advocate for commercial tenant rights and acquisition policies
Featured Speakers:
Harrison Amit, Founder of Ride HOVR
Chloe Brown, Former Mayoral Candidate & Policy Analyst
Anyika Mark, Coordinator, Little Jamaica Land Trust
Shamez Imlani, Owner, La Palette & Drom Taberna
Join business owners, creative leaders, and policy experts for engaging discussions on:
Commercial rent solutions
Community land trusts
Innovative funding models (community bonds, employee ownership trusts)
The rise of modern co-ops
Who Should Attend: Small business owners, community organizers, artists, policy analysts, urban planners, social impact investors, and anyone passionate about preserving Toronto\’s unique local economy.
The evening includes focused sessions, panel discussions on people-first city-building, and ample networking opportunities. Connect with Canada\’s economic changemakers while enjoying light bites by Trinity Common’s chef Luis.
Tickets start at $10. Don’t miss this chance to be part of Toronto’s economic transformation!
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $10 – $50
General Admission – $10
Generous Admission – $50
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Wednesday October 9, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Event Opening + Networking
Start your night off right with dozens of other passionate Torontonians who want to see our local economies & businesses succeed. Meet new friends & reconnect with old ones at the beautiful Trinity Common.
5:50 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Introductory remarks
6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Commercial Rent Solutions | Better Way Alliance
6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Community Land Trusts | Kensington Community Land Trust
6:30 p.m. – 6:40 p.m.
Harrison Amit | HOVR
How is HOVR disrupting a monopoly and putting more $$$ and power back into rideshare driver hands?
6:40 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.
Networking & Bio Break
Enjoy complimentary bites from Trinity Common\’s talented chef Luis & grab a drink (non-alc available) from their deep list of delicious liquids!
7:10 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Building Resilient Cities Through Community Ownership
7:50 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (+1 day)
Closing Remarks
8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Networking
You don’t have to go home – and you CAN stay here. Hang out afterward to chat with speakers & other attendees.
Venue & Address
Trinity Common, 303 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Wheelchair accessible
