Grow.

Innovate.

Connect.

Let's Connect.

Join us at Connect, the Canadian platform for collaboration and innovation in the pet industry!

We are dedicated to bringing together Canadian and global pet industry leaders—including manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers—to foster strong relationships and drive success.

At Connect, you'll find invaluable opportunities for networking, education, and dialogue, all designed to help pet businesses thrive in an ever-evolving market. Our Connect Tool Box vendors and expert speakers are here to share powerful insights and strategies to help you grow your business.

This event is more than just a gathering—it's a community committed to empowering retailers

with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed. We advocate for innovative solutions and ensure retailers have access to brands that truly support them.

Built by pet professionals, Connect values your input! We invite you to share your vision and insights to make this experience even more impactful for your business. Join us in shaping the future of the pet industry—let’s grow together!

Connect:

A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.

Connect Lounge

Attendees and Exhibitors can enjoy all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.

Education Stage

Connect brings 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors will hear from Jennifer Murray, Jordan Milgrom, and financial advice through RBC, Moneris and ADP.

Fresh Food Showcase

A highlight of the show is Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.

Connect Live

Thursday night features Connect Live at the NFCC with the Orange Man Band. The evening will kick off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors.

CPCP

Canadian Pet Care Professionals

April 01, 20251 min read

Canadian Pet Care Professionals is a vetted, membership-based community dedicated to supporting, educating, and connecting Professional Pet Care business owners while advocating for qualified, insured, and registered pet care providers across our beautiful country.

Monthly Expert Webinar Series: Access specialized education tailored to help you enhance your skills and grow your pet care business, including monthly expert webinars and challenges to help you work on your business instead of just in it. Replays will be available for members who can't make the live.

  • Networking: Connect with fellow Canadian pet care business owners to share insights and experiences and offer mutual support via our Member Discussion Forum and Member Group Chat. 

  • Monthly Q&A with HR Professional Laura Tolhoek, CHRL: Members can submit HR questions ahead of time, and Laura will discuss live and monthly HR-themed discussions. 

  • Sit. Stay. Recap: Each month with wrap up with a Live Group Discussion, Q&A, Virtual Networking

  • And much more is in the works!!! This is just the beginning!

Click here for more information: https://member.petcareprocanada.ca/about

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