Welcome to MDRNZE | Toronto Community Wealth Building Summit

October 9, 2024 from 5:30 - 9:00pm | Trinity Commons, Kensington Market

Join us for an event shaping the future of Toronto's neighbourhood economies by addressing the critical issue of destabilized local communities. MDRNZE brings together business owners, creative leaders, and policy experts to tackle the challenges and opportunities facing Toronto neighbourhoods.

Here's the situation:

- Commercial retail rents in Toronto have surged 67% on average since June 2020

- Corporate landlords are rapidly acquiring local retail, restaurant, and maker spaces

- Longtime businesses, artists, and community gathering spaces are being displaced

Why Attend MDRNZE?

You want to hear from and engage with business leaders, creatives, policy experts, and community advocates to develop actionable strategies that:

- Keep wealth circulating within our communities

- Slow and reverse the displacement of local businesses

- Advocate for commercial tenant rights & policies to help local businesses acquire their spaces

If you want to be part of this future economy shaping exercise, don't miss MDRNZE.

Who Should Attend?

- Small business owners planning for the future

- Community organizers and activists

- Artists & Creatives

- Policy analysts and urban planners

- Social Impact Investors interested in sustainable community development

- Everyone passionate about preserving Toronto's unique local economy

The summit's agenda is packed with engaging content, including a panel discussion on people first city-building - and focused sessions on commercial rent solutions and community land trusts. Ample networking opportunities will allow attendees to connect with passionate individuals and organizations dedicated to community development.

Whether you're a community leader, local entrepreneur, policy analyst, project funder, or simply passionate about preserving Toronto's unique local economy, MDRNZE offers valuable opportunities and connections.