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  • Services
    • Business Development
    • Website Design
    • Content Creation
    • Social Media
    • Copywriting
  • Events
    • Webinars
    • Wine Not Wednesday
    • Workshops
  • Portfolio
  • Resources
    • Our Blog
    • Business Associations
    • Great Reads
    • Glossary of Terms
  • About HDC
    • About Us
    • FAQs
    • ESG Policy

Wine Not wednesdays

Wine Not Wednesday is about growing our businesses, connecting with other humans, learning, and having fun along the way. The wine is optional, the casual vibe is genuine. 

  • Fall / Winter - every Wednesday virtually 
  • April - September virtual events are paused 
  • In person events - third or fourth Wednesday of the month 

our why - behind Wine Not Wednesdays

the vision...

Our vision for Wine Not Wednesday (WNW) is to create a casual, welcoming, empowering, and connective space for people  to meet - to share stories, build confidence, and foster genuine relationships that fuel both personal and professional growth. A safe space to chat and solve problems or just connect. 

Whether you join us for the socializing, the business networking or the education and inspiration, we hope you will find all three. When you attend one of our events -  think of it as your mid-week reset. 

Networking that doesn't feel like work. 

We are creating events that are community building, life enriching and fun.

the format

Fun and casual. Small intentionally. Each event is capped for attendance. 

  • 7 - 7:30 pm - Introductions - If it is a virtual event, everyone gets to introduce themselves, their businesses or something they're passionate about
  • 7:30 - 7:45 pm - Micro-learning Session - themes change weekly as we hear from a variety of subject matter experts. 
  • 7:45 - 8:00 pm - Q&A - your opportunity to ask the experts! 
  • 8 - 8:30 pm - Guided networking

We are mindful of everyone's time, we start and end our events on time.

SECURE YOUR SPOT (2026 Virtual Events)*In person* JANUARY 28 - NETWORKING & WINE TASTING + a conversation with Elizabeth Smith!*In person* FEBRUARY 25 - NETWORKING & WINE TASTING + a conversation with Trystan Keller!

upcoming themes & Subject Matter Experts

January 7

January 28

January 14

JENNIFER HILLMER

New Year, New Marketing 

We're talking about all the things your want to freshen up - *BONUS - all guests will receive a complimentary annual refresh checklist

January 14

January 28

January 14

HOLLY PENG

Trust Us & Buzz Bookkeeping

Counting on Success - 

Smart practical bookkeeping habits that can help you grow your business; and pitfalls to avoid

January 21

January 28

January 28

KAT MOONEY

Pounce Support Services

Beyond the Ask: How to Build Donor Relationships that Last - a refreshing take on fundraising and public relations that will help you cultivate relationships

January 28

January 28

January 28

***IN PERSON EVENT***

ELIZABETH SMITH

Simplifying Your Life

We are wired for connection - join us for the conversation & a little wine tasting.

REGISTER HERE 

February 4

February 25

February 11

MOE YASSINE

MaxWell Challenge Realty; Alberta LGBTQAI Chamber

February 11

February 25

February 11

KIM JURINA 

Eye Stylist

The Power of Finding Your Niche 

February 18

February 25

February 25

CYNTHIA WALKER

 The Space 

February 25

February 25

February 25

***IN PERSON EVENT***

TRYSTAN KELLER 

Sales Link Strategies

 Leveraging Events to Grow Your Brand 

REGISTER HERE


March 4

March 11

March 11

THERESE SHEEN

QRS Sales & Service

Finding Your Voice & Sharing Your Gifts 

March 11

March 11

March 11

MCKENNA GAETZ

Edward Jones

March 18

March 11

March 18

SHELLY REIMER

Shelly Reimer Design

March 25

March 11

March 18

***IN PERSON EVENT***

Hania Hawke

~ headshot coming soon ~

~ registration soon ~  

Photos from The 2025 WNW launch party - networking & wine tasting

We hosted a kick off event on October 8 at Baseline Wine & Spirits - about 30 people joined us for some networking and wine education from Ryan the Wine Guy. Thanks to Ryan for the tremendous hospitality!

our 1st wine not a holiday party!

The event was hosted at a private residence so we released just  25 tickets - the event sold out in less than two weeks. 2026 will be bigger! Stay tuned. Thank you to everyone who joined us. 

previous experts

  • Karen Murdock - Voiced Memories
  • Jennifer Hillmer - Hillmer Design & Creative 
  • Brad Bartko - Accessibility by Design 
  • Taylor Temple - Mind and Body by Temple
  • Nicole van Kuppeveld - Organizations by Design
  • Jacquie Fenske - Experience Alberta 

  • Michael Draper - Next Home Hub
  • Tiffany Connauton - Beyond Diversity
  • Jessilyn Persson - Weekend Wealth
  • Glenda Sheard - Radio Host, Keynote Speaker
  • Carrie Doucette - In Your Face Photo Booth
  • Corey McEwen - Maxwell Devonshire Realty 

interested in sharing your expertise?

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A couple little details...

While we love our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), they are not compensated (except with our gratitude, of course!). We will tag you in all of the marketing and embrace every opportunity to share your genius with the world - and you will build some incredible new connections. 

*Please note that we cannot accept every application, but we'll sure try. 

“The richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work. Marinate on that for a minute.”


Robert Kiyosaki

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