Meaningful Conversations
Go beyond job titles and have conversations that help you genuinely get to know other business owners and professionals.
For Guests
Experience BUN as Our Guest
Curious about Business Unlimited Network? The best way to understand BUN is to experience it.
Join us at an upcoming Business Growth Meeting and spend time with business owners and professionals who believe that strong relationships, continuous learning, collaboration, and trust create stronger businesses.
Come ready to meet new people, learn something useful, share a little about yourself, and experience the relaxed, relationship-first culture we are intentionally creating.
You do not need to know anyone before you arrive.
You do not need a polished elevator pitch.
Just come ready to connect.
What Can You Expect as a Guest?
A BUN Business Growth Meeting is not designed around collecting business cards or delivering sales pitches.
It is an opportunity to spend 2.5 hours building relationships, learning, and getting to know the people behind the businesses.
Welcoming Introductions
You will have an opportunity to introduce yourself, but you do not need to prepare a formal elevator pitch.
Business Learning
Every Business Growth Meeting includes opportunities to learn through Learning Moments, Subject Matter Experts, shared experiences, and conversations with other business owners.
Opportunities to Connect
Meet people you may want to continue getting to know long after the meeting ends.
A Relationship-First Environment
BUN is built around relationships before referrals. We encourage curiosity, conversation, collaboration, and trust.
No Pressure to Pitch
You do not need to arrive with a sales presentation. Come as yourself and focus on getting to know the people in the room.
What Happens at a Business Growth Meeting?
Every BUN Business Growth Meeting is designed around three things.
Connection. Learning. Growth.
While every Community develops its own personality, you can generally expect:
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Arrival & Informal Connection
We encourage you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. This gives you time to get settled, order something from the restaurant, meet a few people, and start conversations before the meeting officially begins.
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Business Learning
You may hear a short Learning Moment, learn from a Subject Matter Expert, or participate in a discussion around something that can help you strengthen your business.
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Welcoming Introductions
Everyone has an opportunity to introduce themselves and help the room understand a little about who they are and the people they help.
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Conversation & Shared Experience
Business owners have a tremendous amount to learn from one another. There will be opportunities to share ideas, experiences, resources, and perspectives.
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Community Updates & Celebrations
We believe success should be celebrated. You may hear about business wins, Community Impact initiatives, upcoming opportunities, and what is happening across BUN.
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Relationship-Building
We intentionally create space for conversations rather than trying to fill every minute with presentations.
You Do Not Need an Elevator Pitch
If introducing yourself at a networking event normally makes you wonder what you are supposed to say, we are going to make it easy.
Try this simple structure
“I’m [name]. I’m a [role/business], and I help [who] with [problem] so they can [outcome].”
“I’m Alex. I’m a mortgage broker, and I help first-time homebuyers understand their financing options so they can buy their first home with greater confidence.”
You may also be asked
“What other networking groups or business communities are you currently part of, if any?”
There is no right answer. You may belong to several. You may be exploring networking for the first time. We simply want to get to know you.
Most importantly, be yourself
BUN is a relaxed community, and authenticity matters far more to us than delivering the perfect introduction.
Who Is BUN For?
BUN brings together business owners and professionals who have responsibility and decision-making authority for growing their business.
You will meet people from a growing range of industries, specialties, and professional backgrounds. What connects them is not the type of business they own. It is how they want to do business.
People who value:
- Relationships
- Integrity
- Learning
- Collaboration
- Contribution
- Community
What Makes BUN Different?
We believe the strongest business opportunities often begin long before a transaction takes place. They begin with trust.
Five principles guide how we build our Communities:
Relationships Before Referrals
Get to know the person before focusing on the opportunity.
Collaboration Before Competition
Look for ways to share ideas, resources, knowledge, and opportunities.
Giving Before Receiving
Help when you can without keeping score.
Learning Before Leading
Stay curious, open, and committed to personal and professional growth.
Trust Before Opportunity
Strong opportunities grow more naturally when trust already exists.
A Few Things That Help Everyone Have a Great Experience
There are no complicated guest rules. We simply ask you to approach the meeting in the spirit in which BUN was created.
Come Ready to Meet People
The goal is not to collect as many contacts as possible. Give yourself time to have a few meaningful conversations.
Ask Questions
Curiosity is one of the easiest ways to build a relationship.
Avoid Unsolicited Pitching
There is plenty of time to talk about your business naturally. You do not need to turn every conversation into a sales opportunity.
Respect Protected Business Categories
BUN protects one approved Trusted Partner per Protected Business Category within each Community. That protection applies to Trusted Partnership, not to attending as a guest. You are still welcome to attend even if someone in your profession is already represented.
Look for Ways to Help
Sometimes the most valuable thing you can contribute is an idea, a resource, an introduction, or simply a different perspective.
Be Yourself
BUN is intentionally relaxed. You do not need to look, speak, or network a certain way to fit in.
A Note About Protected Business Categories
Each BUN Community protects one approved Trusted Partner per Protected Business Category. This creates a more collaborative environment for our Trusted Partners.
However, your profession does not prevent you from attending as a guest, even if someone in that Community already holds a similar category.
BUN is growing across multiple Communities, and opportunities may exist elsewhere. Specific category availability is discussed during a Discovery Conversation.
Learn About Trusted PartnershipWhat Should You Bring?
You do not need much. We recommend bringing:
A Notebook
There will be opportunities to learn, capture ideas, and perhaps hear something you want to take back to your business.
A Way to Connect
Bring whichever contact method feels most natural to you. That could be:
- Business cards
- A digital business card
- QR code
- Website
- Contact information on your phone
The important thing is simply having an easy way to continue a conversation after the meeting.
Food, Drinks & Venue
BUN Business Growth Meetings are held in restaurants.
Your guest registration fee covers your participation in the Business Growth Meeting and the opportunity to connect, learn, and build relationships within the BUN Community.
Food and beverages are not included in the registration fee.
We ask every guest to support our host venue by purchasing at least one food or beverage item during the meeting.
Guest Registration
Anyone may register to attend a BUN Business Growth Meeting as a guest. You do not need an invitation.
Most common
Referred by a BUN Trusted Partner
$19.97
Include your referrer’s name when you register to receive this rate.
Not Referred by a BUN Trusted Partner
$24.97
No invitation or referral needed. Everyone is welcome to register.
Visiting Trusted Partner from Another BUN Community
$14.97
For Trusted Partners visiting a Community other than their own.
Food and beverages are purchased separately from the restaurant. You are welcome to attend as a guest up to four times per year in each BUN Community. We do not expect you to decide whether Trusted Partnership is right for you after one meeting. Different meetings create different conversations, and different Communities have a different mix of businesses and personalities.
Upcoming Business Growth Meetings
BUN Langley
Next Business Growth Meeting
How oftenTwice a month
Length2.5 hours, arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
WhereLangley, BC
Guest registration
- $19.97 when referred by a BUN Trusted Partner
- $24.97 without a referral
- $14.97 for Trusted Partners visiting from another BUN Community
You may attend up to four times per year as a guest in the BUN Langley Community.
BUN Surrey
Next Business Growth Meeting
How oftenTwice a month
Length2.5 hours, arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
WhereSurrey, BC
Guest registration
- $19.97 when referred by a BUN Trusted Partner
- $24.97 without a referral
- $14.97 for Trusted Partners visiting from another BUN Community
You may attend up to four times per year as a guest in the BUN Surrey Community.
Questions Guests Often Ask
Do I need to be invited?
No. Anyone who fits the BUN audience of business owners and professionals responsible for growing their business is welcome to register as a guest.
If you are referred by a BUN Trusted Partner, you receive the reduced $19.97 guest rate.
How much does it cost to attend?
- $19.97 when referred by a BUN Trusted Partner
- $24.97 without a Trusted Partner referral
- $14.97 if you are already a Trusted Partner visiting another BUN Community
Food and beverages are purchased separately from the restaurant.
How long is a Business Growth Meeting?
Business Growth Meetings are approximately 2.5 hours. We recommend arriving 10 to 15 minutes early so you can settle in, order something, and start meeting people.
Do I need to prepare an elevator pitch?
No. We would much rather hear a natural introduction than a memorized commercial. A simple format is:
“I’m [name]. I’m a [role/business], and I help [who] with [problem] so they can [outcome].”
That is more than enough.
What should I bring?
Bring a notebook, because there will be opportunities to learn and capture ideas. Also bring an easy way to connect with people afterward, such as business cards, LinkedIn, a QR code, or your preferred digital contact method.
Can I attend if someone from my profession is already a Trusted Partner?
Yes. Protected Business Categories apply to Trusted Partnership, not guest attendance. You are welcome to experience the Community.
There may also be opportunities in another BUN Community. Specific category availability is discussed during the Discovery Conversation.
How many times may I attend?
You may attend as a guest up to four times per year in each BUN Community.
Do I have to buy food?
Business Growth Meetings are hosted in restaurants, and food and beverages are not included in your registration. We ask each guest to purchase at least one food or beverage item to support the venue hosting us.
Can I book a Discovery Conversation before attending?
Absolutely. You are welcome to have a Discovery Conversation before attending a Business Growth Meeting.
However, if we mutually determine that Trusted Partnership may be a good fit, we strongly encourage you to experience at least one BUN Business Growth Meeting before accepting an invitation to join. We want you to experience the people and culture for yourself before making a commitment.
What Happens If I Want to Become a Trusted Partner?
If you enjoy your experience and feel aligned with the BUN culture, you may want to explore Trusted Partnership. The process is intentionally conversational.
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Experience BUN
Attend a Business Growth Meeting and get to know the Community.
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Discovery Conversation
We learn about you and your business, answer your questions, and talk about what you are looking for in a business community.
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Alignment Review
We consider whether there is a strong fit between you, your business, and the culture of the Community.
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Protected Business Category
If there is mutual alignment, we discuss category availability and confirm the appropriate Protected Business Category.
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Trusted Partnership
If we both believe it is the right fit, you will be invited to become a BUN Trusted Partner.
You can book a Discovery Conversation at any time. We simply recommend experiencing BUN before making your final decision.
Come Experience the Community for Yourself
You can read about BUN. You can look through our website. You can meet our Trusted Partners online.
But the best way to understand the community is to be in the room.
Come have a conversation.
Learn something.
Meet someone new.
See how the room feels.
And decide for yourself whether this is the kind of business community you have been looking for.
There is no pressure to become a Trusted Partner. Start by experiencing BUN.
Ready to Join Us?
Register for an upcoming Business Growth Meeting, meet the people, and see how the room feels. There is no pressure to become a Trusted Partner.