Hillmer Design & Creative

10/27/2026

🍂 THIS WEDNESDAY: Let's rethink business as usual!

We're getting together for an evening of fresh ideas, new connections, a playful business challenge and enjoying some w**e and / or other samples at Hawke Prohibition Distilleries.

If your networking routine needs a little shaking up, this is your invitation to something a little different. No big crowds. Just casual, authentic connections.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
🎟️ $25

Bring your curiosity. We'll bring the conversation.

👉 It is last call for tickets: https://hillmer-design-and-creative.bloomtickets.ca/event/3401

**eNotWednesday

10/25/2026

👉 We've heard it all.
“I don't know anyone.”
“I’m not great at networking.”
“I don't even drink w**e!”

THE GOOD NEWS? YOU'RE STILL INVITED. 🥂

W**e Not Wednesday is about genuine connections, useful conversations and having a little fun along the way.

You don't need a polished elevator pitch. You don't need to know everyone in the room. And w**e is absolutely optional.

We'll help make introductions, get the conversation flowing and give you a fun business challenge to tackle together. Join us.

📅 October 28 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Hawke Prohibition Distilleries
🎟️ $25

Bring a colleague, invite a business friend or come on your own. We'll save you a spot for the conversation. Just three days left to secure your ticket.

👉 Tickets: https://hillmer-design-and-creative.bloomtickets.ca/event/3401

**eNotWednesday

10/22/2026

Business owners, professionals and idea collectors — let's play a little game. 🍂

If you could RETHINK just ONE thing in your business right now, what would it be?

A. Finding better clients
B. Making time for marketing
C. Building stronger referral relationships
D. Getting out of your own way
E. Something completely different!

Drop your letter in the comments. No wrong answers — and no judgment. We've all been there!

We'll be tackling business growth and fresh thinking at our W**e Not Wednesday Fall Business Harvest on October 28 at Hawke Prohibition Distilleries.

Come join the conversation!
🎟️ https://hillmer-design-and-creative.bloomtickets.ca/event/3401

**eNotWednesday

10/19/2026

🍂 HARVEST SOME CONNECTIONS. RETHINK WHAT'S NEXT.

What if your next great business idea came from someone you just met?

W**e Not Wednesday is back, and we're kicking off the season with a Fall Business Harvest at Hawke Prohibition Distilleries!

🌾 HARVEST — What are you growing in your business right now?
💡 RETHINK — Take on a fun, interactive 10-minute business challenge.
🥂 SAMPLE — Enjoy w**e or Hawke product samples, snacks and great conversation. Non-alcoholic options are available, too!

This isn't your typical networking event. No awkward elevator pitches. No pressure to sell. Just good people, fresh ideas and meaningful connections.

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Hawke Prohibition Distilleries
🎟️ $25 per ticket

Come curious. Leave connected.

👉 Grab your ticket: https://hillmer-design-and-creative.bloomtickets.ca/event/3401

**eNotWednesday

10/15/2026

Do you have a LinkedIn strategy for your business? It can be an exceptional spot to grow your business image and exposure, especially if your target clients are other business professionals.

If your LinkedIn goal is engagement - globally, the best time to post on LinkedIn are Tuesday - Thursday, about 11 am.

Want to learn more about how to leverage LinkedIn for business growth? Join us for a complimentary virtual Lunch and Learn on November 16th.

➡ Comment 'yes' below and we'll send you the link to join us.

10/14/2026

W**e Not Wednesday is back! We're thrilled to be partnering with Hawke Prohibition Distilleries for the season kick off on October 28. They have such a fun and inviting space, not to mention their kick-ass hospitality.

Rather than one interview, we'll chat amongst ourselves and share some great ideas for fall business resets. We're going to have some networking prompt cards (great for folks who hate small talk!); have a fun & interactive business challenge; and sample some some w**e or Hawke product!

W**e education for this event is graciously being offered by our friend & w**e expert, Therese Sheen, from Maxxentum, Family Estate Guidance.

Ticket price includes:
- At least two w**e samples (or one cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage)
- Snacks
- Opportunity to introduce yourselves

Secure your tickets - https://hillmer-design-and-creative.bloomtickets.ca/event/3401

Sponsorship opportunities for this season's W**e Not Wednesday are still available - https://canva.link/z582r5ck7l9bm3v

**eNotWednesday

09/24/2026

The difference between branding, marketing and business development gets a little blurred for small businesses trying to do it all. Understanding the difference helps you stop guessing and start growing, with less stress and fewer random acts of marketing.

We broke it all down for you in our most current blog, along with the real world examples of two successful local businesses - Hawke Prohibition Distilleries and Italian Centre Shop. Read more - just click on the link below!
https://hillmerdesign.ca/f/the-difference-between-marketing-branding-business-development

09/23/2026

Small businesses can build a memorable brand and loyal customers without a massive marketing budget. It can be easy to think that building a strong brand requires a lot of money. Money helps, sure. Money can buy you visibility. It can buy advertising, professional photography, videography, sponsorships and beautifully produced campaigns.

But money doesn't automatically buy you loyalty. Brand loyalty is earned, and something that every small business can do. Read more in the blog -

Small businesses can build a memorable brand and loyal customers without a massive marketing budget.

07/30/2026

🎉 300 and growing!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has chosen to follow HDC on Facebook.

Three hundred followers might seem like just a number, but to us it represents something much bigger - a growing community of entrepreneurs, non-profits, municipalities, and changemakers who believe in the power of smart marketing strategy, meaningful connections, and purposeful business development.

Every follow, comment, share, and conversation helps us reach more organizations that are working hard to make a difference. We're grateful you're here.

Here's to sharing more ideas, celebrating more successes, and helping even more organizations level up together.

Thank you for being part of the journey. 💙

07/29/2026

Wednesdays have us missing our friends from our W**e Not Wednesday adventures.... while we are still mid-summer, we are already looking forward to a new season and lining up some incredible guest speakers and subject matter experts.

W**e Not Wednesdays are kept small, intentionally, for more meaningful connections. We will include a combination of virtual and in-person events for the 2026-2027 season.

👉Are you interested in sharing your story and expertise with us? Please email: [email protected], we'd love to hear from you.
👉Want to learn more about WNW? Check out the website! https://hillmerdesign.ca/w**e-not-wednesday-1