Seminar and Training Rooms: How They Provide Networking Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your own business or trying to expand your current small business – networking can be your life support. Networking not only helps propel your business, but it gives you the opportunity to connect with professionals you don’t normally interact with.

Why is networking important?

The trick to effective networking is to be genuine and approachable when speaking to other people. This will help you develop long-lasting relationships which can lead to future opportunities down the road.

To do this successfully, you should be a good listener, be patient and understand the needs of others. Nowadays, social media can be a great way to network virtually – whether it be via LinkedIn, Gmail, Instagram and more. If you’re not sure where to start, your local library will often offer free programs, seminars and workshops – on topics including taxes, digital design, computer basics, franchising and much more. This can be a great opportunity to meet other professionals and small business owners who might be looking for your exact product or service.

The 3 P’s of networking

Networking doesn’t always come naturally to many people. However, there are some tips you can apply when talking to new people in a professional setting. Keep these 3 P’s in mind; be prepared, purposeful and present.

Be prepared

This advice can seem obvious, but showing up prepared can make a world of difference. The night before your training or seminar, prepare some questions ahead of time or research any materials or people you may know that are going. This helps give you context and can push conversations forward.

Be purposeful

When attending or creating a seminar, make sure you know the why or purpose behind why you’re going. If you don’t have a clear intention, it can come off as inauthentic. Ask yourself, what is my purpose for this event?

Be present

The first part of networking is showing up and being present. Whether you’re presenting a seminar or learning from someone else, make sure you’re paying attention. Being present can also mean setting up your LinkedIn profile or making sure it’s up-to-date with relevant experience, education and photos.

How do seminar and training rooms facilitate networking?

If you’re an employer looking to train a bigger group of people, a seminar or training room rental is a great option. Not only can you bulk train or educate employees or other professionals, but it gives your audience and yourself the chance to mingle and chat after the teachings.
Seminar and training rooms offer tons of benefits including:

  • Affordable rental options
  • Convenient locations around your city or town
  • Designed for training
  • Professional equipment and amenities

How to create your own seminar

Seminars and workshops are a great way to share your knowledge and expertise while connecting with your audience – both online and in-person. When creating a powerful seminar, always make sure to think of who’s engaging with it and how you can bring them value. Here are a few things to consider when creating a seminar:

  • Choose the right platform (Zoom, GoogleMeet, Teams or in-person)
  • Craft your materials ahead and come prepared
  • Engage your audience with a funny story or anecdote
  • Prepare a list of interactive questions

Where to host your seminar and training sessions

Next, you’ll want to choose a functional and spacious location to hold your seminar. A seminar or training room offers professionals a change of scenery while remaining professional. Going to an offsite location can also spark excitement and creativity.

An ideal location to hold a seminar or training session in an office space you can rent for the day. Virtual offices provide you with professional services and amenities so you and your audience are comfortable. Before you book a training room in Toronto, make a checklist of all the equipment and things you may need.

Seminar and training sessions are ideal for business-to-business networking when participants are from a variety of industries. The networking portion of your session can be less effective for gaining business if the participants come from direct competitors or those offering similar products or services as your business. It’s best to market your session outside of your own industry and target those who will most benefit from what you offer.

Key takeaways

A seminar or office training room is a space that you can rent to train or educate employees or professionals on a specific subject. Hosting seminars is a great way to network outside of your regular sphere of connections

At Telsec, you can rent a professional training and seminar room so you can speak to others in different industries. For more information about our seminar and training rooms, get in touch with us and book a tour!

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18 King Street East Suite 1400
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5C 1C4
416-574-1112

Restaurants 

 

1. Ryan Halsall

CRAFT BEER MARKET (OUTDOOR COURTYARD)

Courtyard backs onto our Telsec building, 18 King St. E 

1 Adelaide St E (enter on east side of Yonge St., south of Adelaide)

Toronto, ON 

M5C 2V9

Tel: 437-922-BEER (2337)

Website: www.craftbeermarket.ca 

 

2. Michael Pagliaro

Carisma (Italian) 

15 Toronto Street

Toronto, ON

M5C 2E3

Tel: 416-864-7373

Website: www.carismarestaurant.com 

 

3. Patti Shaw

Terroni (Italian) 

57 Adelaide Street East

Toronto, ON

M5C 1K6

Tel: 416-203-3093

Website: www.terroni.com 

 

4. Declan

Restaurant 20 Victoria – Michelin guide approved

20 Victoria Street

Toronto, ON

M5C 2A1

Tel: 416-804-6066

Instagram for reservations: https://www.instagram.com/twentyvictoria/ 

 

5. Mana

Nami (Japanese)

55 Adelaide Street East

Toronto, ON

M5C 1K6

Tel: 416-362-7373

Website: www.namirestaurant.ca 


6. Restaurant Lucie

100 Yonge Street

Toronto, ON

M5C 2W1

Tel: 416-788-9054

Website: www.restaurantlucie.com 

 

7. Niam H

Cantina Mercatto

20 Wellington Street East

Toronto, ON

M5E 1C5

Tel: 416-304-0781

Website: www.cantinamercatto.ca 

 

8. Siva Sathasivam

Uncle Tony’s

38 Wellington St E

Toronto, ON

M5E 1C7

Tel: 416-455-6650 

Website: https://uncletonys.ca/ 


9. Pizzaiolo 

104 Yonge Street 

Toronto, ON 

M5C 2Y6

Tel: 416-860-0700

Website: www.pizzaiolo.ca 

 

10. Robin Singh 

Woods Restaurant and Bar

45 Colborne Street

Toronto, ON

M5E 1E3

Tel: 416-214-9918

Website: www.woodsrestaurant.ca 

 

11. Amadeusz Domyslawski

GUSTO 501

501 King St. E

Toronto, ON

M5A 1L9

Tel: 416-477-5647

Website: www.gusto501.com

 

Health and Wellness

 

1. Thom Tullo

Morpheus8 by Inmode

47 Colborne Street

Toronto, ON

M5E 1E3

Tel: 416-863-6564

Website: www.amanspa.ca 


2. Altitude Athletic Training 

56 Colborne Street

Toronto, ON

M5E 1E3

Tel: 416-366-3838

Website: www.altitudeathletictraining.com 


3. Physioheath Studios

33 Victoria Street, #130

Toronto, ON

M5C 2A1

Tel: 416-368-2525

Website: www.physiohealth.com 

 

Hotels

 

1. Jennifer Smith

General Manager 

The Omni King Edward Hotel

37 King Street East

Toronto, ON

M5C 1E9

Tel: 416-863-9700

Website: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward 

 

2. Mark Perry 

General Manager 

Executive Hotels and Resorts (Boutique) 

8 Colborne Street

Toronto, ON

M5E 1E1

Tel: 416-350-2419

Website: www.spazen.ca or www.cosmotoronto.com 

 

3. Emeline Boul

General Manager 

Hotel Victoria (Boutique) 

56 Yonge Street

Toronto, ON

M5E 1G5

Tel: 416-363-1666

Mobile: 647-574-5832

Website: www.hotelvictoriatoronto.com 

 

4. Omkar Sawant

Reservations Manager 

One King West Hotel 

1 King Street West

Toronto, ON

M5H 1A1

Main: 416-548-8100

Reservations: 1-866-470-5464

Website: www.onekingwest.com 



5. Van Nguyen

General Manager 

Cambridge Suites Toronto 

15 Richmond Street East

Toronto, ON

M5C 1N2

Direct: 416-601-3757

Hotel: 416-368-1990

Website: www.cambridgesuitestoronto.com 

Our Amenities

We are by far the most experienced and best coworking team in the market – established in 1980

  • We are the highest Tech centre in the market
  • We have a very modern, high quality, brand new facility located at:

   18 King Street East, Suite 1400

      Toronto, Ontario   M5C 1C4 Canada

    • 18 King Street East is a boutique Class A building – East of Yonge: easy street parking, less traffic, excellent restaurants and lovely parks – St. James Park @ Church & King and Berczy Park @ Wellington East, Scott and Front Streets – Very high energy and engaging area
    • A few steps (a few seconds) to the Yonge Street subway/underground PATH network and streetcar available outside building
    • Building is located in Toronto's vibrant financial district
    • Plenty of parking available in the area including street parking and reserved parking in the 18 King building 
    • Adjacent to the building huge outdoor food courtyard - Beer Bistro www.beerbistro.com and Craft Beer Market www.craftbeermamrket.ca restaurants and bars with onsite catering services
    • Onsite amenities:  Tim Horton's, Beer Bistro, Convenience store and Starbucks across the street 
    • Nearby amenities:  underground PATH network, numerous restaurants, banking, Starbucks plus a wide array of nearby shops and services 
    • New modernized office layout fully furnished with meeting spaces and training rooms plus café lounge area
    • We are leaders in the service of training/meeting rooms with full conference facilities, high quality hot and cold catering
    • Largest training room and conference facilities accommodate up to 60 people classroom style
    • Ultra-high-speed - 1 GIG pipe = 1,000 x 1000 fiber-optic network, which will deliver internet connection speeds faster than most North American services
    • Private shower room
    • Indoor Reserved Parking at the current building rental rate
    • Bicycle parking
    • Rent a space to accommodate your team for meetings, training sessions, corporate events or coworking space or flexible office space for one day, one week, one month or one year, or whatever term suits your business
    • Telsec has over 650 locations in 40 different countries worldwide available for their clients.  Office clients receive up to 8 hours of meeting space per month at no charge at any ABCN member location.  Plus, Office and Virtual Office clients may rent a space from any member location at special member rates which varies depending on the location 
    • King Edward Hotel is located across the street - recently completed a $40 million renovation and boutique hotels close by within walking distance
  • Dining and entertainment at high quality restaurants only minutes away – Carisma, Terroni, Woods Restaurant & Bar and Michelin Rated - Restaurant 20 Victoria. Plus numerous lunch and takeout eateries nearby

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