The Building Blocks Group

Name: The Building Blocks Group
Address: 2950 County Road 50, Loretto, ON, L0G1L0, CA
Telephone: +14169389297
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The Building Blocks Group

The Building Blocks Group specializes in developing effective sports business strategies and program

Services include:
Sponsorship: Raising dollars for your business or event is always important. There are many companies looking to crack the market and willing to sponsor teams, events and organizations to help grow their business. Our team will help develop strategies and programs to help everyone win. Event Management: So many people and organizations want to run events but don’t realize the tim

e involved in doing so. Event management starts from building an idea to following through at the end of the event. Our group will help people and organizations take their event from the ground up, one block at a time. Ticketing: Teams and organizations are always looking to increase attendance to drive revenue but often don’t allocate the resources behind it. Our team will help analyze your ticketing practices and look at building solutions to help you sell out your next event. Media: This is an all-encompassing term that includes engaging your brand on media (digital or television) to media training for teams and organizations. With our vast network within the media industry, we will help you ensure that your people are ready for when the media comes knocking. Licensing: With so many knick-knacks and apparel companies out on the market, it is easy to find someone to throw a very inexpensive product to a client. Our job is to avoid going “cheap” by connecting your brand to the “right” product to make you look sharp and stand out. Our team will build retail presence and sales through licensing programs, rights negotiations, market research and strategic consulting. Graphic Design: If you look good, you feel good and can do great things! The challenge is teams and organizations often lack the time and resources to put the effort into making their product look great. Our team will work with clients to help them make a work of art so they will stand out among the crowd.

04/22/2025

I had a great time attending the Meridian Credit Union Small Business Forum today where I listened to panels, guest speakers and networked with other delegates who shared their journey, experience and challenges as small business owners. There were several inspirational people in the room today that motivated me to keep working hard at being a self-employed entrepreneur. The day was also highlighted by the Keynote, Rick Mercer who delivered a funny yet motivational speech on being proud to be a Canadian!

03/25/2025

Read an inspiring story from varsity athlete, Ismail Hassan, about The Importance of University Athletics. Click here to read the article:https://lnkd.in/g-qNWSUX

Become a sponsor of the Canada Sport & Entertainment Expo to help us support our future leaders!

Visit https://cseexpo.ca/ to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

03/24/2025

A special thanks goes to Dave Lord from the Pickering Soccer Club for taking time today with my students to speak about his experience and day-to-day operations as one of the top administrators in amateur sport. Dave also shared insight to their Officiating Scheduling system from Arbiter Sports to give students a first-hand look at an industry-wide platform.

03/17/2025

May your mornings bring joy
And your evenings bring peace.
May your troubles grow less
As your blessings increase.

03/10/2025

Special thanks to Peter Kourtis of the Greater Toronto Hockey League for sharing excellent insights into the business of hockey including current issues in the game. Students were also able to ask questions about career and volunteer opportunities.

03/09/2025

Save The Date! 2nd annual Catapult Sport/Esport Career Conference
We’re thrilled to invite you back for the 2nd annual Catapult Sport/Esport Career Conference, a premier event dedicated to exploring career opportunities in the sports and esports industry. Mark your calendars and join us on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Woodbine Racetrack for an insightful and dynamic experience.

What’s New for 2025?

After reviewing the 2024 event, we’ve made key improvements based on attendee feedback, including:

▪ Shorter panel sessions
▪ Fewer speakers per panel
▪ More time between sessions
▪ A streamlined agenda
▪ One tour instead of two
▪ Lower ticket pricing: $109 (professional) / $79 (student) with group discounts available
What to Expect
Catapult Conference brings together industry leaders, aspiring professionals, and sports enthusiasts to network, learn, and explore career paths in the sports world.

The event features:

▪ Keynote Speakers – Hear from top industry professionals
▪ Panel Discussions & Workshops – Gain insights into sports management, marketing, broadcasting, coaching, event planning, and more
▪ Networking Opportunities - Connect with professionals and peers
▪ Career Fair - Meet potential employers from PSOs, NSOs, leagues, teams and top companies looking for interns and staff
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to break into or advance in the sports and esports industry. Whether you're interested in marketing, media, operations, coaching, or betting & wagering, you’ll leave with valuable knowledge and connections.

Save the Date & Stay Connected!
More details, including our speaker lineup and agenda, will be announced soon.

For inquiries or to express interest, contact Kevin Boston at [email protected]

01/29/2025

For the 8th straight year, the Canada Sport & Entertainment Expo Exhibitor Booths have SOLD OUT!

🫶 Thank you to our exhibitors for your support.

➡️ There are sponsorship opportunities still available. Message me for details!

For more information on the event, visit www.cseexpo.ca.

01/27/2025

A portion of the funds raised from this year's Canada Sport & Entertainment Expo will be donated towards an athletic scholarship. With that, we wanted to share a great story about the Importance of University Athletics written by Jacob Gramegna from Laurentian University. Click here to read the article: https://laurentian.ca/stories/importance-of-university-athletics

Plus - limited space available for this year's CSE EXPO. Book your space now at www.cseexpo.ca

01/12/2025

There is limited space available for the 2025 Canada Sport & Entertainment Expo so choose a package and act soon to secure your spot.

This year's event is in partnership with Ontario University Athletics on Tuesday May 13th in Niagara-on-the-Lake. With a new partner, new venue and new format, vendors will have an excellent opportunity to enjoy the intimate and engaging event with members of Ontario's University athletic programs.

Book today at www.cseexpo.ca

12/09/2024

Georgian College Sales and Fundraising Students Raise Over $5,000 For Charity

The Sales, Sponsorship and Fundraising class worked with two industry partners the Toronto Marlies, American Hockey League team and Campfire Circle in a project that taught students the process behind ticket sales and fundraising.

This Assignment was aimed at providing students with an in-depth understanding and application of the selling process and its key role in the sport business environment. As a key component of sport business, ticket sales are extremely critical to a successful organization. Students applied knowledge from in-class sessions including training by the Toronto Marlies and Campfire Circle staff and apply them to sell and to convince to purchase Toronto Marlies tickets. A portion of every ticket sale was directed to Campfire Circle, a privately funded charity that brings laughter and joy to kids and families affected by childhood cancer. Students also had an option to directly fundraise for Campfire Circle.

Students had a five-week window to develop sales and fundraising strategies and execute them. Over the course of the five-weeks, a ticket sales leaderboard was shared with the class with the top ticket-seller winning a set of Platinum Seats for an upcoming Marlies game.

At the conclusion of the five-week period, students presented to Campfire Circle who gave them direct feedback on their strategies and presentations. As for results, students sold 23 hockey tickets but raised $5,283 for Campfire Circle! The fundraising efforts will send two children to camp this summer.

Here are some testimonials from student experiences with this project:
“The main challenge I faced in this assignment was trying to sell tickets to a target audience with whom I had little prior contact and even less knowledge of the sport. I had to learn about the sport, its rules, and other related products on my own in order to understand how fans of this sport think about and purchase products and services.”

“Although getting people to go and enjoy a Marlies game would have been ideal, having all of the proceeds of donations going straight to Campfire Circle has more of an impact when it comes to helping the charity. With only 11 donations being able to raise just under $300 for the charity was a great success and being able to help a great cause gave me great satisfaction.”

A special thanks goes to Alex Iwanicki Ally Ariganello of MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) and Samara Rakhraj of Campfire Circle for collaborating with Georgian College on this project that gave students first-hand experience in the industry.

For more information, please contact:
Kevin Boston, PT Faculty
[email protected]
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Contact us about a great opportunity to connect with people looking to work in sport.

05/28/2024

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2950 County Road 50
Loretto, ON
L0G1L0

Telephone

+14169389297

Website

http://www.thebuildingblocksgroup.com/

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