Coming in 2026 : New Here? Start Here Expo!

A new community-built event for those starting their next chapter in Elgin County.

Moving here, planning a move, or starting fresh? This event brings together trusted local services to help you feel settled, supported, and at home in Elgin County.

Everything you need to know:

🗓 Date: March 26, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: CASO Station, St. Thomas
🎟 Free to attend but please sign up below

Whether you’re brand new to the area or planning your next move, we’d love to see you there.

Service providers — want to be part of this?

If you’re a local service provider who helps people get settled and build their life in Elgin County, we’d love to have you take part. Participation is $25 per service category, with one provider per category, filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

We’re looking for community-focused professionals such as real estate, insurance, legal services, home services, wellness, financial planning, trades, and other everyday services people rely on when starting fresh in a new place.

👉 Click here to email the organizer:
Brad Lister, Mortgage with Brad
📩 [email protected]

Spots are limited and categories will fill quickly.

Show sponsored by Mortgage with Brad

Hi, I’m Brad Lister a local mortgage agent and the creator of New Here? Start Here Expo. I work with people across Elgin County who are buying, renewing, or planning their next move, with a big focus on helping individuals, families, and small business owners feel confident about their next chapter.

This event was created to make starting fresh here easier — by connecting people with trusted local services and real humans who care about this community.

If you’d like to connect outside the event, you can find me here:

🌐 Website: https://www.mortgagewithbrad.ca
📅 Book a quick chat: https://mortgagewithbrad.youcanbook.me/
📲 Canadian Mortgage App: https://cma.me/brad-lister. (learn more)
📞 Phone: 519-637-2519

Brad Lister | Mortgage Agent Level 1
Mortgage with Brad
Tango Financial Inc., Brokerage #13691
FSRA Licence #M11002225

Whether you’re attending the expo or just planning ahead, I’m always happy to help you map out what’s next.