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PBON Joins TMU’s School of Medicine Open House & BBQ
Mon, Sep 22, 2025 4:00 PM GMT
On Friday, September 12, 2025, the Professional Business Owners Network (PBON) was proud to support and attend the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) School of Medicine Open House & BBQ in Brampton. Represented by Meni Mancini and Balkaran Dhillon, PBON sponsored the event and engaged directly with faculty, students, and community members in a day of celebration, connection, and inspiration.
Why this event matters
• TMU’s School of Medicine is the first new medical school in the GTA in over a century, a milestone intended to help address physician shortages and expand access to care. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
• The Open House capped orientation activities and showcased the facility to the broader community; TMU’s channels highlighted the Sept. 12 community BBQ and student-led festivities. Instagram
Event Highlights
• The afternoon featured an outdoor BBQ, building tours every 30 minutes, and opportunities to explore TMU’s cutting-edge medical facilities—giving guests a first-hand look at where tomorrow’s healthcare leaders will learn and grow.
• Attendees included TMU staff and faculty, current and prospective students, local residents, and community leaders—welcoming the new School of Medicine into the neighbourhood.
• The atmosphere was warm, collaborative, and forward-looking, with conversations centered on how the school will strengthen healthcare access and medical education in Ontario.
PBON’s Role & Impact
As a sponsor, PBON supports institutions that create measurable community benefit. Our presence reinforced PBON’s commitment to being more than a business network—we are an active partner in community, education, health, and social progress.
Why It Matters
This event reflects PBON’s larger mission: to not only grow strong businesses, but to build stronger communities. Investing in education and health infrastructure like TMU’s School of Medicine is an investment in future generations, reduced barriers, and equitable access to care.
Key context & timeline for members
TMU officially opened the School of Medicine on September 3, 2025, welcoming its inaugural class of MD students and resident learners—a historic expansion designed to train community-engaged physicians for Ontario. Ontario Newsroom+1
Check out some of our photos from this event and below you can find events from social media posts that featured this event too!
• Open House BBQ scenes and campus-life moments from Sept. 12 (student-led festivities and community interactions). Instagram
• Building-tour moments and interior/exterior images that illustrate the new school’s facilities and learning spaces (launch photo set). Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
• Candid shots with TMU faculty, students, and community partners (PBON gallery).
Next steps
PBON will continue to show up—sponsoring and participating in initiatives that strengthen our communities. Members interested in future education and health engagement opportunities can contact the PBON office to get involved.