About us
LO-CAL Networking Inc. is a community-driven platform based in Edmonton, Alberta, dedicated to creating meaningful face-to-face connections for emerging talent, professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners.
Founded in 2025, LO-CAL launched a series of events and has quickly grown demand for its signature networking experiences. Each event blends curated conversations, local business showcases, and mentorship opportunities in an environment that feels both professional and approachable.
Our Values
Our mission is to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity by:
- •Creating access: Connecting young professionals and founders with mentors, collaborators, and local organizations.
- •Supporting growth: Offering resources, visibility, and real pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and partnership.
- •Building community: fostering an inclusive ecosystem where underrepresented voices, especially BIPOC and youth, are seen, heard, and supported.
Looking ahead to 2026, LO-CAL is building a year-round model of networking events, mentorship programs, and city expansion, with Edmonton as the launch hub. Our goal is to be the go-to platform for authentic local connections that fuel personal and professional growth.
Our Community
Building meaningful connections through premium events
Meet the team
Kevaughn Smith
Co-Founder, LO-CAL Networking Inc.
With a background in power engineering, Kevaughn brings a unique balance of technical expertise and a community-driven vision to entrepreneurship. He is passionate about creating spaces where opportunity feels natural, not forced. His vision for LO-CAL is simple: to bridge the gap between everyday people, emerging talent, and established professionals through curated events and a digital platform designed for mentorship, collaboration and growth. Beyond LO-CAL, Kevaughn is equally committed to personal development through his work in the energy sector and his dedication to Muay Thai training. He sees entrepreneurship not just as building a business but as building people, communities, and opportunities for others.
Kevaughn Smith
Co-Founder, LO-CAL Networking Inc.
With a background in power engineering, Kevaughn brings a unique balance of technical expertise and a community-driven vision to entrepreneurship. He is passionate about creating spaces where opportunity feels natural, not forced. His vision for LO-CAL is simple: to bridge the gap between everyday people, emerging talent, and established professionals through curated events and a digital platform designed for mentorship, collaboration and growth. Beyond LO-CAL, Kevaughn is equally committed to personal development through his work in the energy sector and his dedication to Muay Thai training. He sees entrepreneurship not just as building a business but as building people, communities, and opportunities for others.