OpenCoffee Club Drogheda - First Meeting a Success

OpenCoffee Club Drogheda is off the blocks….and both Mary Carty of Spoiltchild and I are delighted. This idea started last year as we went for an evening stroll to catch up. We’ve constantly talked about it but as this the year of Innovation & Change for Achieve Marketing - taking action was the most important step.

Mary was on the ball and found out what locations had free wi-fi and were open at 9.30am! Very and far between we realised in the Drogheda area and decided on the d hotel and on a date - Friday, 26th May. Thereafter we send out the word.

A great bunch of people from many different backgrounds turned up. Our group was hard to miss with dramatic, large foam Open Coffee cups emblazoned at each table, commissioned especially for the event by Made in Hollywood.

The coffee (and scones!) and location was good and spirited conversation and networking ensued. Among the attendees, other than myself, were Alan O’Rourke, Campbell Scott, Sian Maloney, Shane Cowley, David Behan, Raul Dore and Richie Bowden.

Thanks to the trusty iPhone belonging to Alan (O’Rourke), we managed to get great photos of the event. (and thankfully he managed to grab a coffee as well!).

Check out the gallery of photos on the OCC Drogheda website.

In all, 15 entrepreneurs supported the event and made connections with others from Drogheda, Ashbourne, Skerries and surrounding areas. Hopefully in true OpenCoffee spirit, these links will continue to grow and flourish and provide us all with opportunities.

On foot of the positive feedback from those that attended, we have organised another meet up for the 26th June, 9.30am at the d Hotel. Come along and meet enthusiastic business folk for advice, support, coffee and a chat.

We have created a twitter account @occdrogheda so make sure to follow us. Post a reply and let us know that you can make it next time.

On behalf of Mary and I, we’d like to thank all that attended - and I know from emails that I’ve received, there will be more new faces around on the table on Friday, 26th June.