The room filled quickly and stayed lively. Owners, founders and senior decision-makers settled in, ready to swap more than just elevator pitches. The brief intros, one minute each were less about ticking a box and more about opening doors. In 60 seconds, people distilled what they do, who they help and where collaboration could start. Those fast-fire moments sparked dozens of deeper conversations later in the evening.
A Packed House, A Shared Purpose
What stood out was the level of intent in the room. You could see pairs huddled over notebooks, swapping supplier tips, comparing tech stacks and sense-checking pricing models, exchanging business cards and flyers.
Why The Compass Alehouse Matters
Choosing independent venues isn’t a token gesture for us; it’s part of the ecosystem we’re building. By hosting meetings in local businesses, we keep money in the community and highlight great spaces our members might otherwise miss. The Compass Alehouse delivered the perfect backdrop: informal, welcoming and ideal for genuine discussion (plus, the craft pints didn’t hurt).
It reminds us that growth happens on real streets, not just in boardrooms and Zoom calls. And for first-timers, the Alehouse made it easy to relax, lean in and talk!
First Evening, New Rhythm
This was our first evening meeting, and the timing proved spot on. The post-work slot let conversations breathe—no one eyeing the clock for their next meeting. It also opened the door to members who can’t slip away at lunchtime but still want to plug into the community.
Where We Go Next
We’ll keep rotating through independent venues, spotlighting the best corners of our town’s business scene. If you know a tucked-away café, studio or taproom that deserves a crowd like ours, tell us. And if you met someone at the Compass whose card you never grabbed, give us a nudge—we’ll reconnect the dots.
Share openly, follow through. See you at the next one.
Our next morning meeting will be on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. You can register your place here.
Our next evening meeting will be Monday, 18th August 2025. You can register for the evening here.
