Gaining Momentum

Yesterdays Meeting came as a surprise with regards for new faces. As I said a few weeks ago, we have new people coming in every time. After having seven new last time, another seven joined the MOCC this time, bringing the total numbers of people, that ever attended to 52.

• Jordan Aldo – Harvest Moon Global – Alternative Clothing & Accessories
• Celia Anderson – www.aupairsolution.com
• Steve Daley
• Keith Kiely – www.smarttelecom.ie
• Helen O’Meara – Harvest Moon Global – Alternative Clothing & Accessories
• Nicola O’Rourke – Fork or Spoon

plus two more… But unfortunately “the dog ate the list”, so please tell me who I forgot

After an interesting introductory round, I wanted to know from the new people how they had heard about the MOCC. The answers showed that apparently the word is spreading: through Twitter, castlebar.ie and “Irish Business Women” were the answers this time. Unfortunately it appears that it is unclear, what the Open Coffee Club Idea is about, so we will have to do some more marketing and branding … I could need some help with this, so again I want to ask, who would like to join me as organiser?

This time the meeting was kind of formal, which added to the dynamics of the meeting. We were in th Royal Theatre Pub, but moved from “Study” to the back part of the Pub, to give us more space. After turning down the volume of the TVs we had a few tables arranged, which at first gave a little feeling of a board meeting. But it turned out to be a very good decision, as the discussion that came up was very focused.

The main question was, how we can increase the awareness for the MOCC to attract more people and as a result maybe even some “investors”. A few ideas came up, which we will discuss and implement further over the coming days. So stay tuned!

I will not be there at the next MOCC in the IiBC, as I have to go to Germany. It would be great to have somebody telling us about his business, business idea, presenting useful tools or whatever might be interesting for the others. You can still get in touch with me, so I can organise things from a distance. Get involved! You can do it!

21.May.09 General Read more Comments (0)

7th Mayo Open Coffee Club

is meeting tomorrow the

20th of May 2009

at 11am

in the

Royal Theatre Pub in Castlebar

we will have an informal meeting. I would like to discuss a strategy, how we can further promote the Mayo Open Coffee Club. Please bring friends & Ideas.

Please leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.

19.May.09 Events Read more Comments (4)

Sinéad Holmes presented Network Mayo at the MOCC

Yesterday we were happy to hear Sinéad Holmes telling us about the history and activities of Network Mayo. Survive and Thrive is this year’s motto of the network which gives access to professional and personal development. The annual membership fee is 150.-€, with no additional costs for monthly events, in which great speakers address all members.

I found this weeks meeting very fast paced and energetic. I had the impression, that some deals were struck and connections tied. The general feedback was very good. Thank you to everybody!

This time we were about 12 (who signed the list), of which five were new people:

• John Fitzgerald from eWrite Cork
• Jon Fratschoel from Ferndale Guesthouse and Restaurant, Achill
• Sebastian Heitzmann from esthetiks.de
• Sinéad Holmes from Homes from Holmes
• Seán McGuire from Aniar IT Service
• Rita Mylett from RMI Branding
• Doutsje Nauta from Achill Secret Gardens

Does anybody have any more afterthought or contributions to yesterdays meeting? Please share!

07.May.09 General Read more Comments (0)

6th Mayo Open Coffee Club

We are happy to announce a speaker for the

6th Mayo Open Coffee Club

on the

6th of May 2009
at 11am

at the

Innovation in Business Centre in Castlebar

Sinead Holmes, President of Network Mayo will be telling us about her network and it’s activities. We will see if we can find some connecting factors to work together towards a new time of prosperity.

Please leave a Comment if you plan to attend. Thanks!

03.May.09 Events Read more Comments (2)