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!