Bean Social Networking at 162 Queen - October 5th 2026

a monthly social gathering for small business owners and entrepreneurs to connect in real life and have real conversations over good coffee. We invite you to attend "The Bean Social", a monthly social gathering for small business owners and entrepreneurs to connect in real life and have real conversations over good coffee. Drop by anytime between 9:30–11:30am on the first Monday of every month (yes, even on holidays, we still show up for each other). No agenda, no pitch sessions, just coffee, tea, sparkling water, snacks, and a room full of people who understand the day-to-day of running something of their own. This is for you if: - You run a small business, freelance, or are self-employed - You're tired of networking that feels transactional - You believe collaboration beats competition - You want real connection and new opportunities for collaboration It's a small, easygoing group (usually 10 to 15 people) so conversations actually go somewhere. Because the best ideas, partnerships, and solutions to whatever you're navigating this month often start with "so, how's business going?" over a warm cup of coffee! Your brand doesn't clock out when the social ends. Every Bean Social, you'll have the chance to add to our community sharing board and here's the part that makes it special: your spot stays up in our front window at 162 Queen for the rest of the month. That means everyone who walks Downtown St. Marys sees your business long after the coffee's gone cold. It's free, ongoing visibility in one of the most walked stretches of town - no ad spend required. We've also got a sharing table at every social, so bring a stack of business cards, flyers, or whatever tells your story. Leave them behind, and let people reach out to you on their own time, at their own pace. It's networking that keeps working for you long after 11:30am. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. See you at the Bean Social! ☕ 📍 162 Queen, St. Marys, Ontario 🗓️ Monthly, first Monday of the month - September 7th 2026 ⏰ 9:30–11:30am — drop in anytime In collaboration with the Stratford Chamber of Commerce