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Connect Over Coffee - Just Show Up
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Connect Over Coffee - Just Show Up

Hosted by Connectors Club

Tuesday 15 December 2026, 08:15

Venue time (Detroit)

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Just Show Up

There are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met yet.
Whether you're one of our regular attendees, haven't attended for awhile, or have yet to attend one of our events, we'll make you feel welcome.

You don’t need a pitch.
You don’t need to prepare.
You don’t need to be “good at networking.”
Just show up, grab a cup of coffee, and sit with friendly, welcoming people who remember exactly what it feels like to walk into a room for the first time.
Connect Over Coffee is intentionally:

Low-pressure
Introvert-friendly
Conversation-based, not sales-based
Welcoming to newcomers and regulars alike

This isn’t a loud networking event.
It’s a comfortable place to have real conversations, at your own pace.

🌱 What to Expect

Small, relaxed conversations
No name tags, no formal agenda
No awkward icebreakers
No selling or pitching
Plenty of listening and genuine connection

You can talk as much or as little as you’d like.
Listening is just as valuable as speaking here.

📆 A Note About Weekly Themes

Often, Connect Over Coffee features a theme designed to make connecting easier and more human — especially for those who find traditional networking uncomfortable.
This week is about showing up.
Future weeks will explore ideas like:

Connection without small talk
Building relationships before you need them
Networking for introverts
Getting offline and meeting people face-to-face
Turning consistency into comfort

You’re welcome to attend one week or come back often — every visit stands on its own.

🤝 Who Should Attend

New members who haven’t attended yet
Long-time members ready to reconnect
Introverts and thoughtful listeners
Professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community-minded people
Anyone who values real connection over transactional networking

If you’ve been meaning to come but weren’t sure when to start —
this is your week.
☕ Just show up. We’ll take it from there.

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