Coffee & Connect
We welcome freelancers, startups, microbusinesses and those working from home for a chance to network and learn from our guest speakers!
Date and time
Location
The Wych Elm
93 Elm Road Kingston upon Thames KT2 6HT United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Registration Opens & Networking
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Speech & Guest Talk
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Discussion & Q&As
10:50 AM
Business Card Draw & Further Networking
11:30 AM
Close of the event
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
We're delighted to welcome freelancers, startups, microbusinesses, and those working from home for another chance to gather for our next Coffee & Connect event.
Share insights, exchange ideas and hear from our guest speaker all while enjoying a coffee and freshly-baked pastries. As part of this event, there's a card draw activity that provides you with the opportunity to deliver a one-minute pitch to the audience, allowing you to showcase your products and services more effectively.
Guest Speaker:
We are delighted to welcome Peter Burch, a Co-Founder of March Branding, who will deliver a short talk titled "Building Trust Online Through Content: What kinds of posts build credibility." In this talk, he explores how to build trust online through thoughtful content creation, powerful social proof, and good old fashioned storytelling.
Peter is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of March, an award-winning branding and digital agency based in Kingston. Just recently, March Branding was honoured with two trophies at the Kingston Borough Business Awards 2025, winning in the categories of Best Freelancer / Sole Trader / Micro Business of the Year and Best in Marketing and Digital Services.
Our venue:
The event will take place at the warm and welcoming Wych Elm pub, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a pleasant ambience.
Who will be attending the event?
Among our guests are business professionals, entrepreneurs, directors, educators and community leaders from a wide range of industries and enterprise sizes, representing both local and regional operations.
How Kingston Chamber of Commerce events are different…
1. Our active, inclusive and vibrant business community represents a diverse group of professionals who collaborate, learn, share and grow in our supportive Chamber environment – new to networking events or our local community? No problem! The Kingston Chamber of Commerce team are always on hand to facilitate introductions and ensure all attendees can create lasting connections.
2. We work hard to ensure our events provide exceptional value, from offering some of the most competitive ticket prices to providing unparalleled promotional opportunities and the chance to experience the most sought-after venues in the borough.
3. The networking continues well after the event! All participants of Kingston Chamber of Commerce activities gain access to bespoke benefits, including receiving an exclusive attendee list following each event. Missed the initial opportunity to connect? These coveted and convenient contact lists are emailed directly to registered attendees, meaning our guests can spend more time building meaningful relationships.
Join us for the chance to network, learn and grow your business. Secure your spot today!
Frequently asked questions
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Kingston Chamber of Commerce team at info@kingstonchamber.co.uk.
In the event you need to cancel your reservation, please cancel within 48 hours in order to receive a refund.
Number of attendees varies from event to event, often limited by the venue capacity, however you can usually expect 30 + people in attendance.
The recommended dress code for our events is smart business casual (exceptions to this will be stated clearly in individual event listings).
Our events are generally open to both Members and Non-Members (exceptions to this will be clearly stated in individual event ticket purchasing options).
As a non-for-profit membership organisation we aim to maintain fairness in our pricing structure, hence a slightly higher charge for non-members tickets.