Coffee & Connections is your opportunity to meet fellow local professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members in a relaxed, friendly setting. It’s designed to help you grow your network, share ideas, and strengthen the business community in and around Southeast Kansas.

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When Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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Time 7:00 – 8:30 AM

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Where 120 E Maple, Columbus, KS — In The Maple District

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Cost Free to attend

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Bring Business cards and a friendly vibe!

Doors open at 6:50 AM • Light refreshments provided

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This months sponsor spotlight

AUGUST SPONSOR

Travel with Me, Casi is proud to sponsor this month's Coffee & Connections. Founded by Casi Shaw, a longtime educator turned certified travel advisor, Travel with Me, Casi handles vacation planning start to finish: beach getaways, Disney and Universal trips, cruises, honeymoons, and group travel.

Casi's planning services are always free to clients. She's paid by her travel partners, not by travelers, so you get personalized recommendations, expert destination knowledge, and full support from booking to return at no extra cost.

Their sponsorship helps make Coffee & Connections a welcoming space where local professionals can gather, build relationships, and strengthen our business community.

✈️ Service Area: Nationwide trip planning

🧳 Services: Free, personalized vacation planning: flights, hotels, cruises, resorts, Disney/Universal, honeymoons & group trips

🤝 Proud supporter of stress-free travel and local connections

Why Attend?

Build Genuine Local Connections

Meet business owners, freelancers, and professionals who share your commitment to growing our local economy. Build authentic relationships that lead to referrals, collaborations, and new opportunities.

Easy, Low-Pressure Networking

No long speeches, no sales pitch pressure. Just coffee and genuine conversation.

Grow Your Visibility

Show up regularly so local professionals know who you are and what you do—an excellent way to increase word-of-mouth referrals.

Share Ideas & Get Inspired

Talk shop, ask questions, and learn what’s working for others in your community.

Start Your Day Productively

We meet early so you can still get to the office on time—arrive energized, connected, and ready to go.

Support Local Business

Help build a strong local economy. Your participation strengthens support for everyone doing business in Cherokee County.

How it works?

Stop in anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 AM.

Grab a cup of coffee.

Introduce yourself.

Meet someone new or catch up with old friends.

Stay as long or as little as you want!

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Who should come?

Professionals looking to expand their local network

Business owners and entrepreneurs

Freelancers & creatives

Non-profit leaders and volunteers

Employees who want to connect with other local professionals

Anyone who values growing strong local connections in Cherokee County!

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Thank you to our sponsors

We’re so grateful to these local businesses and organizations for sponsoring Coffee & Connections. Their support helps us keep this event free and welcoming for everyone in our community.

JULY SPONSOR

SheBrews Coffee Co. is proud to support Coffee & Connections. Based in Southeast Kansas, SheBrews serves handcrafted coffee and specialty drinks from their mobile coffee trailer, bringing quality coffee and a welcoming atmosphere to communities across the region. With a passion for great coffee and meaningful conversations, SheBrews creates spaces where people can gather, connect, and build relationships. By supporting events like Coffee & Connections, SheBrews helps strengthen local connections and encourages community growth throughout Southeast Kansas.

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AUGUST SPONSOR

Travel with Me, Casi is proud to support Coffee & Connections. Founded by Casi Shaw, a certified travel advisor, Travel with Me, Casi offers free, personalized trip planning for beach vacations, Disney adventures, honeymoons, and group getaways. Their sponsorship helps keep Coffee & Connections free and welcoming for our local business community.

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120 E Maple, Columbus, KS 66725

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