Business networking events worth showing up for
Deliberately small gatherings across Newry, Belfast, Dundalk and Dublin.
Deliberately small
Ten to twenty people. By design.
Big enough to meet somebody new.
Small enough to actually talk to them.
The formats
Buns & Business
Good people, great buns, brilliant guest speakers, and an afternoon well spent in a local bakery.
Grounds for Connection
Coffee, conversation, and good people brought together in an independent local coffee shop.
Founders' Table
High-calibre guest speakers, ambitious founders, and conversations that usually happen behind closed doors.
Socials
Evenings in a good pub. No name badges, no pitching, just people getting to know each other.
Business tours
Behind the scenes at a member's own premises, from workshops to hangars.
Outdoor gatherings
Mountain walks and time outside, where the best conversations tend to happen.
The settings
- Bakeries
- Coffee shops
- Pubs
- Museums
- Member businesses
- Mountain walks
Real places people already like being in. The setting changes, the size of the gathering does not.
Newry → Belfast → Dundalk → Dublin. One community.
A Belfast member showing up in Dublin matters.
A Dublin member being introduced to somebody in Newry matters.
A Newry member finding work in Dundalk matters.
A Dundalk member sitting down with somebody from Derry matters.
A Derry member made welcome in Belfast matters.
The community
The people behind it.
Founders, accountants, marketers, engineers, recruiters, consultants, creatives, tradespeople, tech people…
Different businesses. Different backgrounds. Mostly decent people who like helping each other.
How do I join?
Usually, we have a conversation first.
Come along to something. Meet a few people. See whether it feels right.
If it does, membership gives you access across the network — not just the town you happen to live in.
Grow the network. Keep the events small.
The formats
Small gatherings. Real places.
Newry · Belfast · Dundalk · Dublin
Dublin Social
Derry Social
Newry Social
Buns & Business
Belfast. Buns. Coffee. Two interesting people with something worth saying.
Grounds for Connection
Coffee and conversation in Newry.
Founders’ Table
High-calibre speakers and conversations that usually happen behind closed doors.
Outdoor Gatherings
Sometimes the best conversations happen on a mountain.
Real support
Warm introductions & real support
The Growth Network is not about swapping business cards. It’s about people who genuinely help each other.
Personal introductions when there is a genuine reason
If someone in the network should meet you, we’ll make the connection thoughtfully and only when it makes sense for both of you.
Members who show up and help out
The best members show up, help others, and build trust over time.
Peer support from people who have been there
Whether you’re stuck on a decision, hiring, growing into a new market, or just need a sounding board — there’s someone in the network who has faced something similar.
No forced referrals or pressure to sell
Nobody is keeping score. You will never be asked to pass leads or make introductions that don’t feel right.
In their words
What members actually say.
“I have been in sales for over 56 years and walked into gatherings in 11 countries. I know the difference between a gathering full of people and a gathering full of possibility. The Growth Network is the latter.”
“There are so many networking events out there. The Growth Network is different because of the care Martin puts into it and the quality of people he brings along.”
“Joining The Growth Network has been one of my best decisions. I've gained business, built great relationships, and always look forward to the regular meetups.”
“The connections and friendships I've built have been incredibly valuable — advice, leads, confidence and profile.”
“Two amazing speakers.”
“Being part of The Growth Network has opened up countless opportunities to grow, connect and collaborate. The support and insight have been invaluable.”
“What makes it special is the genuine support and organic relationship-building. It's a community of people who want to see each other succeed.”
Some of the businesses in the network
Giving back
Community we support.
At The Growth Network, business is about more than introductions. It is about showing up for people, supporting good work and helping our communities grow.
Caring Coins Association
Caring Coins provides a safe space for people across County Down and Armagh to access support, connection and care for their mental health and wellbeing.
Visit Caring Coins
GOANSERVE Football Assessment Centre
GOANSERVE helps young people from disadvantaged communities in Northern Ireland and Ghana develop their football skills and connect with opportunities in the professional game.
Connect with GOANSERVE
Crisis Cafe Newry
Crisis Cafe supports young people across Northern Ireland through drop in cafes, wellbeing workshops, creative sessions and community based mental health support.
Visit Crisis Cafe
Divis Mountain Men
Divis Mountain Men is a free, inclusive weekly community founded by Aidan Malone. Men meet on Divis Mountain to walk, talk, check in, practise breathwork and support one another through isolation, mental health challenges, addiction recovery and everyday life. It is open to all with no fees and no pressure.
Visit Divis Mountain MenWhen the right people come together, the impact goes beyond the gathering.
If it sounds like your kind of thing, come and meet us.
Tell us a little about you and what you're working on. If it feels like a fit, we'll invite you along to a coffee, supper or upcoming gathering. No pitch. No pressure.
Start a conversation