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The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee Connections gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Union Cowork.

Admission is free for Chamber members and $25 for prospective members.

That gives people considering Chamber involvement a way to participate before joining.

You can meet the business community without making membership your first transaction.

And the scheduled commitment is one hour.

Wednesday still gets to be Wednesday.

Coffee Opens the Conversation

The gathering is at 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F, San Marcos. Union Cowork’s own location page confirms the address.

The Chamber describes Coffee Connections as an opportunity for business professionals and community leaders to meet, exchange ideas and develop relationships.

The recurring series is scheduled for the third Wednesday morning of each month, with a member business hosting.

October 21 fits the pattern.

The public listing does not specify a speaker program, elevator-pitch round or structured introductions.

It offers an opportunity to connect. A guaranteed client before breakfast would require considerably more fine print.

Bring an interest in what other people do.

Knowing another local business starts with learning something about it.

This Month’s Host Has Local Roots

The Chamber’s official October flyer identifies Phantom Wash Pros as the host.

The company describes itself as family-run, veteran-owned and based in San Marcos. Its services include pressure washing and other exterior cleaning.

The event destination remains Union Cowork.

The hosting business and the meeting venue are separate details.

No individual speaker or Phantom representative has been confirmed in the materials reviewed.

For attendees, the useful part is the opportunity to put faces to businesses. An email signature tells you a title. A conversation gives you somewhere to start.

The Address Has Other Business Uses

The Chamber’s relationship with Union Cowork extends beyond this gathering.

Its member-benefits page says the partnership offers Chamber members special coworking rates. The coffee event’s listing does not advertise workspace access with admission.

Separately, the City and Chamber announced small-business support office hours at Union Cowork.

The announced schedule is the first Tuesday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon, with no appointment needed.

The City describes assistance with licensing, permits, zoning, signage and finding the appropriate department or resource.

Those office hours are a separate program.

October 21 is not advertised as a City consultation session.

That gives San Marcos professionals two distinct options: a gathering for meeting people and separately scheduled assistance for business-process questions.

Choose the conversation you need. Give it some room on the calendar.

The inbox will manage without you for a little while.

Questions and Answers:

When is Coffee Connections?

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 8 to 9 a.m.

Where is it?

Union Cowork, 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F, San Marcos.

What does admission cost?

Free for Chamber members; $25 for prospective members.

Who is hosting?

The Chamber’s official October flyer identifies Phantom Wash Pros.

How can I check registration?

Call the Chamber at 760-744-1270. Remaining availability and walk-in rules have not been verified.