ABOUT
Contractors Connect is a networking group organized by Beespoke Consulting for contractors, subcontractors and other building specialists along the Emerald Coast. The group hosts networking events that bring together professionals in the commercial and residential construction industries, giving them the opportunity to make meaningful business connections in a casual, fun environment.
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Relaunched in May 2024
Contractors Connect was started by Erin Bakker from The Hive Creative Consulting in 2017. The networking event quickly grew to include meetups and lunch & learns in rotating locations in Bay, Walton and Okaloosa Counties. After a four-year pause caused by the pandemic, Erin and her business partner, Sarah White, brought Contractors Connect back with their new company, Beespoke Consulting, in May 2024.
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Thanks to overwhelming interest and community support, the group now hosts quarterly meetups in Bay, Walton and Escambia Counties, in addition to pop-ups and signature events with industry partners.
In 2025, we proudly launched ContractHER Connect, an empowering offshoot exclusively for women in construction, offering curated events and a growing support network.
Additionally, these events offer multiple sponsorship opportunities, giving local businesses a chance to promote and expose their services to contractors while also supporting a local charity.
Check out our events page to stay current with upcoming events in your area.