Newport’s Premier Networking Group since 2011

If you’re looking for a networking group where relationships genuinely lead to business, Dragons of Newport may be a good fit.

Dragons of Newport is a business networking group in Newport, South Wales, founded in 2011. Members meet weekly to build relationships, share referrals, and support each other’s businesses.

Who We Are

  • 25+ active members
  • Weekly Wednesday meetings
  • One member per profession
  • Referral-focused structure

What Makes Dragons Different

  • Friendly relaxed atmosphere
  • No Pressure 
  • Independent and not for profit 
  • A proud Newport heritage

Our Story

Dragons of Newport was founded in 2011 by a small group of local business owners who believed that the best way to grow a business wasn’t through cold calls or expensive advertising – it was through genuine, trusted relationships built over time.

Starting with just a handful of members around a breakfast table, the group steadily grew as word spread that this was a networking group that actually worked. Not because of clever systems or slick processes, but because the right people kept showing up, week after week, and genuinely looked out for each other.

More than a decade later, that founding principle hasn’t changed. Dragons of Newport still meets every Wednesday morning. Members still pass real referrals to real businesses. And the group is still built on the same values it started with – commitment, generosity, and integrity.

Today, Dragons is one of Newport’s longest-running and most respected business networking communities, with over 25 active members representing a wide range of industries across South Wales.

If you’re looking for a group where relationships genuinely lead to business, you’ll find it here.

How Meetings Work

Structured weekly format

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Visitor Information

Our Values

  • Commitment
  • Generosity
  • Quality
  • Community
  • Integrity

Membership Cost

  • £150 annual fee
  • £40 per month (includes breakfast)
  • Two free visits available

Big Breakfast

Quarterly event with 100+ attendees.

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Events @ Dragons

The Dragons meet weekly and run other networking events and invite all businesses to attend.

Events
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Meet our Members

Find out more about our members. We recommend you attend one of our weekly meetings.

Meet our Members
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Join the Dragons

Interesting in joining one of South Wales most successful and enduring business networks?

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Want to know how Dragons of Newport has been supporting businesses since 2011?

Start by attending a weekly meeting as a guest. Get in touch to find out about visiting or joining our networking group, email us or select the button below and send a message via the enquiry form.

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