Real connections happen best within authentic relationships where members connect with one another. Chamber Circles are designed to take members out of rows and into circles. The circles provide meaningful conversations, at offsite locations, while discussing business content.
Chamber Circles are communities who share common interests in their business and professional lifecycle.
Are you interested in hosting a Chamber Circle? Please click HERE and submit your interest form.
Below are Current Chamber Circles.
All circles begin the week of September 15.
Title: Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager’s Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean
Format: Book Study
Type: Location – TBD
Hosts: Karin Sladek and Lori Szyperski
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – finance and accounting
Area of Interest – finance and accounting
Description: An ongoing discussion on the above book and working together to better understand the numbers we all see each day.
Frequency: TBD
Title: Do You Know (Y)OUR Customers?
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Type: Location – Downtown, The Square
Hosts: Val Nicholson and Karen Soeffker
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – restaurant, bar/restaurant, venues/attractions
Area of Interest – Hospitality, service industry
Description: We will share perspective and develop a deeper understanding of the people who visit our downtown area in order to be more innovative and effective, both individually and collectively.
Frequency: TBD
Title: Be Our Guest
Format: Roundtable (we could include readings from time to time but not a full book study)
Type: Location – we can plan to meet at any of the businesses that participate
Host: Rita Healy and Michele Jaroszewski-Webb
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – restaurant, bar/restaurant, venues/attractions
Area of Interest – Hospitality, service industry
Description: Service starts even before your customer meets the first employee at your business. Great service at all the businesses in Georgetown helps all businesses by creating a culture of welcome and customer focus in our community. We will examine customer touch points and share ideas that will have people talking about how it feels to be a guest in Georgetown.
Frequency of Meeting: Monthly
Title: Hispanic Business Owners
Format: Partnership
Type: Near Downtown and Williams Drive
Hosts: Carlos Hernandez
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – any
Area of Interest – Hispanic business owners/managers
Description: A platform for building awareness of, and the betterment and success of Latino owned businesses in and around the Georgetown area.
Frequency: Twice monthly
Title: Williams Drive Business Bunch
Format: Partnership
Type: Cook-Walden Davis
Hosts: Jared King
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – Along or near Williams Drive
Area of Interest – Businesses along Williams Drive
Description: A platform for ongoing discussion among businesses along Williams Drive in Georgetown.
Frequency: TBD
Title: Speaking Creates Marketing Magic!
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Type: Location – Sweet Lemon Cafe
Host: Kent Cummins (Magic Hotline, National Speakers Association)
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – YOURS, if you want to make a difference!
Area of Interest – Public speaking, training, marketing
Description: If you hate public speaking, we will help you begin to enjoy it! If you already love speaking, we will share best practices.
Frequency of Meeting: Monthly
Title: FUNdraising in Georgetown
Format: Roundtable
Type: Location Varies
Hosts: Jim Johnson
Stage of Business – Executive / Business Development
Specific Industry – Non-profit
Area of Interest – Fund development
Description: We all look for ways to increase funds for our organizations. An ongoing discussion on what works and what is on the horizon so can avoid duplication!
Frequency: Monthly
Title: Georgetown Young Professionals (endorsed by the Chamber)
Format: Roundtable
Type: Location Varies
Hosts: GYP
Stage of Business – Any
Specific Industry – Any
Area of Interest – Fund development
Description: Our mission is to support young professionals living and/or working in Georgetown by engaging them with the local community, providing them with personal and professional development, and advocating for them in local forums and beyond.
Frequency: Semi-Monthly
For additional information about the Georgetown Chamber Circles, please contact Allison McKee or Jim Johnson or call the Chamber at 512.930.3535.
