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 while discussing business content. There is no cost to attend a Chamber Circle.
Chamber Circles are small groups that share common interests in their business and professional lifecycle.
Interested in joining a Circle?
Sign up here or contact Allison McKee with the circles that interest you. Your information will be passed along to the host who will contact you with details on meeting dates/ time/ location.
Below are Current Chamber Circles. Some circles are meeting virtually. Some will begin again once in person meetings are permitted.
Title: Financial Intelligence
Format: Roundtable discussion
Location – Chamber of Commerce
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 to better understand the numbers we all see each day.
Frequency: bi-weekly on Friday morning starting at 8 am and lasting 60-90 minutes
Title: Be Our Guest
Format: Roundtable (we could include readings from time to time but not a full book study)
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 touchpoints and share ideas that will have people talking about how it feels to be a guest in Georgetown. We will also be looking to develop a deeper understanding of our customers.
Frequency of Meeting: Monthly
Title: Hispanic Business Owners/ Managers (virtual)
Format: Partnership
Location: Arthur Murray Dance Center (Williams Dr.)
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: Monthly
Title: Speaking Creates Marketing Magic! (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
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 from 9-11 am at Sweet Lemon Kitchen
Title: FUNdraising in Georgetown (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable
Location – Chamber of Commerce
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 on Wednesday mornings at 9 am
Title: Georgetown Young Professionals (endorsed by the Chamber)
Format: Roundtable
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
Title: Seasoned Entrepreneur Group for Men (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable
Location: Restaurant (During COVID-19, we are continuing with weekly meetings via Zoom virtual conferencing.)
Hosts: Bob Nemec
Stage of Business – Ideally 15+ years of entrepreneur experience
Specific Industry – Any
Area of Interest – Businesses with regional, state and national interest
Description: For self-employed individuals that have been in business for 15-20 years that want to get together and exchange ideas, problem solve, share business contacts when appropriate to enhance each other’s businesses. Also to get together socially and contribute to helping young and contribute to community efforts.
Frequency: weekly
Title: Networking & Education for Event Professionals (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable
Location: Sweet Lemon Kitchen
Hosts: Trelawny Bullock – Groove Line Productions & Allison McKee – Georgetown Event Center
Stage of Business – any
Specific Industry – wedding & events
Area of Interest – wedding & events
Description: Each meeting will be a combination of networking and something educational
Frequency: monthly
Title: New Businesses (Years 0-3) (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location – Wag Heaven (Williams Dr.)
Host: Jeff Manly & Jusak Yang Bernhard
Stage of Business – years 0-3
Specific Industry – any
Area of Interest – Growing your business
Description: Education, networking, and resources for businesses that are just starting or still getting established.
Frequency of Meeting: Monthly
Title: Home-Based Businesses (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: TBD
Host: Ginger Hobbs, Juice Plus
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry: any
Area of Interest: Growing your business
Description: The Home-Based business is becoming more common, especially during this time of social distancing. Whether you have a traditional business based out of your home, or a cottage industry type business, or an online marketing company, there are unique challenges and opportunities to running a business in the same place that you call home! Join us in this group to share ideas and brainstorm about topics such as time-management, connecting with others, and boundaries.
Frequency of Meeting: Monthly
Title: Marketing & Branding (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: TBD
Host: Sheira Argote, Calamar Designs
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry: any
Area of Interest: marketing and branding
Description: This semi-monthly meeting helps businesses develop their brand and educate them on marketing options available for their industry.
Frequency of Meeting: semi-monthly
Title: Building Your Business Through LinkedIn
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: TBD
Host: Josh Desha, FirststarHR
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry: any
Area of Interest: LinkedIn
Description: This bi-weekly meeting helps businesses develop their brand via Linked In and connect with others.
Frequency of Meeting: bi-weekly
Title: Building B2B Sales Proficiency (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: TBD
Host: Ann Miller, Community Impact Newspaper
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry: any
Area of Interest: B2B Sales
Description: Round-table discussion to discuss issues and share best practices to improve sales techniques in B2B sales.
Frequency of Meeting: monthly
Title: Businesses with a Target Market of Seniors (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: varies
Host: Steve Tatro, Retirement Resources and Ron Garland
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry: businesses with a target market of seniors, primarily with a healthcare focus
Area of Interest: Businesses with a target market of seniors. Group will primarily have a healthcare focus.
Description: Education and networking for businesses with a target market of senior citizens. Circle begins in mid-May.
Frequency of Meeting: monthly
Title: Women in Business (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: TBD
Host: Stephanie Featherstone – State Farm, Wendy Cash – Century 21 HS & Associates, Michele Jaroszewski-Webb – Schlotzsky’s
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry:
Area of Interest: Connecting with other women in business.
Description: Education and networking for women in business.
Frequency of Meeting: monthly
Title: Finance & Investing 101 (Virtual)
Format: Roundtable – Discussion
Location: Chamber
Host: Josh Crozier, Edward Jones
Stage of Business: any
Specific Industry: any
Area of Interest: finance and investing
Description: This is an interactive, educational event with a 15-20 presentation followed by Q&A/ discussion. Sample topics include market updates, understanding investment options, investment strategy, avoiding financial fraud, etc.
Frequency of Meeting: third Friday of the month at 9am
Helpful Links:
Interested in forming a new Chamber Circle? Please click HERE and submit your interest form.
Want to join an existing Chamber Circle? Sign up here
Questions? Email Allison McKee
