Suzanne Barnett, Director Small Business Development Center Valdosta State University

 Local Environment and a Little History  Local Business Owners Requesting a Forum  Growth is What They Want  PeerSpectives

 Casual Inquiries  Formal Survey  Results – Yes!  Committed  Give & Take  Trust  Confidential  Colleagues  Safe Environment  Real Peers

 Meeting to Discuss Formation For Those Interested  Chose Time, Location of First Meeting  First Meeting – organizing rules

H.R. Consulting Firm Marketing Communications Property Development Coffee Roaster/Wholesaler Employment Testing Service Commercial Janitorial Service Massage Therapy Company Information Technology Firm Pizza Parlor Customer Service Coach Security Company Our oldest business is 31 years old and the youngest is 1 year old. 6 are Female-Owned and 5 are Male-Owned Sales range from $4,000,000 to $40,000

Check – In/Welcome/Update Choosing 2 Dilemma’s Presentation of Dilemma Questioning by Members Sharing Experiences by Members Repeat with 2 nd Dilemma Take Aways Snacks/Wrap Up

Firing an Employee Advertising Direct Mail New Product Line New Promotional Technique Hiring New Employees Loss of Contract New Service to Offer Marketing through

Gathering Metrics --- Prior to Starting the Group --- Every Quarter Best of All ---First Night Comment