National Small Business Association

Come check out Santa Cruz' best way to build your small business! Our weekly meetings are held on zoom so just RSVP and message us with your business type and location and we will send you the link! The purpose of our "Leads Club" is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. We are a close-knit group of professionals dedicated to promoting each other in our community. Along the way, we help each other build clientele, experience, credibility, integrity, business fluency and acumen. Since we are business category-exclusive and intentional with time, you won't experience competition or wasted time. We meet every Tuesday on zoom from Noon to 1:15pm. We plan 1 monthly in-person mixer after work hours to strengthen connections. Please join us free for 2 meetings to see how our networking system works. Be prepared to promote your business, service or product with a 30-second promotional during our meeting. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about the best referrals to send your way. Consider applying to become a Leads Club member so we can grow our businesses together! Find more information about Leads Club at www.leadsclub.com.

Register for this Zoom event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtceugrTovE9MMSomHNlpMWfxFB0liDHMZ Meet other Small Business owners, make new friends, clients, and alliances! No admission fees. Bring your own! Soda and water, alcoholic and snacks and light appetizers! Introductions. Bring your Small Business Owner friends! Casual agenda, relax and network. Face to Face Networking. All Small Business owners welcome! Freelance, Direct Sales, Retail, Service, Mom and Pop, Family Business, Individual reps, etc.. Anyone is welcome! Small Business Topics - you just never know what you might learn or who you might teach. Register in advance for this online Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtceugrTovE9MMSomHNlpMWfxFB0liDHMZ What is great about Zoom Networking events? -You don't have to leave your house -You can meet people that may not be in the immediate area -You can learn about what other small business are doing -We can still introduce each other and talk about our business -We can still have one-on-one meetups after the event using zoom, phone or other virtual sources After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \*\*\*This is not the only platform we are advertising this event. This is not an accurate count of attendees. \*\*\*

100% ZOOM VIRTUAL \*\*\*The Link to join each week is here: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87998294298?pwd=czZuVTZBczh5dW4wbGVubFUzWWFwdz09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87998294298?pwd=czZuVTZBczh5dW4wbGVubFUzWWFwdz09) All members and guests can attend via a ZOOM/virtual meetup. The meeting will commence at the regular time, only through each of your own computers/ desktops / laptops or phones. • Zoom.us is the video conference website that’s very easy to use. • Go there today and setup a free account. • You simply follow the steps to login to the meeting. • NO password required, WAITING ROOM is turned OFF, so you will be admitted directly into the meeting. • Have your video and audio on, so you can be seen and heard • DURING the meeting, mute yourself so background noise won’t be a problem • During the meeting, you can unmute yourself to give your commercial, and obviously, the “Speaker(s) of the day” will unmute during their time. • Upper RIGHT of video screen has VIEW OPTIONS. • Choose gallery view, so all members present are shown. • When any person speaks, their frame will be highlighted… this is a much easier viewing option versus having every person who speaks pop up and dominate your viewing space. \*\* NOTE \*\* In this unprecedented time, due to the online environment of Video Conferencing, please note that unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated in any way. This is a category-protected, paid/membership organization. Guests who do not apply common sense and present themselves as professionals will be removed from the Zoom call. If you are interested in membership, please visit PNAnw.com/MembershipApplication

Tune in to our BNI Podcast Discussion via Zoom and earn 1 CEU! This is a casual event for our chapter members only. Feel free to join in while going for a walk, relaxing on your couch, cooking... or doing whatever floats your boat. We mean it - joining via video is optional! What you should expect: We will listen to a BNI podcast together for about 15mins. We will then have an open discussion for about 45mins. We will all be part of the discussion, so make sure you can join us via audio. The Zoom link will be emailed to the chapter prior to the event. All podcasts can be found at https://www.bnipodcast.com/ Have a favorite podcast? Let us know, and we'll make sure to include it next time!

I am a business broker. I help my clients buy or sell a business at the best price possible and as quickly as possible. During our one-on-one private meeting, I will give you clear and concise answers to common questions like: Why do 75% of small businesses never sell? What happens to that 90% of an owner's total net worth that is tied up in the business? What does the buyer want as part of a transaction? What is my business worth? How long will it take to sell my business? What can I do to improve the value of my business and make it easier to sell? What are the benefits of using a business broker? What are the main steps in the actual buy/sell process? If you want the answers to these and other questions, sign up for my video conference! Business Broker's Biographical Profile -- Sal Acosta has over thirty years of business and financial experience, both as a small business entrepreneur and as a corporate executive for well-known global corporations. Sal knows first-hand the challenges of running a small enterprise because he has owned both an independent small business and a local service outlet for a national franchise. As an entrepreneur he has successfully started, bought, grown, and sold small businesses. As a corporate executive, he has been involved with multi-million-dollar sub-contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Sal has an Electrical Engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from Tulane University. In addition, he has traveled extensively for both business and pleasure and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

100% ZOOM VIRTUAL UNTIL PHASE 4 MINIMUM ***The Link to join each week is here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73282942967 *** All members and guests can attend via a ZOOM/virtual meetup. The meeting will commence at the regular time, only through each of your own computers/ desktops / laptops or phones. • Zoom.us is the video conference website that’s very easy to use. • Go there today and setup a free account. • You simply follow the steps to login to the meeting. • NO password required, WAITING ROOM is turned on, where you will remain until the meeting starts. • Have your video and audio on, so you can be seen and heard • DURING the meeting, mute yourself so background noise won’t be a problem • During the meeting, you can un-mute yourself to give your commercial, and obviously the “Speaker(s) of the day” will unmute during their time. • Upper RIGHT of video screen has VIEW OPTIONS. • Choose gallery view so all members present are shown. • When any person speaks, their frame will be highlighted… this is a much easier viewing option versus having every person who speaks pop up and dominate your viewing space. ** NOTE ** In this unprecedented time, due to the online environment of Video Conferencing, please note that unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated in any way. This is a category-protected, paid/membership organization. Guests who do not apply common sense and present themselves as professional will be removed from the Zoom call. If you are interested in membership, please visit PNAnw.com/MembershipApplication

Once RSVP'd, I will send you our Zoom Meeting ID. BNI Power Alliance in Huntington Beach is looking for Business owners large or small who are interested in growing their business through referrals from other local businesses. This group has referred over $1 Million in Thank You for Closed Business in one year!! We meet for breakfast every Tuesday morning at 7am at Buon Gusto Italian Restaurant. Once you are accepted into the Chapter, your category is immediately locked out from any competition to join. Click the following link if you are interested in visiting: https://bit.ly/2HlRfOi Here are some of the categories we are looking for: Payroll Chiropractor Website/eCommerce Hair Dresser Plumber Contractor Property Manager Acupuncturist Massage Therapist Family Law Attorney Handyman Housekeeper Notary Electrician Painter Carpet Cleaner Senior In-Home Care Commercial Real Estate Agent Nutritionist Yoga Instructor We currently have 20 members with the following categories: Personal Injury Attorney Residential Real Estate Agent Residential Mortgage Broker Bookkeeping Services CPA Fitness Podcaster Non-Profit - HB Reads Financial Advisor Estate Planning Attorney Life Insurance Agent Dentist Health Insurance Agent Skin Care Property and Casualty Insurance Printer Physical Therapist Supplemental Insurance Solar Specialist

Want to start? Seem to just not be able to get going? Here's help! Whether you are a business owner, or you want to be a business owner, or you are an employee or volunteer, if you want to launch something new, join us here in Denver any Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the hard workers can then return to their work, others can take off early for the weekend. If you or any of your associates are visiting Denver, be sure to visit us. If you like the meeting we can help them start something similar in your hometown in cooperation with their local chamber or service club and community newspaper. We say it's 1X because if we are successful you will be too busy to come back the next week! _________________________________________________ WE need your help to help YOU! Starting now each Online IDEA Circle will be NEW, we will keep it fresh by using the dynamic Socrates Cafe format (thanks Chris Phillips), but limiting the focus to topics having to do with startup, a one time meeting where anyone can bring their startup problems and opportunities for a Fresh Thought Hunt (FTH,) for more about FTH see the HBR Press book "Just Start." We start and end with a meeting of the whole, the Fresh Thought Hunt itself will take place in groups of 3 through the magic of computer science. RSVP here now to make sure we save a seat for you. ' The NEW IDEA Circle is free and open to anyone and everyone who is starting something new, a new business prior to the first sale, or an established business or an individual who wants to start in a new direction. The only requirement is a clear statement of what you want the Fresh Thought Hunt to focus on for you. The first 10-minutes of each NEW IDEA Circle will be recorded and will be posted on our YouTube Channel for SBCC that has been inactive from it's founding long ago. (On YouTube search for Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. or via Facebook/SmallBizChamber.) We encourage each of our SBCC fellow members to join us at a Socrates Cafe Online, Fridays, Saturdays, 1st Sundays, and Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Denver time, 8:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 p.m. Pacific, suggest the topic of startup or whatever topic might help you the most, and to eventually form a similar Socrates Cafe and New IDEA Cafe in your local library, coffee shop, or other public meeting place with the sponsorship of one of your local chambers of commerce and your local community newspaper. For more see our Facebook Page via www.SmallBizChamber.org and "Visit Group" to join while it's still free. Once you have started a Socrates Cafe or a NEW IDEA Circle, you will be invited to JOIN OUR NEW SBCC WREN COLLEGE and a FACULTY PEER GROUP, see https://WrenCollege.org for online application for being a faculty member and a student, and to request help starting your new Socrates Cafe. Questions about this are answered each week at our Monday Noon Newcomers workshop. ____________________________________________ We encourage you to: Watch one; Lead one; Start one! Be a startup catalyst for your community by starting an IDEA Cafe with your local community newspaper. Starting in a new direction? No matter what you want to start, a new career, a new project or campaign, or a new business, we can help you start faster, cheaper, and with less risk. The Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and our free, open meetings and peer groups are inspired by the clubs that formed in London during the English civil war that resulted in Sir Christopher Wren giving the first talk in a Franklin Circle type meeting that eventually became the Royal Academy. GROUND RULES: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY that has been developed over the last 20+ years is freely shared. You are welcome to take any of our procedures, forms, methods, and techniques to use for your own purpose, there is no charge. CONFIDENTIALITY We ask everyone to keep who attends and what is said by participants confidential, but there is, of course, no way we can be sure of this so protect your own anonymity by only using your last name, not giving anyone your contact information, etc. until you decide to be in our membership directory. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY No RSVP ever is required and most don't until they decide to be an active member and to be in our published SBCC Denver Membership Directory. Next plan to publish a printed membership directory soon. SBCC Startup Method: The Practices of Imagine, Think, and Learn; to Start, Grow, and Flourish. OODA Loop. John S. Wren MBA founder Small Business Chamber of Commerce Inc, see http://www.SmallBizChamber.org or call (303)861-1447 Written by John Wren, see https://www.JohnWren.com Daring Might Things-- The Simplest Way to Start Personal Psychodynamic Processing-- My Experience.

I am a business broker. I help my clients buy or sell a business at the best price possible and as quickly as possible. During our one-on-one private meeting, I will give you clear and concise answers to common questions like: Why do 75% of small businesses never sell? What happens to that 90% of an owner's total net worth that is tied up in the business? What does the buyer want as part of a transaction? What is my business worth? How long will it take to sell my business? What can I do to improve the value of my business and make it easier to sell? What are the benefits of using a business broker? What are the main steps in the actual buy/sell process? If you want the answers to these and other questions, sign up for my video conference! Business Broker's Biographical Profile -- Sal Acosta has over thirty years of business and financial experience, both as a small business entrepreneur and as a corporate executive for well-known global corporations. Sal knows first-hand the challenges of running a small enterprise because he has owned both an independent small business and a local service outlet for a national franchise. As an entrepreneur he has successfully started, bought, grown, and sold small businesses. As a corporate executive, he has been involved with multi-million-dollar sub-contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Sal has an Electrical Engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from Tulane University. In addition, he has traveled extensively for both business and pleasure and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

This is our monthly mastermind. An open meetup for those looking to start a new business, scale their current business, increase their sales, or just be around some awesome people!

For the WebEx Link or the meeting location, email Jerry below Jerry@MortgageResultsInc.com We will be meeting in a hybrid form. This includes meeting in person with a laptop to allow individuals who prefer not to meet in person to still Network with us. I will message attendees who RSVP the link to online as well as the address to meet in person. Please RSVP to the meeting and the link will be sent out to those who RSVP Bring 50 business cards and prepare to be amazed! We are a fun and productive group working to build larger contact spheres and give referrals. If you can use more business, you should stop by!

We are still active and meeting virtually each week on Zoom. If you wish to attend, please RSVP and we will reach out to you and confirm we have an opening in your category and send you the meeting link. We work together to support each others businesses and exchange referrals. During our weekly meetings, we give two promotionals about our business and have a schedule of speakers which give a 10 minutes presentation about their business. This non-compete, supportive environment allows businesswomen to develop their business in a positive, productive environment. We are looking for dynamic, committed businesswomen that are looking to expand their business success. We only allow one business per category, so please RSVP before attending to see if you category is still open. Complete information about joining, commitment and investment will be provided at your visit. You can learn more about Leads Club at www.LeadsClub.com or contact Cathy Wagner at (630) 921-9720.

Are you looking to grow your business? Would new, quality, client referrals be helpful? Let us introduce you to our inner network of professionals who are constantly passing business. BNI District Referral Machine is THE PLACE to meet other professionals and get new business! Register here to visit us online: https://dcbni.com/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=17041 We are actively seeking the following professions to pass business referrals to: Co-Working Space Community Managers IT Services Event Planner Photographer Graphic Designer Handyman General Contractor Property Manager Marketing Company Virtual Assistant Services Business Fundraiser Security Services (alarms, surveillance cameras, etc) ... and more!

A group of Business Professionals is getting together to develop a collaborative community calendar and asset map to promote inclusive Black-Owned Business Success for 2021 for businesses in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into. We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward. This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026. **Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective** The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form. All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity! Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/) Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

At *Energize and Elevate*, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

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