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SUMMARY:Small Business Owners Resource Group sponsored by First Mid Bank & Trust
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup Lead: Ryan Scritchlow\n\n\n\nPurpose:\n\nThe Small Business Owners Resource Group (SBORG) is a confidential\, peer-driven forum for small business owners to engage in monthly roundtable discussions. The group provides a platform to share experiences\, address common challenges\, and gain insights from fellow entrepreneurs. Occasional expert-led sessions offer additional perspectives on pertinent topics.\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\nBusiness Ownership:\n\n\n	Must be the owner or co-owner of a small business.\n	Solopreneurs (businesses without employees) are not eligible.\n\nBusiness Size:\n\n\n	Employs between 2 and 30 full-time employees (excluding the owner).\n	Meets the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards relevant to their industry.\n\nIndustry Exclusivity:\n\n\n	Only one business per industry is permitted to ensure a diverse range of perspectives and avoid direct competition.\n	Industry classification will be determined based on the primary NAICS code of the business.\n\nChamber Membership:\n\n\n	Must be a current member in good standing with the hosting business association.\n\nCommitment to Participation:\n\n\n	Strongly encouraged to attend at least 8 of the 12 monthly meetings annually.\n	Actively engage in discussions and contribute to a supportive peer environment.\n\nConfidentiality and Conduct:\n\n\n	Agree to uphold the group's code of conduct\, ensuring a respectful\, non-judgmental space.\n	Maintain confidentiality of all shared information to foster trust and openness.\n\nContribution to Group Dynamics:\n\n\n	Willingness to facilitate discussions or assist in organizing guest speaker sessions periodically.\n	Share relevant experiences and insights to enrich group learning.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong>Presented by:<br />\n<a href="https://www.firstmid.com/"><img alt="" height="220" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3371/Image/Logos/firstmidlogonew.jpg" style="width: 300px\; height: 220px\;" width="300" /></a><br />\n<br />\nGroup Lead:</strong> Ryan Scritchlow<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Purpose:</strong><br />\nThe Small Business Owners Resource Group (SBORG) is a confidential\, peer-driven forum for small business owners to engage in monthly roundtable discussions. The group provides a platform to share experiences\, address common challenges\, and gain insights from fellow entrepreneurs. Occasional expert-led sessions offer additional perspectives on pertinent topics.\n<div align="center" style="text-align:center\;">\n<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div>\n<strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong><br />\n<strong>Business Ownership:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Must be the owner or co-owner of a small business.</li>\n	<li>Solopreneurs (businesses without employees) are not eligible.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Business Size:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Employs between 2 and 30 full-time employees (excluding the owner).</li>\n	<li>Meets the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards relevant to their industry.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Industry Exclusivity:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Only one business per industry is permitted to ensure a diverse range of perspectives and avoid direct competition.</li>\n	<li>Industry classification will be determined based on the primary NAICS code of the business.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Chamber Membership:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Must be a current member in good standing with the hosting business association.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Commitment to Participation:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Strongly encouraged to attend at least 8 of the 12 monthly meetings annually.</li>\n	<li>Actively engage in discussions and contribute to a supportive peer environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Confidentiality and Conduct:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Agree to uphold the group&#39\;s code of conduct\, ensuring a respectful\, non-judgmental space.</li>\n	<li>Maintain confidentiality of all shared information to foster trust and openness.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Contribution to Group Dynamics:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Willingness to facilitate discussions or assist in organizing guest speaker sessions periodically.</li>\n	<li>Share relevant experiences and insights to enrich group learning.</li>\n</ul>\n
LOCATION:Large Conference Room\, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce 303 W. Kirby Ave. Champaign\, Il. 61820
UID:e.3371.5942
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DTSTAMP:20260417T173803Z
URL:https://business.champaigncounty.org/events/details/small-business-owners-resource-group-presented-by-first-mid-bank-trust-5942
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