Leads l group members Natalie Baye Baumann; chairman Chris Bartosz; Robert Alaimo, who organized the program; Jennifer Jones Sinnott; and Tom Kozlowicz.
Lunch N Learn
Why should Chamber members join a Leads group?
Te purpose of Leads groups is to build relationships,
share best business practices, and generate referrals, according to members of Leads I, who put on a program on the importance of Leads groups. Te emphasis is placed on building professional
Annette Powell, Kendall Printing: I’ve been a member for 16 years.
It’s about
building relationships. A few years ago I moved my business; several members were behind me and encouraged me. Being a member of a Leads group is being a part of a family.
relationships with fellow members and creating a solid network of referrals and resources for operating a business. Members are encouraged to meet outside the group to learn more about each other’s businesses and how they can help each other. Te Yorkville Chamber has four Leads groups: Leads
I, Leads II, Leads Ignite, and Leads Infinity. Each group allows only one representative from a business classification to join so that there is no competition within a group for referrals. It is recommended that prospective members visit all four groups before making a decision on which one is the best fit.
Lea Ann Skogsberg, Dollars & Sense for Nonprofit Success: I am not the earliest chicken in the coop. We meet at 7:45 p.m. But you don’t have to get dressed up every day.
It’s been
a really great experience. I’ve made a lot of great connections. My life and my work opened up to a great group of people.
Photos by Paul E. Burd Photography
Michele Sittig, Nowex: Leads group is a nice place for me to go. I was incredibly shy. Being a part of a Leads group - they are your family. I see them at events. Tey taught me how to network. Tey are amazing for that.
Brett Johnson, Whitetail Ridge Golf Club: We refer $450,00 a year in business to our power partner, the Oswego Holiday Inn. We both try to sell for each other. Tat part is invaluable.
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Norm Johnson, Independence Renewable Energy: What you bring is you offer your perspective and your expertise. I’ve been involved for seven years. I still do business with people who’ve come and gone. You make a connection and help someone out.
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