Welcome!

The Congregational Church of Batavia Small Business Networking Group is a voluntary gathering of small business owners and managers, founded in 2004. We are affiliated with the Congregational Church of Batavia, and welcome all small business owners and managers and those interested in supporting the small business community.


	Drop by! Are you interested in meeting new people in a variety of small businesses in the Fox Valley area? Are community service and involvement important to you? Is your schedule unpredictable? If so, please feel free to drop by and visit our group!

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays each month at the Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31) across the street from the Public Library. Parking is in the lot at the south end of the building, off First Street. Enter the south door. Meetings start at 8:30 a.m. and end promptly at 9:30 a.m. Group members are encouraged to stay afterwards for informal networking.

Our Style

Our group is friendly and informal, yet structured so that our time together is well spent. We focus not only on business relationships, but also share opportunities we know about to serve the community.

Check Our List of Speakers (New!)

If you're looking for a speaker for your next event or group meeting, check out our listing. Many of our members are experienced speakers and do presentations on a wide range of topics. Click here for our list.


	Click here to see our listings of available positions and individuals!

Our Meeting Format

Our meetings begin with a brief prayer. We respect all religious beliefs. We follow with "60 second elevator speeches," with our name, company and information on who would be an ideal client or ideal lead.

We exchange business cards and share announcements on upcoming trade shows, seminars, etc. We also share information on upcoming charitable events we are involved with, as these are opportunities to contribute to the community either through our businesses or as individuals.

The last 10 to 15 minutes are devoted either to a presentation by a group member or to a discussion of a topic of interest. Presenters are invited to speak not only about their company and industry, but also on educational topics that others can apply to their own businesses.

After the formal presentation, members are encouraged to stay and connect with individuals in the group.