Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide opportunities for businesspeople to come together from companies of like sizes, industries and professions to network, exchange ideas and gain new business strategies. They meet regularly and most offered educational programs that are open to ALL members.
Emerging Leaders of Somerset County (ELSC) is designed for business people of any age who are rising within their professions or community organizations. The Emerging Leaders present after-hours social and networking events, monthly breakfast seminars on topics of interest, and other initiatives for its members and guests. Contact: Jackie Morales
Financial Services Special Interest Group (FiSIG). The mission of the FiSIG is to educate the SCBP members on issues affecting their personal and professional financial lives, so often intertwined in small- and mid-sized businesses. The group also meets regularly to discuss economic and legislative issues that may impact business and/or personal profitability, share best practices and offer educational workshops to the general membership. Contact: Eric Suhr
Leads Groups: Share your leads and referrals with other Business Partnership members by participating in our one of our THREE Leads Groups that meets semi-monthly: (1) The first and third Monday mornings; (2) The second and fourth Mondays at noon; (3) The second and fourth Monday mornings. Many similar leads groups charge high annual fees. SCBP members can participate at no charge. Contact: Diana Sieberg
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) provides support and information exchange to foster company growth and strategic alliances among its members. Its purpose is to empower small businesses, through a forum of education and discussion, and to create an environment where entrepreneurs can make the transition to small businesses more quickly and with fewer hurdles. Meetings are typically held the second Wednesdays of each month, 9:00-10:00 AM in the SCBP Conference Room. Contact: Diana Sieberg
Technology Special Interest Group educates the members on where technology is going and how it can impact their business by meeting regularly to share best practices and offering educational workshops. Contact: Diana Sieberg
Women in Business is directed at the specific needs of women and their businesses. Its purpose is for women to learn more about other businesses and how they might help one another. Focus areas include mind, family, society, body and finances. Contact: Diana Sieberg
