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SUMMARY:Small Business Owners Resource Group sponsored by First Mid Bank & Trust
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Hammer Out Your Handbook\n\nEmployee handbooks are not "set it and forget it." In this session\, we'll review what should be in a modern handbook\, what commonly gets businesses into trouble\, and how to keep policies consistent across your team. Bring your current handbook if you have one\, or just bring questions\, and leave with a simple checklist for updates.\n\n\n\nPresented 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>TOPIC:&nbsp\;Hammer Out Your Handbook</strong><br />\nEmployee handbooks are not &ldquo\;set it and forget it.&rdquo\; In this session\, we&rsquo\;ll review what should be in a modern handbook\, what commonly gets businesses into trouble\, and how to keep policies consistent across your team. Bring your current handbook if you have one\, or just bring questions\, and leave with a simple checklist for updates.<br />\n<br />\n<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>&nbsp\;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.3371.5946
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DTSTAMP:20260606T112121Z
URL:http://champaigncounty.smartcms.site/events/details/small-business-owners-resource-group-06-30-2026-5946
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