Business Lunch Seminar

Business Lunch Programs facilitated by the Chamber serve as a way to further educate Chamber members on issues business men and women may face. A major benefit for Chamber members is to take the lessons they learn to help grow their businesses.

Contact us today so you don’t miss the next training opportunity!

Members: $23

Non-members: $110

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Topic: The Legalities of the Hiring Process
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Ave
Presenter: Kasey Kimball and Jill Russell, Silverman Law Office, PLLC
Topics to be Covered:

  • What Can and Cannot be Asked During Interviews
  • Employment Agreement/Offer Letter - What Should Be Included
  • Confidentiality/Non-Solicit/Non-Compete - What is Allowed and What is Not
  • Employee Handbook and On-Boarding Process - What Should be Covered, How the Handbook Should be Utilized, How to Determine What Policies are Necessary and Which Policies Should be Included
  • Q&A

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Topic: When Life Gives You a Lemonade Stand: Branding Basics
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenter: Grace Washko, Studio Wheelhouse
Topics to be Covered:

  • Introduction
  • What is a Brand
  • Understanding Your Audience
  • Stakeholder Mapping
  • Targeting Your Audience
  • Conclusion
  • Questions

August 28, 2024

Topic: Responsibility Centered Leadership: Optimizing Your Organization Through Optimizing Your Relationships
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenter: Jill Thorngren, Jt Coaching & Consulting
Topics to be Covered:

  • Increasing Self-Awareness
  • CPR: Understanding the Context, People, and Relationships You are Leading
  • Emotional Intelligence as a Leader
  • Using the Language of Influence

September 25, 2024

Topic: What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Your Business or LLC
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenter: Cody Townsend and Grant Dickson, Silverman Law Office, PLLC
Topics to be Covered:

  • The Corporate Transparency Act took effect in January 2024
  • The new federal law requires most businesses and LLCs to report information on their owners and decision-makers
  • Failing to comply may cost $500 per day or lead to prison time

October 23, 2024

Topic: Employee Benefits and Your Business
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Kristy Buckley and Adrienne Maxwell, Buckley Maxwell Dixon Dolezal PC
Topics to be Covered:

  • Introduction: Benefits Your Employees Want
  • Health Benefits for Small Employers
  • Retirement Plan Compliance
  • Reporting and Plan Audits
  • Questions

Member Testimonials

“The business lunch seminars are so helpful. We appreciate all the planning that goes into making them happen. I always walk away feeling like everyone gains a lot of great ideas from the presentations.” - Martel Construction

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