Gloucester Business Professionals
Way More Than Referrals

We believe that:

· Healthy, profitable businesses are built on a foundation of lasting, trusting relationships. (40% of our members have been members for 6 or more years.)
· Great referrals result from trusting relationships.
· Networking groups should go beyond referrals and keep on top of the pulse of the business community.
· Networking groups should provide business tips and learning experiences that lead to healthy, profitable businesses.

Our focus is on helping our members grow their business and establish themselves in Gloucester.

You will be greeted warmly and encouraged to take advantage of the relationships we build, the learning we provide, and the referrals that result.
We all have limited time and money to commit to networking. We don't believe in time-consuming rules. Your investment of time is up to you and we keep our annual membership fee to a minimum.

When/Where/Meeting Format:

The Gloucester Business Professionals meet every Tuesday at 9 am at the Olivia's In The Village. Our meetings start at 9 am but please come early so you can network with everyone or stay after the meeting to meet our business owners. The GBP knows how valuable your time is so the meetings normally run from 9:00 am to 10:15 am.

9:00 am - Network with the members
9:00 am - 9:15 am - Time to Network and Meet The Members
9:15 am - 9:30 am - Meeting Starts with President reviews up coming events in the Gloucester area.
9:30 - 10:00 am - Each week we try and focus on a different topic that is critical to our members
10:00 - 10:15 am -Business Round Tables, Training, Spot Light Business Presentations
Round Table Topic's: Is a LLC right for my business, Getting the most out of your business, Getting the most out of social networking, your website, Aging Building Design, etc.

Meeting Address:
Olivia's In The Village
6597 Main Street
Gloucester, Virginia 23061

Members of The GBP:

Angela Ferguson - Property Manager - Gloucester
Angela Gray - Payne & Associates Accounting, Inc. - Accounting Specializing in Quickbooks
Anita Newcomb - Mary Kay - Independent Sales Director
Bill Rosier - Greg Schaale Design - Custom Websites & Search Engine Optimization
Brendan O'Brien - Virginia Retirement Specialists, Inc. - Investment Advisor, Insurance, Long Term Care
David DiSpirito - Homesite, Inc. - Professional Building Designer
Ellie Galloway - Alzheimer's Association - Branch Coordinator
Evelyn Smith - Giggles Clown Company - The Clown For All Events
Howard Secrist - SecureHorizons - Independent Career Agent
Jamie Wilks - North Star Home Inspection - Home Inspections, Fire Prevention Inspections
Jo Green - Window Creations - Interior Decorator
Lynn Martin - Painting & Papering by Lynn - Painting & Wall Papering
Marcy Warren - Bowen Law Office, PLLC - Paralegal, Specializing in House Closings, Wills, and Trusts
Mark Warren - Mark Warren Photography - Photographer Specializing in Wedding, Portraits, and Events
Mike Byrne - AdviCoach - Business Coach
Renaye Dame - Gloucester Realty - Associate Broker/Realtor Specializing in Waterfront Property
Richard Peters - Advocare - Nutritional Products
Tye Peters - TSP Lawns - Landscaping, Grading, Lawncare, Tree Removal

 

Guest Speakers / Speed Networking / Open House

A Special Evening Networking Event
Sponsored by the Gloucester Business Professionals - www.gloucesterbusinessprofessionals.com

Speed networking Events

Open House

Guest Speakers

The Gloucester Business Professionals will be posting new events as they are scheduled.

WHAT TO EXPECT as a Member of the Gloucester Business Professionals (GBP)
1. Create a professional trust with other member businesses
2. Educate members on your business and turn them into your own sales force
3. Your business profile will be added to our website - www.gloucesterbusinessprofessionals.com
4. Network with local business leaders
5. Leverage the GBP to learn how to handle day to day business issues
6. Learn from our workshops and keynote speakers
7. Build strong business relationships with some of the top business owners in Gloucester
8. Build a lasting network of businesses that know and understand your business
9. Build like minded teams within the group
10. Leverage our knowledge base of experience business leaders

With any business group the "Givers Gain" approach is what wins you the most business in the long run. It simply means taking the focus off what you stand to gain from networking relationships.

How to become a member?
1. Click Here to check the business openings in the Gloucester Business Professionals
2. Attend up to three meetings - This gives you a chance to learn about the GBP while our group gets to learn about you and your business.
3. Submit an application for membership
4. If your application is accepted and your business type is open you will be charged $25 for yearly dues.