Cobb Women in Business, Marietta GA
Melinda Schmiedeknecht from Cobb Women in Business

Melinda Schmiedeknecht

Cobb Women in Business

About Us

Core values: Integrity ♥ Respect ♥ Generosity ♥ Collaboration

Our group is open networking and not limited to one person per industry, so you may be in a meeting with a "competitor." We embrace an abundance mindset, meaning there are plenty of customers and needs for each business. We believe there's value in learning from, sharing with, and potentially partnering with someone who might initially be perceived as a competitor. Each woman brings unique aspects to their business, and while some target audiences may overlap, you may find areas of focus or specialization that are different.

Our monthly networking meeting agendas are as follows:

15-minute educational topic
60-second elevator pitches - with an optional creative challenge
Door prize giveaway, including social media support
Networking assignments - optional
Announcements and testimonials

There's never any pressure to join. You are welcome to attend as often as you like as a non-member, provided space is available. If you plan to participate consistently, whether online or in person, we invite you to check out the benefits of membership.

How We Got Started

Cobb Women in Business was started by Molly Khan in 2014. In 2016, Melinda Schmiedeknecht went to an evening event and asked Molly about lunch networking, as at the time, she couldn't find a group that met her needs. With Molly's blessing, she started hosting a monthly lunch event in October of that year.

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Melinda from Cobb Women in Business Answered this on February 08, 2021
I think I won, as I was listed #1 for my city, but I haven't seen an official announcement or badge. What's next? (more) I think I won, as I was listed #1 for my city, but I haven't seen an official announcement or badge. What's next?
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Melinda from Cobb Women in Business Answered this on May 04, 2018
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Melinda from Cobb Women in Business Answered this on January 08, 2018
Agree have the viewpoint of giving rather than getting. In addition, go with a goal and don't feel like you have to meet/talk with everyone there. If your goal is to meet two people whom you can help and have chemistry with, then once you've met two and agree to have coffee later, your goal is... (more) Agree have the viewpoint of giving rather than getting. In addition, go with a goal and don't feel like you have to meet/talk with everyone there. If your goal is to meet two people whom you can help and have chemistry with, then once you've met two and agree to have coffee later, your goal is achieved and you can relax or head home early! Don't be afraid to make specific requests like, "I'm looking to meet accountants that I could refer business to. Do you know any accountants here that you could introduce me to?"

Melinda from Cobb Women in Business Answered this on November 30, 2017
Our flexibility in creating solutions to work within budget and time limitations specific for your situation. (more) Our flexibility in creating solutions to work within budget and time limitations specific for your situation.

Melinda from Cobb Women in Business Answered this on April 19, 2017
Google drive storage and apps. My teams uses Google docs and Google sheets to coordinate and share info. (more) Google drive storage and apps. My teams uses Google docs and Google sheets to coordinate and share info.