Melinda Schmiedeknecht
Cobb Women in Business
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.
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.