Peer Discussion Groups

Do you have somewhere to turn when faced with a difficult business situation?

Now you don’t have to face business issues alone.

Help your business thrive by joining one the peer discussion groups offered by MichBusiness and powered by MBPA. Peer Discussion Groups provide MichBusiness members with a unique and affordable opportunity to meet with peers in a confidential forum moderated by an industry professional. The groups consist of 10-15 members who meet monthly to compare best practices and find solutions to issues.

Peer Discussion Group members develop a circle of trust, where problems and experiences are openly discussed. Different than networking groups, the meetings provide no leads; and sales between members is discouraged. Competitors and vendors are excluded.

Groups are meeting monthly at various locations in SE Michigan. They are designed around organizational roles, industry, and family business. Call to find a group that’s right for you. Make plans to be a guest at a future meeting. Contact Jan at jhubbard@michbusiness.com or 586-393-4382 to get started now!

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Executives in Small Business
This group will be comprised of those in a leadership role in small organizations; in most cases this will be the owner. Discussion topics may include business growth, revenue generation, access to capital, or selling the company.
Accounting Office
Business managers, controllers, and accounting office professionals from private Michigan companies will meet monthly to discuss taxes, budgeting, staffing and other concerns.
Food Industry Professionals
Distributors, manufacturers, growers, suppliers and restaurant owners meet to share tips on recruiting and retention of employees and discuss legislation affecting the industry as well as other business issues.
Human Resource Professionals
HR Directors and HR Professionals attend these sessions to share solutions and resources. This group is not open to HR consultants or service providers; members must be employed as HR staff for companies not in the business of providing HR services.
Professional Service Providers
Members are business owners and business development professionals meeting monthly to explore sales strategies, lead generation, and goal setting, in addition to problem solving and accountability.

Women in Business
Women holding leadership positions in larger organizations will meet to discuss opportunities, goals, barriers to success, pay equity and other relevant topics.
Next Generation in a Family Business
Those poised to be next in line to lead a family business or small enterprise discuss legal and personal issues in succession planning. Members are peers who hash out the problems of dealing with the leading generation as they develop leadership skills in preparation for their next role.
Females in a Family Business
Wives, daughters, aunts, sisters and mothers in a family business are invited to attend as women who own, are partners in, or work for family businesses.
Executives in a Family Business
This group are baby-boomers running family businesses and thinking about retirement. Whether that is in five years or 25 years, whether or not you have a son or daughter to follow you, you need to have a succession plan. A succession plan is not one thing, it’s many things – emotional, financial, legal and more. Meet with your peers to discuss these issues in a confidential setting.

Here is what others are saying about
the Peer Discussion Group experience:

“My group provides an unparalleled experience to share ideas, support each other, and play a key role in each other’s development as leaders. In summary – it is a dream.”

Todd HohauserCEO, Harvey Hohauser & Associates

“You can discuss whatever individual concerns you’re having, bounce ideas off of peers, and get an outside perspective. I enjoy being able to share my experiences and accumulated knowledge with my group. It feels good to be a resource.”

Melissa GardynikHR Manager, National Food Group

“Thrive Affinity Groups are the best deal in town. Myself and three of our employees belong to these groups.”

Nancy NegohosianVice President, HMS Products, Inc.

“My group is like an EAP, as it allows you to connect with others in your profession where you can share and learn from experiences among your peers.”

Tina Marie WohlfieldCompliance/HR Consultant, Arthur J. Gallagher Co.

“What I like best about my Thrive Affinity Group is that I can connect with others in family business situations and we share advice and experience. Most of us can relate to what each other is going through. It’s very specific and it’s very helpful.”

Debbie BehringPresident, JB Cutting, Inc.

“I think it is important to connect with people you can trust and learn from, and my Affinity Group allows me to do so by drawing upon the specific knowledge of others.”

Eric van der MeulenPresident, Q’vive

New Groups Forming!

Peer Discussion Group meetings are open to members only and visitors may attend as a guest before joining.

For more questions, contact Jan Hubbard at jhubbard@michbusiness.com or via phone at 586-393-4382 or have someone on our team contact you.

Peer Discussion Groups

Now you don’t have to face business issues alone.

Executives in Small Business

Accounting Office

Food Industry Professionals

Human Resource Professionals

Professional Service Providers

Women in Business

Next Generation in a Family Business

Females in a Family Business

Executives in a Family Business

Here is what others are saying about
the Peer Discussion Group experience:

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Peer Discussion Groups

Now you don’t have to face business issues alone.

Here is what others are saying about the Peer Discussion Group experience:

MichBusiness

MichBusiness Base Camp

Upcoming Community Events

Here is what others are saying about
the Peer Discussion Group experience: