BUSINESS Roundtables
The Solano-Napa SBDC offers several business roundtables for business owners to come together, learn, share their experiences, and receive guidance and advice from their peers. We succeed together!
Roundtable groups meet once a month (with the exception of the Vacaville Manufacturers).
Each roundtable group is for a specific geographic location and will require requesting to join; SPACES ARE LIMITED.
Roundtables are for dedicated groups of businesses, each with a Leader/Facilitator who helps plan meeting activities. The group’s success comes from member participation — so showing up monthly is essential!
Each roundtable group has criteria for joining. If you see a group that meets your needs and you are committed to participating regularly, please submit a Request to Join.
Napa COUNTY
NapaWISE
Napa Women in Successful Enterprises
Led by Cathy Balach
Who: Women business owners in Napa County
When: Every 3rd Tuesday, Noon-1:30pm
Where: ONLINE (via Zoom)
This roundtable is sponsored by Redwood Credit Union.
SOLANO COUNTY
SolanoWISE
Solano Women in Successful Enterprises
Led by Laurie Zerga
Who: Women business owners in Solano County
When: Every 4th Thursday, 7:30-9am
Where: ONLINE (via Zoom)
fairfield
Fairfield
Entrepreneurs
Led by Lisa Bishop
Who: Businesses in Fairfield
When: Every 3rd Wednesday, 3-5pm
Where: ONLINE (via Zoom)
vacaville
Vacaville
Entrepreneurs
Led by Jennifer House
Who: Businesses in Vacaville
When: Every 3rd Thursday, 8-10am
Where: IN PERSON at Journey Coffee in downtown Vacaville
VACAVILLE
Vacaville
Manufacturers
Led by Tim Murrill
Who: Manufacturing businesses in Vacaville
When: QUARTERLY, inquire for details
Where: Vacaville, rotating location (in-person)
Sponsored by the City of Vacaville.
Why a Business Roundtable?
The old saying, “it’s lonely at the top” rings true for many business owners. It can be hard to find people around you who understand and relate to both your daily challenges and achievements. That is why it is so important to leverage the resources around you – and your fellow business owners.
The Solano-Napa SBDC offers several business roundtables in both Solano and Napa counties for business owners to come together, share their experiences, and receive guidance and advice from their peers.
“This is a safe place for our business owners, where they can interact and receive the guidance they need. We all recognize that none of us is as smart as all of us.”
TIM MURRILL, DIRECTOR, SOLANO-NAPA SBDC
The business roundtables meet once a month and are in size. Each meeting is 1.5 to 2 hours long and include discussions on business best practices and presentations from business owners.
“This really gives us the opportunity to take it to the next level,” said Kim Whittaker, a business owner in Vacaville.
