The Business Guild

Who is The Business Guild? We are you.

We are a community of business owners and managers who are tired of the status quo.

• We're tired of fighting Google and Facebook's changing algorithms to reach our target audiences
• We're tired of meat-market networking events where people toss out a business card and expect magic to happen
• We're tired of spending money on things that don't help us grow our businesses

Our motto is Promote - Connect - Succeed and all of our platforms and programs are designed to help you do that.

We offer lunchtime and evening networking opportunities to help you connect with other small business owners and share wins, challenges, and more.

Co-founder Pat Hammond:

I always have to stop and think when someone asks what I do. Between you and me, there are days when I'd like to say "everything," but that sounds kind of snarky and disingenuous. Plus, it's not really accurate. I'm not a rocket scientist, doctor, or a lawyer. I don't know how to play an instrument or install an electrical panel, though I did once rewire the lights on my truck. What I am is an entrepreneur and professional networker. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Co-founder Lisa J. Jackson:

Who am I and how can I serve you? The short answer is I’m a professional writer, editor, and people connector. I’ve been helping people find who they need to connect with since I was a young girl. In the business world I’ve gotten to know a lot of people at all levels of companies, so when I hear someone say, “I really need to find someone to help me with ……” I generally have a name or two to share. Connect with me on LinkedIn.