It doesn't have to be lonely at the top anymore.

The Coleman Center Peer Roundtables are a place where business owners can:

• Look to their peers - other business owners - for objective points of view that are experience-based
• Receive support from others who have "been there and done that"
• Refresh their perspectives both personally and on their companies 
• Learn to transform their fears into aspirations for further success
• Have a sounding board for problem-solving to address business challenges and objectives

Testimonials  

• “…one of the best. I've learned more from fellow business owners than I ever expected...” - Nick G. 
• "The biggest difference between the GROW Roundtable and other groups I’ve been involved with is experiences are shared, rather than advice being given." - Tim W.
• “It's been so helpful...I know that we all have benefited from each other's experiences and perspectives." - Christen C. 
• Read full testimonials.

To be eligible, members must:

• Be an Owner/Founder, and have comprehensive management and decision-making responsibility.
• Be the sole representative of a business that generates a minimum of $500K in annual revenue and has at least five full-time employees (up to $5 million in revenue).
• Have been in business for more than two years.
• Review and agree to the membership agreement and non-disclosure terms and membership dues.

Naperville Facilitator 

Al Herbach is an experienced executive, consultant, and entrepreneur. Prior to joining the Coleman Center Advisory Council in 2006, Al was Managing Director of Client Services for Callidus Software, a leading Enterprise Incentive Management software firm. He has worked with two early stage firms, the first, Systems Start-Up, Ltd., an ERP consulting firm which grew from 4 consultants to over 50 over 15 years, was acquired by Computer Associates (CA) in 1997. He then led Computer Associates ERP Professional Services Organization with worldwide responsibility for clients utilizing midrange ERP software packages. After over three years with Computer Associates, in 2001, Al founded Strategiz, a marketing services firm, specializing in strategy and fundraising for non-profit organizations. The firm was able to raise over $250,000 for several local Chicago non-profits. Al holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from DePaul University. He also serves on the board of H. P. Schmaltz and Company.

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