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members, and business naturally flows from that,” he said. For Peter, success in the group boils down to two things: giving business and showing up. “Start giving business or leads right away, and you’ll see it come back in return. But if you only attend occasionally, those relationships aren’t built. When you come to every meeting, sit at a different table, and build those connections, business follows.” Chris and Nicole Forbes, owners of Elgin County Plumbing, joined STEA last year to expand their business and to connect with local entrepreneurs. “We thought it would be a good opportunity to meet new business owners in our area,” says Nicole. Since joining, they’ve seen the benefits. “We’ve been able to network with more local businesses and gain exposure for our own,” adds Chris. The smaller, close-knit nature of the group appealed to them. “With it being a smaller group, we felt like we’d have more meaningful interactions,” Nicole shares. In their short time with the STEA, Chris and Nicole have already expanded their network and made valuable connections. “We’ve met some great entrepreneurs who’ve been incredibly supportive,” they say. The STEA will host a special 25th-anniversary event on October 29th. This celebration will reflect on the group’s legacy and invite any past members to contact Terry Carroll at office@stea.org for more information. To learn more about the STEA or inquire about membership, contact Terry or visit www.stea.org. Top photo is of the current STEA. Bottom photo is of the original STEA in ‘99.
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