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Executive Roundtables

More than 400 CEOs, CFOs and Senior Executives in the Milwaukee Region count on MMAC's Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) Roundtable Program to fill the void that often comes with being one of the senior decision-makers of a small business.

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• CEO Roundtable Program	• Senior Executive Roundtable Program
• CFO Roundtable Program	• Roundtables for High-Growth Companies

Purpose of the Roundtables

The Executive Roundtable Program provides a structured and confidential environment for executives to share best practices and resolve their business challenges. By participating in a Roundtable, members can expect to make better decisions, improve communication skills and build relationships.

Roundtable Group Profile
Each Roundtable consists of 8-12 peers with similar company sizes in non-competing businesses. Meetings are held monthly, usually over breakfast, at a member's business, private club or restaurant. Each Roundtable is self-led, prioritizes issues to be discussed and develops its own agenda. A typical meeting could include discussion on an issue such as managing growth, finding and retaining top talent, enhancing compensation programs, health care costs or retirement plans.

Roundtable Events
Executive Roundtable members are invited to participate in a variety of exclusive events held throughout the year that provide educational, promotional and networking opportunities:

All-Group Spring Breakfast Meeting
Roundtable Golf Outing
Educational Roundtable Forums
Holiday Gathering

Roundtable Resources
The program's e-newsletter, Network News, keeps participants posted on member news, upcoming events and group activities. Participants annually receive an Executive Roundtable Program Guide designed to help executives understand the Roundtable process and protocol. Ongoing training opportunities are offered to maintain the health of the Roundtables and to promote the highest of standards.

2010 Executive
Roundtable Sponsors

2010 Executive
Roundtable Media Sponsor

Program Fees
Participation in one executive-level Roundtable (CEO, CFO or Senior Executive) is included in your company's MMAC membership dues. Fees are charged in the following instances:

Your company participates in two or more Roundtables. In this case, you will be billed annually at $250 per additional Roundtable.
Event registration fees apply to COSBE's Annual Roundtable Golf Outing and the Roundtable All-Group Spring Breakfast.

CEO Roundtable Program

More than 300 participants in the CEO Roundtable Program meet monthly in small groups to share best practices and resolve business challenges in a confidential setting. To be eligible for a CEO Roundtable, all applicants must be a current MMAC member, an employer of at least five individuals, and the top-level executive of a company (regardless of title).

CFO Roundtable Program

Participants in the CFO Roundtable Program meet monthly to share best practices and resolve business challenges in a confidential setting.

To be eligible for a CFO Roundtable, an applicant must be a current MMAC member, an employer of at least 25 individuals, and the top financial officer of a company (CFO, Controller, VP of Finance).

Each CFO Roundtable group consists of 8-12 members in non-competing businesses. A typical meeting could include discussion on issues such as supply-chain management, outsourcing models, succession planning, health care costs, retirement plans and IT security.

For more information about the CFO Roundtable Program, or to begin the application process, please contact STEPHANIE HALL at shall@mmac.org or (414) 287.4124.

Senior Executive Roundtable Program

Participants in the Senior Executive Roundtable Program meet monthly in small groups to share best practices and resolve business challenges in a confidential setting.

Each Senior Executive Roundtable brings together 8-12 members from non-competing companies of similar size representing a variety of service, professional, manufacturing and retail businesses.

To be eligible for a Senior Executive Roundtable Program, an applicant must be a current MMAC member, an employer of at least 25 individuals, and a senior-level executive with corporate decision-making responsibilities reporting directly to the CEO (i.e., Executive Vice President, Vice President of Operations, COO).

To request more information or to begin the applicaiton process, please contact JANIS SLOWEY at jslowey@mmac.org or call (414) 287.4130.

Roundtables for High-Growth Companies

CEOs of Growing Businesses (CGB) is a service of the MMAC that brings together individuals who share a passion for building their businesses. These "business builders" share an entrepreneurial mindset, a desire to overcome challenges and a willingness to share their experiences.

CGB Roundtables act like a virtual advisory board - providing an intimate, confidential environment for discussion of critical business issues, experience sharing and problem solving. Groups are self-facilitated and consist of 8-12 executives with no competing interests. CEOs are from diverse industries so members have the unique opportunity to hear ideas and suggestions from different perspectives.

What makes CGB different from other groups?

Like-Minded CEOs

The CGB Roundtable fills a specific niche typically not found in other Roundtables. CGB members are entrepreneurs who are all aggressively growing their businesses, developing high-performance teams and transforming their industries.

Affordable Value

CGB's membership fees and time commitments are reasonable and manageable. Recognizing you have a business to run, CGB concentrates on delivering value in both time and money.

Powerful Content

In addition to the monthly Roundtable Program, CGB provides unique educational forums and dynamic networking opportunities.

2010 CGB Platinum Sponsors

2010 CGB Platinum
Media Sponsor

Membership Criteria

CGB membership is open to CEOs of companies experiencing:

Annual revenues in excess of $3 million
Consistent growth (staff, products/services, new locations, revenue, higher profits)
High-growth potential and mindset
10+ employees

Companies must be current members of the MMAC prior to apply for membership in CGB.

CGB has an annual dues requirement. A membership application must be completed and submitted to CGB's Steering Committee for approval. For more information, or to request an application, please email MARY STEINBRECHER at msteinbrecher@mmac.org or call (414) 287.4128.