Worth waking early for

I'm not a morning person, but I cranked the alarm clock back half an hour to get to Fellowship Friday today. I'm glad I did.

President Mark Goldstein developed this weekly meeting format so he could spend more quality time with chamber members. Every Friday Mark shows up at a designated Panera location, where he will help us help each other effectively grow our businesses.

This is not a mingling scenario where you wander about for a while, making small talk with as many people as possible. This is a small group scenario where we share our strengths and challenges and talk about how God is moving in our lives.

This is an ideal format for introverts because it is structured and small. It's ideal for anyone who likes to bounce ideas off others and get good advice from people who care.

Mark will be riding the circuit, as it were, stopping at a Panera near you. Stop in once in a while and get to know some of your fellow members on a deeper level. Pray, brainstorm, encourage and be encouraged.

And if it's a bit early for you … well, you can always grab a good cup of coffee.

Upcoming meetings:

March 26: 1210 S. International Pkwy. (at Lake Mary Blvd.)
April 2: 3131 Daniels Rd. (Winter Garden Village at Fowlers Grove)

All meetings begin at 7:30 a.m. and end when the last person leaves.

If you have any questions or want to recommend a location, call Mark at (407) 484-3899.