The 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When and Why

Business Owners and Decision Making Executives

Examples: CEO, CFO, COO, President, Partner, Owner, Founder, Founding Member, Managing Partner, Controller, Regional VP, Executive Director, Market Area President, EVP

Speaker Series Round Table Discussions, Panel Discussions & Open House Receptions

Roundtables are held with post event receptions to follow each month at the end of the workday traditionally the third or fourth week of the month**

Locations have included:  Ramble Wood Country Club, Café Aldo Lamberti, Harvest Seasonal Grill, Seasons 52 and joint member events at various locations just to name a few

Because we know that your time is valuable.  

The DVBLA provides members with:

• A venue to engage in meaningful conversation
• Discussion about topics relevant to leaders across all industries
• A setting that promotes interaction between like-minded business owners
• A relaxed and sociable environment at our open house receptions after each roundtable for members and guests to meet to continue the conversation after the event and to learn about one another and their respective businesses.
• The opportunity to invite strategic partners, clients and potential clients as guests

**with the exception of December

Is membership by individual or company?

Both.  We offer the opportunity for companies to join, which allows to members to participate as well as individual memberships which are either paid for by the company or by the member themselves.

What is the time commitment? 

We encourage members to attend as many events as possible, although we understand people’s schedules won’t typically allow for them to attend every event. 

Are there other people in the group who are in the same profession that I am in? 

Membership categories are limited to 5 per industry or profession.

Will I get business from becoming a member? 

Potentially, yes.  We have many members who work together directly and by forming strategic partnerships. We encourage members to get to know one another, learn what they do, how they do it and why they do what they do. However, because our focus is building relationships not business development, we do not allow our events to be used “marketplace” for guests and members to “sell” their goods and services.  

What is the cost to join? 

- The cost to join varies depending on the membership type.

-  Payment arrangements are available for individual members who join on a quarterly or monthly payment schedule

-  Packages are available for companies that wish join and become event or corporate sponsors