Small business owners connect at Chamber Roundtable

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Small business owners throughout St. Joseph gathered Thursday morning for a roundtable discussion as part of Small Business Week.

The roundtable meetings are held quarterly and hosted by the membership council of the Chamber of Commerce.

"They're basically just conversations getting small business with small business, kind of letting them help one another and we just facilitate that conversation," Brett Steiner, a representative of the membership council, said.

The group discussed the post-pandemic climate for small businesses, touching on online reviews, attracting new business, maintaining professional relationships and overcoming daily obstacles.

"Hearing how small business deals with different problems they're having in their businesses kind of helps us kind of grow and how we can help them down the road," Steiner said.

Small Business Week in St. Joseph aims to raise awareness of the many locally owned businesses in St. Joseph and support them. The week's events include virtual summits, workshops, photo contests and challenges for customers like "Self-Care Saturday" and "Sunday Fun Day."

"It's a great time to go out and support your local small businesses," Steiner said. "We need to keep them growing and thriving. They're essential for our community."

To learn more about Small Business Week and the week's remaining events, visit the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce website at saintjoseph.com.