60

minutes, every week

What a Weekly Meeting Looks Like

This is a structured, time-disciplined format designed to maximize referral exchange in under an hour, so members always know what to expect.

Open & Welcome — brief greeting, introduce any visiting guests.

Member Spotlight — one member gives a short presentation on their business.

Referral Round — each member shares referrals or leads passed to fellow members that week.

Testimonials — members give verbal recommendations for businesses they've personally used.

Close & Announcements — upcoming events, local causes needing support, and next week's spotlight speaker.

Two Missoula professionals shaking hands in a warm-lit conference room

Referrals Are the Currency of This Group

Members actively pass business referrals and spoken testimonials to one another each week, based on firsthand experience with each other's work, not cold leads. Trust builds over repeated weekly contact, so referrals carry real weight because the person passing them has seen the work firsthand.

"I don't just get leads — I get vouched for."

— a Grizzly Networking Professionals member

One Business, One Category — No Competition in the Room

Unlike open networking mixers, this group caps membership at one representative per business category, so members refer work to partners instead of competitors.

1

member per category, guaranteed

Zero

internal competition for the same work

Weekly

face time to build real trust

Check current category availability before applying to join Grizzly Networking Professionals.

Questions Before You Visit

These are the most common questions professionals ask before attending their first meeting.

  • Do I have to attend every week?

    Consistent attendance is expected since referrals depend on members knowing and trusting each other; occasional absences are fine if communicated in advance, but frequent no-shows may affect membership standing.

  • What if someone in my category already belongs?

    Categories are exclusive to one member each, so availability depends on current membership; contact the group to check whether your category is open.

  • Is there a cost to join?

    Membership involves annual dues that support the group's operations and community giving; specific amounts are shared during the application process.

  • Can I visit before I commit to joining?

    Yes, prospective members are welcome to visit a meeting as a guest to see the format firsthand before applying.

Have more questions about membership? We'd love to hear from you — call us at 546-6391.