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FAQ’s

  1. What is Mommy Meeting?
    Mommy Meeting is an organization created for moms who own a business.  We provide opportunities for mothers to connect through meetings, events, retreats and gatherings.  Our signature event that we are best known for, is a monthly networking opportunity that is child friendly with an informational speaker.  Mommy Meeting  gives specific attention to mothers that are trying to balance raising children and building a business at the same time.  We are not a place to just solicit your home business.  We believe that if you build authentic relationships with others the business will follow.
  2. How long has Mommy Meeting been around?
    Mommy Meeting has been connecting moms in their communities since early 2007.
  3. Why should I come to Mommy Meeting?
    You should come to Mommy Meeting because we network “Mommy Style.”  We know when moms connect, things happen!   Moms naturally connect with each other at the store, the park and at their child’s school.  If a mom supports a business or a product, the word about it gets out about it quickly!  Mommy Meeting  is designed to provide a venue where business moms can connect with each other and strategic partners in the community.  Through these partnerships, we raise the awareness of mom business owners and their impact on the local economy.
  4. What happens at the child friendly meetings?
    The first order of business is getting the kids settled in the bounce house. All children will watch a safety video prior to entering the bouncing area. We have open networking and visiting until 5:30.  Introductions begin promptly at 5:30 and end at 5:40.  We do not provide introductions for late arrivals past 5:40.  From here, we complete Mommy Meeting announcements and then showcase our vendors and speaker for the evening.  From 6:30 on we open for networking to make connections with those you are interested in getting to know more.  We rotate our speakers between business topics and mommy topics.  Please check the schedule to find out the topic for upcoming meetings. Be sure to pick up fliers and business cards at our literature table as this will be the only contact information that you will receive from those moms in attendance.
  5. Do I need to RSVP?
    We prefer to have everyone RSVP so that we can get an accurate count of the number of attendees to pass on to our partner at the bounce house.  You may RSVP to any event through the website.   This helps us to prepare to have enough supervisors on the floor for the kids.
  6. Are there events just for moms where they don’t have to bring their kids? You bet!  We have a number of events and mixers that are mommy focused but without kids in attendance.  Look at our schedule of events to see what is available in your area.
  7. My children are grown, is Mommy Meeting still for me?
    Yes!  While you have moved into another aspect of parenting, you never lose the experiences that mothers share in common.  We have expectant first time mothers that attend our meetings all the way to grandmothers and every stage of motherhood between them.  Be aware that if you do not have young children anymore, many of our members do and some of our events are child friendly.  If you don’t want to be interrupted by a small child needing their mother while talking to another business owner then our child friendly networking event might not be the venue for you.  Mommy Meeting does offer some “child-less” events you can participate in, check our event calendar for more information.
  8. I don’t have kids, can I still come if my business relates to moms?
    Unfortunately no.  We love to meet new people, hearing about new products and love to network.  We ask however that only mommies attend our events.  There are many resources in the community that serve both men and women that are not parents to network their business effectively.  Mommy Meeting however serves moms with a business that might not be able to tap into these resources due to raising a family, or are not having their unique needs met from other venues.  If you have an associate in your organization that is a mom, feel free to let them attend the events, as they will have more in common with our members that can help build authentic business relationships.
  9. Do I have to join something?
    No!  Mommy Meeting does not require that you join as a member to participate in our events.  Along with that we do not regulate what businesses can be represented at an event.  We believe that people will do business with you because they have a relationship with you, not because you are the only representative of that product.  We pride ourselves on putting family first and that doesn’t always translate to making every meeting every month.  We help you build your business when it works for you and your families needs.  You can plug in as often as you would like!
  10. I attended a meeting and now I want to come every month!  Do I get any perks for this?
    Glad you asked!  We do have a membership program that is available to you at the level you want to engage with Mommy Meeting.  The package that you choose provides a host of perks including website advertising and a feature spot on your business to something as simple as not having to bring your checkbook to every meeting.  Check our Membership page for more information on our “star”membership perks today!
  11. Are there meetings in my town? When will you expand?
    Mommy Meeting was founded in our Littleton, Colorado location and we are excited to have other locations that will be developed in the future. We love having moms spread the word about Mommy Meeting and having them participate online and in the forums to help us get ready for expansion.  The more moms that know about meeting, the quicker we can expand our organization.   Be sure to become a registered user on the site so that you can be aware of all the new developments.
  12. What should I bring with me to meetings?
    Well first, if you are attending a child friendly meeting you should bring your kids 11 and under along with socks for them to wear in the bounce house!  Along with that or at our mommies only events, you should bring plenty of business cards and brochures/flyers. We have a table at the meeting where you can place these items for other moms to pick up to connect with you.  Be sure to also bring your appointment book so that you can schedule personal meetings with some of the moms you meet at Mommy Meeting.
  13. How much does it cost?
    The cost to network at our child friendly meetings is $12 per mommy.  Kids 8 and under always bounce for free.  Kids ages 9-11 are an additional $2 per child.  Be sure to check our membership option to get more value for your monthly networking fee.  Our Connect For Courage Charity Mini Mixer is only $5 per mommy and benefits in part Beads Of Courage.
  14. How many business owners can I expect at a meeting?
    While our attendance can vary from month to month due to the unique nature of our organization, we average around 25-40 moms at each meeting.
  15. Can I add the contacts that I receive from Mommy Meeting to my email database?
    We ask that you ask permission before you add any email you get from a meeting to a distribution list that you own.  The only true way of gaining someones business is to create an authentic relationship with them and it starts by asking them if they would like to receive email updates from you.  Members found to be abusing contacts gained from Mommy Meeting will be asked not to continue with Mommy Meeting and no refunds will be given for membership fees paid to the organization.
  16. How do I pay for meetings?
    We prefer you bring a check or cash with you to the meeting. We do ask that vendors pre-pay for their table to ensure we fill all the spots.
  17. What ages of kids can attend?
    For everyone’s enjoyment, we try to limit the ages of our bouncing kids to eight and under.  We will accept children up to age 11, but you will pay a service fee for older children.
  18. Why limit the age of kids in the bounce house?
    We limit our bouncing in the bounce house to children 8 and under for safety reasons. We have a service charge for older children to age 11 because they are more active in the bounce house and create an environment that might not be as safe for our younger children. Older children are also less likely to have separation anxiety due to mom having a night out.
  19. Can my kids bring their friends with them to the meeting to bounce?
    Due to legal issues, you may only bring your own children with you to the bounce house with a signed waiver and you staying on site.  Mommy Meeting is not a babysitting service and while we do provide supervision in the bounce house, you are ultimately responsible for your child’s safety while at the meeting.  As an attendee each month, you are required to spend a portion of your evening checking on your child in the bounce house and monitoring their behavior.  The safety of your children are of utmost importance to us.  Children who are aggressive in the bounce house or non compliant to the staff or a Mommy Meeting board member will not be allowed back to participate.  Please take the time to talk about appropriate behavior with your child before they arrive at the meeting.
  20. Your meeting is close to dinner time, do you provide food for the meetings?
    We do not provide food at the meetings.  There is a designated table in the networking room for children to eat their food, but it must be cleaned up no later than 5:30 to provide room for seating for the speaker and introductions.  We suggest you pick up food on the way to the meeting and eat before you enter the building.  No food or drink may be taken into the bounce house at any time.  Please do not have your child eat food past the 5:30 time slot, it becomes a very large distraction to the speaker and the vendors who are presenting that evening.  Water fountains are available to the children throughout the course of the meeting and supervision is given to them to get drinks from them during the evening.
  21. Can I showcase my business at Mommy Meeting?
    Absolutely!  We have three spaces for vendors to showcase their business at each regular meeting.  The cost to have a spotlight table at our event is $30.00 and includes your networking cost for the evening and a 5 min spot on your business to the audience.   We also have three baskets on the basket bench where you may put cash and carry items you would like to offer.  The cost for the basket bench is $10.00 per basket and this is in addition to the cost of your networking for the evening.   Each month, we also have sponsors for each invitation email we send. If you are interested in taking part as a vendor or sponsoring an email for a meeting, please contact us through the website and we will add your name to the list.
  22. How do I become a speaker for your group?
    We love speakers! We ask that you contact us and provide your contact information along with a description of your talk so that we can determine where your topic best fits in our schedule. We do prefer that our speakers also be mommies, but we will consider speakers who are not mommies if the topic is suitable.
  23. Do you allow for people to be featured bloggers on your site?
    Yes we do!  Send us a request to be considered  in our contact area of the website.
  24. If I am hosting an event with my business, how can I tell the members about it?
    Please contact us through the contact portion of our website and choose the menu “Post My Event” to submit it to our community calendar.
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