Third Thursday | 2026 Season Finale
Think Like a Franchise. Run a Better Business.
Featuring Tim Cotten
You don't have to own a franchise to learn how to run your business like one.
What do successful franchises know about running a business that independent business owners can learn from?
Join us at The Offices for our final Third Thursday Speaker Series event of 2026, featuring Tim Cotten, an experienced business operator, franchise entrepreneur, and business coach.
Behind successful franchises are systems, processes, and operating principles designed to create consistency, develop strong teams, and support long-term growth. But those principles aren't exclusive to franchises.
We'll explore how independent business owners can apply these same ideas to:
✓ Build repeatable systems that support growth
✓ Strengthen leadership and develop better teams
✓ Improve efficiency and day-to-day operations
✓ Create a more profitable, sustainable business
Whether you're just getting started, managing a growing team, or running an established company, this is an opportunity to learn from real-world experience, ask questions, and discover practical ways to improve your business.
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM | Presentation begins at 6:15 PM
📍 The Tavern at The Offices | 31 N. Federal Street, Downtown Harrisonburg
FREE TO ATTEND | RSVP REQUIRED
Come early, connect with fellow business owners and professionals, and enjoy an evening of meaningful connections and practical business insight.
We're closing out our 2026 Speaker Series before returning in January 2027!
Come ready to learn, connect, and leave with ideas you can put to work.
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