- Identify a small group of like-minded people
- Pick a meeting place. (Conference room, local business office, local restaurant, hotel)
- Agree on date and time of meetings.
- Obtain business card box.
- Obtain computer equipment if necessary (ie, router, overhead projector).
- Secure commitments from members
- Determine agenda for meetings.
- Determine and gather any study materials you might use.
- Assign people to roles and agenda items.
- Create first budget (if necessary).
- Determine and collect fees (if any) for local chapter.
- Open bank account (if necessary).
- Create logo for local chapter.
- Create presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and business blog sites.
- Begin online referral process to create excitement among group.