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Local Advisory Boards

The local advisory board is comprised of 20-45 top level professionals who provide business services necessary for the growth of small and mid-market companies. When presidents of growing companies review the membership of each local Institute board, they should be confident that the board members can, collectively, resolve any business problem presented. Organizations are selected to join the advisory board through a referral process involving all existing board members. No "exclusives" are granted and a diverse group of board members is preferred.

With the help of TEI staff, the local advisory board works to assemble educational programs like the President's Forum. TEI provides the manpower necessary to plan and implement all learning programs. TEI provides the staff needed to insure that all learning programs are of the highest quality and attendance is by some of the best small and mid-market businesses in the area.

Advisory Board Benefits:
Specific benefits an advisory board firm should expect from supporting this non-profit, year-round business development effort include:

  1. The development of a strong network of top business leaders and professionals who can serve as a source of business referrals -- the other board members.
  2. An opportunity to develop relationships with hundreds of presidents and founders of mid-market companies who attend the President's Forum.
  3. Increased customer/client satisfaction with the firm as a real resource and mentor.
  4. Participation in a unique mentor marketing tool which allows board member's firms to send clients to Institute events.
  5. Exposure for your firm in the media and on the internet as a supporter of growing business.