Summit Advisory Board

ABOUT THE SUMMIT ADVISORY BOARD — A strong Board of experienced and engaged advisors is one of the greatest assets that an organization can have. However, most small and mid-size businesses struggle to assemble such a Board. A good Board requires knowledgeable professionals with complementary strengths and skills, all of whom are invested in the success of the organization that they serve. What if you had such a team supporting your business? With the Summit Advisory Board, such an asset is within the reach of most business owners. The Summit Advisory Board combines the resources of Summit with a Board peer advisors, serving alongside Summit professionals to help you answer the most pressing questions and challenges facing your business, such as:

Developing new team members
Strengthening company culture
Defining and expanding your brand

Preparing a succession plan
And much more…

NETWORK

Connect with other successful leaders of complementary businesses who can be a strong resource to your organization.

GROW

Stay up-to-date with the latest information and best practices through monthly business education briefings and access to Summit’s business hotline.

IMPROVE

Be challenged and supported by peers and advisors to continually identify new opportunities to optimize and strengthen your business.

Overview of the Program

Summit Advisory Board members meet once a month for a time of networking, education, and discussion. Each Advisory Board is comprised of up to twelve business leaders, each of whom has been vetted by Summit and by the other members of the group, so that each member can be confident that they are being supported by ethical and qualified business owners with similar values. Meetings run from 8:30 to 12:30 with lunch and refreshments provided. Each meeting features:

Networking opportunities
Extended business training on key topics
Updates from member businesses
Group discussion and problem-solving

Additional Resources

Summit Advisory Board members can also take advantage of many of Summit’s most popular resources and services, all at no extra charge, including:

Monthly one-on-one coaching session
Monthly strategic plan review and update
Enrollment in Summit’s Business Continuity Program
Annual employee handbook updates
Business answers hotline and database

KPI Dashboards
CoWork Bristol – Community Membership
Quarterly business valuations
HR, Safety, and Training solutions

Knowledge

The Summit Advisory Board is a collection of peer business owners and Summit consultants who can give knowledgeable guidance as you navigate your most pressing challenges, including:

Developing new team members
Strengthening your company culture
Defining and expanding your brand
Preparing a succession plan
And many more

Resources