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:
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Networking opportunities
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Extended business training on key topics
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Updates from member businesses
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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:
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Monthly one-on-one coaching session
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Monthly strategic plan review and update
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Enrollment in Summit’s Business Continuity Program
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Annual employee handbook updates
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Business answers hotline and database
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KPI Dashboards
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CoWork Bristol – Community Membership
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Quarterly business valuations
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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
Summit Advisory Board members can also take advantage of many of Summit’s most popular resources and services, all at no extra charge, including:
- KPI Dashboards
- Business Valuations
- Access to meeting rooms and telecommunications resources
- HR, Safety, and Training solutions
- Regular educational opportunities