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Apply for your seat

Pick your seat, add a few details, and a person reviews it. It’s free. Not sure which seat fits? Find your seat.

Step 1

Choose your seat

Each seat comes with a different job. Owners decide. Executives advise. Organizations carry the fix to the people they serve. All three are free.

I’m applying as

As a Member: what happens

  1. 1
    ApplyTell us about your business. We check that it’s independent and active.
  2. 2
    Get seatedUsually within 5 business days. Your profile joins the council’s member list.
  3. 3
    Take partReport problems, file proposals in consultations and vote on every fix. Your contributions are credited on your profile.

Step 2

Your details

We’ll send a code to your email to confirm it’s you before anything is filed.

What happens next

  1. ReceivedYou get a confirmation and your application number.
  2. ReviewedThe Secretariat checks that the business is independent and active. Usually within 5 business days.
  3. Approved or declinedIf declined, you’re told why and can ask for a second review.
  4. SeatedYour profile appears on the council’s member list, unless you choose to stay unlisted.

Reseated Fellows

By nomination only

Fellowship has no dues and no application fee. A nominated executive is verified against published criteria and interviewed by the council chair. Fellows don’t vote. How Fellowship works

Partners

For organizations

Chambers of commerce, trade associations and nonprofits that serve small businesses. Partners share data, nominate Fellows and carry the fixes to their members. They don’t vote.

Council chairs are elected by members from among the members.