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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.
As a Member: what happens
- 1ApplyTell us about your business. We check that it’s independent and active.
- 2Get seatedUsually within 5 business days. Your profile joins the council’s member list.
- 3Take partReport problems, file proposals in consultations and vote on every fix. Your contributions are credited on your profile.
What happens next
- ReceivedYou get a confirmation and your application number.
- ReviewedThe Secretariat checks that the business is independent and active. Usually within 5 business days.
- Approved or declinedIf declined, you’re told why and can ask for a second review.
- 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.