Peer Advisory Group

The Peer Advisory Group for 2011 is limited to 12 leaders. The application below provides a common set of criteria for review and selection.

Please submit this via fax to 312-578-1411 and/or via email to CMiller@ACGChicago.com (please enter "MBDA-ACG Peer Advisory Group Application" in the subject line).

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Program Description The CEO Peer Advisory Group, co-sponsored by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of The U.S. Department of Commerce and The Chicago Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Chicago), is a program that provides leading Chicago-area minority business enterprise (MBE) Executives with the following: a) A confidential, monthly idea and issue exchange with 12 like-minded and situated executive peers. This is professionally facilitated. b) Coaching and mentorship from leading Chicago area corporations and private equity firms through the ACG network of over 1,000 members c) Monthly educational opportunities reflecting all aspects of business, taught by working experts in several fields of expertise. d) Ability to network with Chicago’s most successful business executives. Fully understanding that "it is lonely at the top", this program is designed to provide talented and ambitious executives a safe and confidential platform of equally talented peers to share and resolve issues, as well as implement best practices within each of their respective businesses. The program will be implemented through one-day monthly meetings. Each meeting will consist of: (a) Peer idea and issue exchange, (b) Coaching/Mentorship development, (c) Educational component from working professionals, (d) Goal-setting and review of financial performance. Association for Corporate Growth ACG Chicago is a leader in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) global network of over 13,000 professionals and is to be the premier network in Northern Illinois for experts and decision-making professionals focused on strategies for increasing stakeholder value. More than 1,000 foremost authorities in their fields comprise this diverse and knowledgeable Chicago network of corporate executives, capital sources, corporate advisors and service providers. Minority Business Development Agency The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the only federal agency dedicated to advancing the establishment and growth of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States. MBDA has a nationwide network of over 40 business centers and strategic partners that provide various consulting services including contract and financing opportunities, bonding, certifications, training, global business strategy and business-to-business alliances.		Prerequisites Talented and ambitious executive, open to learning and coaching Company must be 51% owned by a minority, with management and principal decision-making also in the hands of a minority. A successful company with a proven business model and focused business strategy that promotes company growth A differentiated Product and/or Service offering that provides a competitive advantage Minimum annualized revenues of at least $10 million. An understanding of their support needs and is seeking professional business support. Committed to one monthly meeting for an entire day, over the course of 12 months BOARD REVIEW PROCESS Application with Business Plan Recommendation Letter Interview Process Candidate Notified Payment received

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