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Forbes Business Council Is An Invitation-Only Organization For Successful Small And Mid-Sized Business Owners.

Members are respected leaders and executives who are selected for the council based on the depth and diversity of experience in leadership, management, customer engagement, technology & growth.

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Why Join?

Members of our elite business communities receive three pillars of value: connections, visibility, and growth.

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Connections

Connections are the heart of business success. In Forbes Business Council, you’ll quickly meet the right people and start building meaningful connections.

Our powerful, people-first approach ensures that every time you log in to the community, you’ll find interesting people discussing topics you care about.

You can continue the conversation by making a post, visiting a discussion room, following a member, or connecting via direct message.

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Visibility

Our members elevate their reputation with a professional profile and an assortment of badging options that increase online visibility.

They have the exclusive ability to publish their expert insights on Forbes.com. Working with skilled editors, members participate in expert panels and write bylined articles to enhance their reputation as thought leaders.

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Growth

Members help one another grow personally and professionally through posts, discussion rooms, direct connections, and virtual events.

Topics you care about will be displayed on your customized home feed, so you can see:

  • which topics are hot
  • who's in the community
  • conversations based on your interests and location

By sharing topics you care about, you’ll build relationships that spark growth and get a true sense of community.

“There’s so much value in collaborating and borrowing from other industries.… Meeting people at the [Forbes Councils] gatherings… has been very eye-opening.”

Lauren Abda
Founder and CEO
Branchfood

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“Forbes Councils does a really good job of vetting people to be part of the community. You really feel like you’re on the same level together and you’re going through very similar circumstances.”

Jason Saltzman
Founder and CEO
Alley

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“When Forbes Councils comes into play, I’m able to receive more credibility for my writing and experiences. It gives me a platform of authority to spread my knowledge.”

Sweta Patel
Founder
Startup Growth Mode

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“Because each of us is local, we knew people in the area and were able to both give advice as well as suggest people who could solve the challenge at hand.”

Meghan Gardner
CEO
Guard Up

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“I feel I am incredibly fortunate to be among a group of such amazing business people.”

Michael Mayes
CEO
Quantum 9

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What Are The Eligibility Requirements?

Glad you asked! Membership in Forbes Business Council is by invitation only. Qualified candidates interested in joining must meet the following minimum criteria:

You must be the owner, founder, or executive leader of a business.

Your business must generate at least $500,000 USD in annual revenue or funding.