• Provide access to a group of experienced individuals who are interested and willing to share their advice and experiences in a formal setting.
• Provide candid feedback that challenges the business owner's assumptions, with a goal of helping the owner improve business planning and execution.
• Provide and informal mentoring relationship that extends beyond the Forum to help the business owner facilitate future growth.

• The selection process is competitive. Applicants will be asked to fill out a brief application, which includes questions about company history, future goals, historical financial information, and interest in an Advisory Board.
• After acceptance into the Forum, an Advisory Board will be created focusing on individuals with specific abilities, experience, and knowledge that will complement the company.
• The Advisory Board will consist of four Advisors, who are compensated by the Anderson Center. One of the four Advisors will act as the lead Advisor and liaison to the participating company.
• The Advisory Board will meet three times per year over a two year period (total of 6 meetings). Advisory Board meetings will last between 2 and 3 hours.
• The entrepreneur and business owner will have the opportunity to reach out to the Advisors between meetings.
• The base fee for the four-person two year Advisory Board is $10,000.
• Limited scholarships are available and will be evaluated as part of the selection process.

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