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The purpose of the council is to help people and organizations learn and grow in the pursuit of performance excellence in the Small Business sector.
Our Mission and Vision
Get to Know Us
Mission: To improve the practice of leadership and management, innovation, resilience, and strategy in pursuit of performance excellence in the Small Business sector.
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Vision: To be the global academic thought leader in the identification and sharing of world-class business practices in the Small Business sector.
Our Objectives
Connection with a Quality Framework
The council plays a critical role in promoting excellence and performance improvement in organizations in the United States. By aligning sector-specific insights and recommendations with national and state-level issues, the council ensures that the Framework remains relevant and contributes to the overall improvement of organizational performance and excellence in the United States.
Our Work
Use your expertise and join a committee. Committees will be created by the council members to ensure that the council focuses on the areas of greatest demand.
Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosytem
Committee Focus
Oversees best practice conversations to support the development of the start-up ecosystem, providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Market Access & International Trade
Committee Focus
Oversees best practice recommendations to facilitate market expansion for small businesses, both domestically and internationally, offering guidance on trade regulations, export strategies, and global market trends.
Regulatory Advocacy & Policy Reform
Committee Focus
Oversees best practice recommendations for advocating for small business-friendly policies and reforms, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and fostering a supportive regulatory environment.
Access to Finance and Capital Markets
Committee Focus
Oversees best practice recommendations to assist small businesses in navigating financial challenges, securing funding, and understanding financial management and investment opportunities.
Technology Adoption & E-Commerce
Committee Focus
Oversees the best practice recommendations to promote the adoption of technology and e-commerce solutions among small businesses, enhancing their operational efficiency and market reach.
Education, Training, and Mentorship
Committee Focus
Oversees the best practice recommendations of educational resources, training programs, and mentorship opportunities to small business owners, enhancing their skills and business acumen.
Investment and Benefits
Members of our National Councils receive access to the Institute for Performance Excellence for ALL employees of their organization.
​Other Benefits Include:
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- Participation in online roundtables and an in-person (hybrid) council Summit, whose conclusions will result in a white paper(s) and an annual report to be distributed to industry leaders and key elected officials.
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Inclusion in a council member-only, online community for networking and helping to accomplish the council's mission.
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You will be recognized annually in our Journal of Performance Excellence, in white papers, and on our website.
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Quarterly engagement with an Insider Group of Experts through online roundtables, providing council members with ongoing industry-focused presentations that support their professional growth and enhance their ability to deliver best practices within their fields.
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Opportunity to publish on the Institute for Performance Excellence website becoming a trusted voice of excellence in our peer-reviewed publications, the Institute for Performance Excellence Knowledge Center, and our Thought Leadership Blog Series.
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Valuable brand recognition, as a nationally recognized leader and innovator in your Industry.
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Membership badge to be used on websites, LinkedIn, or other social profiles.
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Professional Profile on the Institute for Performance Excellence showcasing your position as Council Member.
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Membership Fee:
We do require an annual investment from our National Council members. This is a nominal fee and helps cover the increasing costs of providing cutting-edge community platforms, establishing best practice guides for industry leaders to learn and grow from, and providing guidance to organizations and individuals throughout the world about how to utilize a quality framework to reach their goals.