Advisory Council - 2021 Nominations
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at
the Starved Rock Country Alliance
The Illinois SBDC at the Starved Rock Country Alliance seeks 25 - 35 individuals to advise, share, learn, and plan the next stages of the Starved Rock Country Alliance and its Small Business Development Center.
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Members are asked to:
Participate in four quarterly [Zoom] advisory meetings in 2024.
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Perfect candidates are representatives who are:
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Innovative self-starters - Passionate about regional entrepreneurial development and economic progress
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Tenacious in collaboration, growth, and inclusivity
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Comfortable using their full voice in acting as communicators of internal and external opportunities for regional growth
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Hold a strong ethical and professional background or be passionate about building one
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As an Advisory Council Member, our hope is for members to:
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actively participate in the four quarterly 2-hour meetings
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have strong communication and listening skills to share your perspective grow resources and impact through feedback and planning
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take an active role in sharing opportunities within your local network
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support and enable the growth and reach of the Starved Rock Country Alliance and the IL SBDC at the SRCA, providing your perspectives and quality thought-centric to regional growth.
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100% optional - Lead or join an "Action Team" aligning with your interests and goals
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To apply to become a member of the 2024 Starved Rock Country Advisory Council: please complete this form:
"The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves."
- Steven Spielberg
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"Small business, you can give them capital, but when they often need as much is mentoring, advice, and help with their business plan."
- Karen Mills
