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Exposure. Recognition. Connections.

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities for world-class executives and business owners in a variety of industries.

How does Forbes Councils deliver this value? Our amazing team!

It would cost thousands to outsource or hire this team internally.

For one annual membership fee, you get access to a dedicated team of professionals that help you build your business, build your personal network and position you as an industry leader through publishing.

Networking Team

Our research team spends hours reputation scoring executive profiles to ensure all members of our community meet the high standards of the group, while our concierge team makes personal warm introductions.

Publishing Team

We take this incredibly labor-intensive process and distill it into an easy package that makes it fast to get published. We also offer writing services (at an additional fee) for those who don’t have time to write content.

Growth Team

Our members have access to executive education resources, plus individual and group coaching with career and growth leadership coaches.

Elevate Your Leader’s Profile With The World's Most-Trusted Media Brand

Get high-profile exposure for your organization and its executives without jumping through hoops. Forbes Councils has streamlined the process of becoming a published industry leader, giving members exclusive access to several publishing opportunities per calendar year, plus a content team to help your articles shine.

Easily leverage opportunities for visibility and brand building.

Example of a member article on Forbes.com

Nominate your leader to join our exclusive community of vetted executives.

By nominating your leader, you are expressing to the business world that they are inspiring others and making an impact.

Forbes Councils allows your executives to:

  • Get warm introductions to meet other leaders across the United States
  • Serve as a peer leader to fellow members
  • Solve problems in your business
  • Access advice from fellow members who can relate on their level as well as expert coaches
  • Close new business by developing relationships with key decision-makers

Bylines and Badges

Share insights via councils' posts on Forbes.com, plus get badges for your LinkedIn profile and email signature.

Forbes Councils member badges

Expert Panels

Designed for busy executives who don’t have time for another commitment.

In less than 15 minutes, you can contribute to Expert Panels published on council posts on forbes.com that will elevate your leader’s reputation and give them exposure for their knowledge.

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Full Articles

Tens of millions of readers trust Forbes for business advice.

Membership comes with the exclusive opportunity to work with our content team to craft insight and opinion articles for the savvy business audience that reads Forbes.com.

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We Make Networking Fast And Painless Through Warm Introductions To Fellow Council Members

Forbes Councils is a network of best-in-class professionals in industries ranging from energy to advertising. We’ve highly curated a community that you trust — doing the work of making valuable connections for you.

Lauren-Abda Alexandra Phillips Mike Schmidt Brittany-Thoms sheryl John Drumgoole tyler hague
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“Meeting people at the wonderful networking events has been very eye-opening... to see where there are other pockets of innovation.”

Lauren Adba

Branchfood

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“I have not been able to reach the same number of people until this point and the response has back has just been exceptional.”

Alexandra Phillips

Alexandra Phillips Consulting

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“Writing more (for Forbes) has led to more customers for us. I answer prospect questions by sending them an article.”

Mike Schmidt

Dovetail

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“It's an invitation to not only stay on top of business best practices, but to share those key learnings regularly with peers and leaders everywhere!”

Brittany Thoms

See.Spark.Go

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“My opportunities have increased exponentially as a result of my involvement on the Council.”

Sheryl Moore

Wink

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“I’ve appreciated significant growth in my career and professional relationships since aligning with this tremendous group of leaders.”

John Drumgoole

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group

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“The network and ability to get exposure through thought leadership is exceptional.”

Tyler Hauge

Colliers International

Meet just a few of the more than 7,000 top executives across industries that you can connect with in Forbes Councils:

Amanda K. Ruisi

Amanda K. Ruisi
Founder and President
AKR Public Relations

kris-jones

Kris Jones
Founder and CEO
Special Guest App

Shimica Gaskins

Shimica Gaskins
Central Texas Managing Partner
Deloitte

Jason Saltzman

Jason Saltzman
CEO and Founders
Alley

Our Network Of Top Leaders Spans Many Industries:

"My community expands my reach far beyond what I could accomplish on my own."

— Brennan White / Cortex
  • Build your industry network with other vetted leaders
  • Access the insights of peers in a private online forum
  • Tap members for knowledge based on areas of expertise
  • Connect with the best in your industry from cities across the United States
  • Join a larger network of Forbes Councils members in other industries, from nonprofit to technology

Gain Access To Other Members In Three Ways

In app conversations

Mobile App Forum

Fast, convenient access to local and national members through our mobile app.

Join lively discussions in our private forum from your desktop or mobile app. In our exclusive channel, members help one another to solve their daily business challenges and get on-demand access to what they need, when they need it.

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Concierge Team

Call or email our concierge team to get connected with other successful leaders.

We understand that organizational leaders are already pressed for time. With this in mind, our invitation-only business community allows for maximum value and minimal bandwidth. Our concierge team helps members build meaningful relationships with a curated network of other successful leaders.

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Virtual Events

Expand your knowledge and expertise.

Our virtual events are hosted by a broad range of experts on the topics most relevant to you - providing you with the breadth of information required to address dynamic real-time business challenges.

The events are designed to help you improve your business without ever leaving your home or office. The convenient online format allows for Q&A and feedback. In addition, the events are recorded and archived for convenient access.

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Coaching

Gain Insights Through Executive Coaching

Forbes Councils members have access to executive education resources, plus individual and group coaching with both leadership and business growth coaches.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Glad you asked! Membership in Forbes Councils is invitation-only and qualified candidates interested in joining must meet the following minimum criteria:

  1. Chief decision maker, such as chief executive, president, executive director or equivalent, for a company in one of the Forbes Council markets
  2. At least $1M in annual revenue or $1M in total institutional funding
  3. Exclusive to business leaders in our various regions across the United States

What is the nomination process?

The Forbes Councils nomination process is simple. Each member admitted to our community is carefully vetted and selected, for both their track record of achievements and their willingness to collaborate.

Note:If you are nominating one of your executives, you must be employed at the same company or be an agency of record partner.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Submit your company leader’s application
  • Their information will be passed to our selection committee for review
  • Within 2-4 business days, you will find out if your leader has been accepted, and we will set-up a brief call with you to discuss the program and provide program materials
  • Once your leader receives an invitation, they can review the membership options and get started right away in enjoying the benefits.

Make a Nomination

Please complete the form below to nominate a colleague for Forbes Councils. Our selection committee will review your submission within 2-4 business days.