Institute of Corporate Directors, Ontario Chapter

in collaboration with

Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT)

presents:

Advisory Boards: A Critical Success Factor

The creation, growth and success of independent businesses are critical to the success of Canada. Many entrepreneurs look to mentors, peer groups and Advisory Boards for guidance. Join us as our panel addresses the question of how Advisory Boards can be a critical success factor for small and medium businesses and effective governance.

A study released by the Business Development Corporation found that only 6% of Canadian small and medium sized businesses had access to an Advisory Board. Of those that did, 86% of the leaders believe that the Advisory Board had a significant impact on their success, particularly in the areas of company vision, innovation, risk management and profitability. The study found that those businesses with an Advisory Board had sales 24% higher and were 18% more productive than those of the control group.

The event is focused on the benefits and contributions to be derived through the use of an Advisory Board for small and medium sized enterprises. Our panelists will address the importance of Advisory Boards and specifically:

• Where do Advisory Boards add value?
• How is being an Advisory Board member different from acting as a fiduciary Board Director?
• How can an Advisory Board be effective in supporting growth?
• What’s the Advisory Board’s role with respect to succession planning?
• How demanding is it to have an Advisory Board?
• Getting started: where to recruit, how much to pay?

PANELISTS

Michel Bergeron, ICD.D, LL.B., M.A. Senior Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs, Business Development Bank of Canada will summarize the business benefits a recent BDC study attributed to Advisory Boards.

William F. Rogers, ICD.D, Hons.B.B.A. Managing Director & CEO, Commercial Capital Corporation will speak of his experience with Advisory Boards in the success of his private business investments. He has led more than 200 successful transactions. His areas of expertise include financing, restructuring, value-creation strategies, corporate governance and advising boards.

Michael Givens, President, Larocca Creative Cakes Inc., will outline his experience in setting up an advisory board for his business and the reasons for implementing an Advisory Board.

Michele Bailey, B.A. Founder, President & CEO, Blazing Design Inc. will outline her experience in setting up an advisory board for her business and the reasons for implementing an Advisory Board.

MODERATOR

Allan O’Dette, ICD.D, M.B.A., B.A. President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

After the session, please join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to network with your friends and colleagues.

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