Peer Advisory

• Meetings are held monthly and in the morning. They generally last 1-1.5 hours, depending on the group. • A planned, but flexible agenda typically guides most meetings allowing for emergent issues that arise. These emergent issues enrich the meeting experience. • Topics discussed are related to the specific group. Please see the list of current groups for more information. • Groups are intentionally kept small (6-10) members. • Meetings in person rotate between membership sites and are held in conference rooms.

• Relationships! Healthy relationships are at the heart of peer advisory. Healthy relationships benefit the business/organization and also build genuine personal connection. • Leaders express relief when realizing they are not isolated and alone in their concerns. • “My idea was vetted before I irrationally launched it with my senior leaders.” • There is a spirit of “give and get” at each meeting. An openness to receive feedback is evident as well as a desire to be helpful to others in the group. • Confidence!

• Shakopee Chamber – Executive Roundtable. This group is made up of business owners, senior executives and members of the Shakopee Chamber. Content areas include growth strategies, workforce pressures, economic drivers, self-care and more. • Greater Mankato Growth – Executive Business Boards. Two groups are running in the Mankato area. These groups are made up of business owners, senior executives and members of the Greater Mankato Growth Chamber. Content areas are similar to above. • Next Gen: Peer Advisory. This group focuses on family business and participants are the next generation of leaders. Family businesses represented include retail, restaurant, construction, banking, recreation and others. Content is specific to family business topics such as generational challenges, legacy concerns, internal credibility, “finding my own voice” and more. • Non-Profit Peer Advisory. This group is made up of executive directors of non-profits and is 100% virtual. Content discussed includes guiding a board, employee workforce, fundraising, strategic planning and operations, marketing, donor relations, galas/events and more.

Yes. Because groups have different focuses and some are connected to a Chamber, cost varies. Please contact us for more information.

Contact us for more information. For groups attached to a chamber, you can also work through the specific chamber. If you're looking to start a group in your area (in-person or virtual) and are in need of a facilitator or have an idea for a new group, feel free to contact us.