The Forum

The Entrepreneurial Edge Forum (EEF) was designed to provide a supportive community of accomplished small and emerging business owners tailored to address your unique business challenges and aspirations. Engage in a collaborative exchange of insights and guidance with fellow respected small business owners who share similar experiences and are enthusiastic about sharing their expertise.

EEF offers access to esteemed business experts and coaches to enrich your business strategies with collective wisdom and diverse perspectives. Additionally, benefit from peer-to-peer masterminds as a valuable avenue for gaining actionable insights and constructive feedback on your initiatives and biggest challenges.

We are thrilled to introduce this forum to small business owners who may not have access to larger enterprise-focused forums, ensuring relevance to the challenges faced by smaller-scale businesses.

1. Peer Exchange Forum:

  • The Forum will curate a peer group of up to 10 vetted business owners from non-competing sectors.

  • All discussions are strictly confidential, supported by signed NDAs.

  • Enjoy a secure space to discuss challenges, brainstorm ideas, and explore new business opportunities.

  • Tap into a wealth of experience, insights, and wisdom from esteemed business leaders to enhance your decision-making and drive better outcomes.

2. Expert Speakers & Workshops:

  • Participate in interactive workshops led by leading business experts and coaches. Half of each meeting will be dedicated to learning from these renowned professionals.

  • Our speakers will inspire innovative approaches to business growth and optimization.

  • Topics will cover areas such as AI for efficiency, sales strategies, operational excellence, and wellness initiatives for both you and your team.

  • Regular surveys will be conducted to tailor topics to the group's most pressing needs.

3. Facilitation by Seasoned Business Owner:

  • Elisabeth Leach, Founder & Owner of the Pittsburgh Business Collective, will guide group discussions to ensure focus, productivity, and efficiency.

  • Elisabeth's extensive network and experience in managing business communities make her the ideal facilitator.

4. Peer-to-Peer Masterminds:

  • Bring your toughest challenges and innovative ideas to a group of high-caliber business owners for constructive feedback.

  • Receive valuable advice and solutions from trusted peers within a confidential setting.

  • Expand your network with like-minded, driven leaders committed to business growth.

Forum Details

Seize the opportunity to work on your business, not just in it, with each meeting structured as follows. The Forum will meet monthly 10X per year from 8 am-Noon.

  • 30 mins: Networking coffee with fellow members

  • 1 hour: Business updates and progress review using key metrics

  • 2 hours: Speaker/workshop with esteemed speaker

  • 1 hour: Peer-to-peer coaching

Membership Commitment:

EEF will hold 10 forum meetings (the forum will not operate in July and August). A serious commitment to attend all meetings is required to ensure mutual benefit for all participants.