Business Journals Leadership Trust
Top Networking, Publishing, and Growth Community for Local Business Owners
Business Journals Leadership Trust is a vetted networking community for business owners and executives.
The key to business success is making high-quality connections with a variety of high-achieving, inclusive, diverse thinkers and action-takers. Our members are recognized leaders across all industries in the U.S. We provide a supportive environment where members can grow their companies, inspire future leaders, and give back to the areas in which they live and work.
The Business Journals Leadership Trust Difference
Business Journals Leadership Trust is a professional networking community unlike any other. We focus on the three most important things you must do to build your business in any market climate. As a member, you’ll:

GROW YOUR LOCAL NETWORK
Growing a business in a local community is an exciting opportunity with unique challenges. It’s important to make sure the business fits into the fabric of the local community and benefits everyone.
In Business Journals Leadership Trust you’ll connect with top busines leaders who understand the complexities you face and are invested in your success. The connections you make can become a deep support network and grow into lifelong friendships.
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PUBLISH EXPERT ADVICE ON BIZJOURNALS.COM
It’s important for business leaders to share their expertise. If you’ve acquired an unusual skill, developed a new technique, or pioneered an idea, then people need to know about it!
More than 14 million readers trust The Business Journals for their business advice and decision making. When you publish an article or insight online, your ideas can inspire tomorrow’s leaders and build brand awareness for your business at the same time. It’s a win-win.
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Expand Your Knowledge With Live Events
Grow your business by discovering “what’s working now” in a variety of industries locally and nationally with other expert members of Business Journals Leadership Trust.
Live virtual events help you create even greater success for your business with timely education that includes insightful new ideas, and the support of other business leaders like you. Advance your business with the benefit of unparalleled community.
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Flourish Professionally With Coaching
The best way to unlock both your personal leadership potential and your business’ growth potential is with Business Journals Leadership Trust coaching.
You get targeted, strategic insight from successful, top-level business leaders. Our coaches have helped CEOs, business owners of large and small companies, and key executives solve their toughest business challenges. Let us help you grow your business fast! Additional fee applies.
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Serving 46 Markets
Business Journals Leadership Trust serves 46 markets and regions across the United States.
We’re proud to work with business owners to spark growth and create bustling leadership networking communities for business owners nationwide. Our business leaders share a deep personal connection to their communities and are creating relationships where businesses and community members thrive together.
Now more than ever, local business is crucial to economic health. This is your opportunity to keep our local communities strong and help shape the future.
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Maximize Your Business' Leadership and Growth Potential
Members of Business Journals Leadership Trust lead by example with integrity and passion. Together, we’re setting the bar for what it means to be a successful business leader locally and nationwide.
Our network bridges the gap across industries and leadership roles to create a network that’s second to none. Leaders in the community include:

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Get access to like-minded peers who can help you get answers to crucial questions as you position your company for the future.
OPERATIONS
Connect with your peers to get answers, find solutions, and offer advice on how to keep your business running smoothly and your company culture strong.
FINANCE
Lean on an experienced community of finance executives to keep the cash flowing to the right places at the right time, with less pressure.
MARKETING
Network with talented marketing leaders to build effective campaigns, get cutting-edge marketing strategies, and develop lasting connections.

TECHNOLOGY
Surround yourself with like minds who all speak the same technical language, so you can share insights and solutions and stay on the cutting edge.
SALES
Find support and close more deals by drawing on the collective experience of fellow sales executives who know what it takes to get buyers to say “yes.”