BUSINESS LEADERS
IMPACT COUNCIL

Want your organization to leave a lasting impact on the community? Can your organization benefit from additional connections, collaboration, and resources?

Launched in November 2022, the Business Leaders Impact Council (BLIC) is a coalition of organizations across sectors and industries that understand their collective responsibility to create local social impact and enhance community well-being in a way that is mutually beneficial for organizations and communities.

The goal of BLIC is to have a positive collective impact in Montgomery County while simultaneously building internal organizational capacity for effective corporate citizenship practices.

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For more information or to be part of the Business Leaders Impact Council, call 301.881.3333

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  • Why Should I Join BLIC?

    All BLIC members gain opportunities to deepen their leadership, support organizational goals to be effective employers, and develop shared common goals and actions that address critical local needs. BLIC members are committed to community well-being and want to invest in sustainable solutions grounded in leadership development, collaborative action, and collective learning.

  • Who Can Join BLIC?

    We welcome businesses of any size, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and government agencies. Organizations can be represented by any employee with the ability and interest in creating organizational change. 

  • How Will This Benefit My Organization?

    As a member of BLIC, you will have access to :

    Connections and Collaborations

    • Network and build community among cross-sector leaders interested in contributing to collective good in the community and their workplaces.
    • Build leadership skills and capacity to address common workplace challenges.
    • Participate in leadership roundtables to share expertise and receive peer support on corporate citizenship topics.
    • Partner to engage in action planning for community impact initiatives.

    Professional Development Trainings and Resources

    • Topics include developing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, creating employee volunteerism and giving programs, supporting effective employee resource groups (ERGs), implementing community engagement through an equity lens, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and much more!

Investment Levels

  • Administration of organizational assessment tool and customized recommendations for Diversity, Equity Inclusion (DEI), Racial Equity, Civic Engagement, or another identified topic
  • Exclusive Business Leader Spotlight in LM communication (a guest blog/vlog featured on LM’s website and social media w/assistance and framework provided by LM)
  • Four (4) quarterly meetings
  • Access to BLIC professional development trainings and resources
  • Two (2) spots in LM’s Board Match Training (with matching)
  • Two (2) free tickets to the LEAD forum with option to purchase additional discounted ticket
  • Four (4) quarterly meetings
  • Access to BLIC professional development trainings and resources
  • One (1) spot in LM’s Board Match Training (matching not included)
  • One (1) free ticket to the LEAD forum and add’l discounted tickets
  • Four (4) quarterly meetings
  • Access to BLIC professional development trainings and resources
  • Discounted tickets to LEAD Forum
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