9.5% corporate taxes. Insurance costs up 50%. Property assessments jumping 20-60%. Keeping your best people.
Chief Executive Network supports CEOs across Vermont and Northern New England through confidential peer groups designed to help leaders generate and sustain growth, resolve challenges based on peer experience and act strategically.
Our Vermont CEO peer groups bring together leaders who value thoughtful discussion, practical insight and trusted peer relationships — without the distractions of sales pitches or outside agendas.
Illinois maintains the nation’s second-highest corporate tax rate at 9.5%. Cook County property assessments can jump 20-60% in a single year. Insurance costs spiked 50% over three years. And remote work has turned local talent retention into a national competition.
That’s why we created Chicago’s CEO Peer Advisory Group: confidential, professionally-facilitated quarterly sessions where select groups of high-performing, non-competing CEOs, presidents, and owners tackle their toughest challenges together. Each meeting delivers candid conversations, practical solutions, and measurable ROI with peers who understand Chicago’s market.
Proven ROI, Real Results
According to Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmark Survey, CEN members average 30% higher margins and grow twice as fast as their industry peers.
Vermont-area CEO peer groups include leaders from:
Groups are intentionally composed to foster openness, mutual respect and meaningful dialogue among peers.
Part of a Larger CEO Community
As part of Chief Executive Network, Vermont CEOs benefit from both local connection and national reach — combining regional perspective with insights from a broader CEO ecosystem.
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Questions? Contact Kevin Minton, Managing Director, at 864-395-7027.
Mike Thurow
Owner & President, Spectrum Technologies – Chicago, IL
“After years in Vistage, I realized I was spending 18 days a year in meetings with limited return. The time and financial commitment just weren’t adding up.
The Chicago CEO Peer Boards has been a far better fit. At every meeting, I get 45–50 minutes of focused feedback on real issues I’m facing. The peers around the table understand my world and they hold me accountable to act.
It’s half the time, half the cost, and twice the value. I only wish I’d made the switch sooner.”
Vermont CEO peer group members gain:
Unlock exclusive benefits with your membership: gain access to peer advisory meetings and enjoy complimentary or discounted rates for our upcoming conferences, masterclasses, and virtual events.
Chief Executive Network (CEN) members consistently outperform their peers—because they tap into proven strategies, expert insights, and a powerful network of experienced CEOs.
Our professionally facilitated peer groups cut years off your learning curve, help you sidestep costly mistakes, and drive faster, smarter growth.
For over 30 years, CEN has brought together high-performing leaders who challenge each other’s thinking, share real-world solutions, and drive measurable results.
Better decisions. Faster success. Greater profitability.
Revenue Growth
8.7%
17.4%
Profit Margin
13.9%
18.07%
SOURCE: Chief Executive’s Financial Performance Benchmarks Survey, 2023.
Peer Networking and More: Gain priority access to premier events, benchmarking tools, and world-class leadership development.
Profit from the Power of a Trusted Personal Board of Peer Advisors
Connect with a circle of trusted peer advisors tailored to your industry, company size, location, and situation-specific needs. Benefit from expert-led, in-person, and virtual meetings throughout the year, gaining innovative insights to refine your strategic, operational, and leadership approaches for maximum growth and profitability.
Accelerate Growth with World-Class Conferences
CEN members enjoy complimentary or discounted access to renowned conferences where insights for doubling growth and achieving 30% higher profits are shared, including our flagship Chief Executive Leadership Conference, Manufacturing Leadership Summit, and more.
CEN is more than a peer group—it’s an essential resource for CEOs looking to scale faster, lead more effectively, and make smarter strategic decisions.
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