Embarking on your leadership journey with River City Leaders Forum (RCLF) is simple and rewarding. Designed for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners seeking growth, collaboration, and professional support, RCLF connects you with a business network group near you.
Follow our streamlined process to become part of a thriving entrepreneur support group and business networking organization in Edmonton.
Explore our website and LinkedIn content to understand what RCLF offers. You’ll find information on how our business forums work, the value of collaboration, and the benefits of being part of a tight-knit group of Edmonton-based leaders.
Schedule a meeting through our Calendly link to discuss your leadership journey. This is a chance for us to get to know you and for you to get a feel for how RCLF could be the right fit for your business networking and entrepreneur support needs.
Ready to take the next step? Complete our application form to express your interest formally. This helps us understand your goals and ideal business support network for your growth.
We take time to carefully curate each forum group. Within 9 months, we match you with peers who align with your leadership needs and complement your experience.
Once matched, your profile will be introduced to the current group members for a vote. If accepted, you’ll officially join the group and start building relationships with fellow leaders who share your drive for growth and collaboration.
We coordinate first meeting after forming the group. This is where the journey begins—engaging in meaningful discussions, learning from one another, and embarking on a shared personal and professional development path.
RCLF is the Edmonton leadership forum that provides accessibility, affordability, and community support.
Interactive, Relatable, and Intimate: Our forums promote open dialogue and advice exchange, setting us apart from conventional formats. Additionally, we structure groups based on age proximity, ensuring relatable conversations among peers. With smaller groups of 6-8 members, we prioritize deeper engagement and foster stronger relationships. Our half-day meetings every 4-6 weeks ensure efficacy while protecting your time.
Affordable and Accessible: At just 10% of the cost of comparable leadership groups in Edmonton, we make leadership support affordable for ambitious professionals across all levels and industries.
Local Impact: By participating in our forums, you actively contribute to building a better Edmonton. The feedback you receive and share directly benefits the entire city.
RCLF emphasizes Confidentiality and Commitment from all members. We maintain strict confidentiality standards, and any breach will result in immediate removal from the group. Additionally, members who miss more than 1.5 meetings are subject to a group vote regarding their continued participation. The chairperson responsibility rotates among members, ensuring everyone contributes to providing the facility and facilitating sessions.
Improved Company Performance: Participating CEOs in peer advisory groups, according to a study by Vistage, experienced an average annual growth rate of 7.1%, surpassing the average growth rate of 2.2% for all US companies.
Enhanced Decision-Making: In their book “The Power of Peers,” authors Leon Shapiro and Leo Bottary highlight how leaders can leverage collective wisdom within a peer group to improve their decision-making and inform actions.
Increased Accountability and Focus: Harvard Business Review confirms that peer groups boost accountability and focus among leaders, helping them stay on track and committed to objectives.
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Edmonton’s peer forum for ambitious professionals, RCLF. Established in 2021, we offer an affordable, local alternative to traditional leadership peer forums. Designed for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders at all levels, RCLF’s membership fee is just $200 per month.
Yes, we curate groups around all leaders. We curate based on role, size of company and age bands. We are currently seeking finance and young professional leaders.
RCLF is built for the Greater Edmonton region, primarily to facilitate in-person meetings and ensure the relationships you develop are local.
Are you ready to become part of a business support network that understands your challenges and shares your ambitions?