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DISCOVER APC The mission of the Alliance of Professional Consultants (APC) is to elevate the level of educational, professional and ethical standards of business consulting, and facilitate the referral of high quality consultants to the regional business community. The APC is a non-profit association of professional consultants and consulting companies dedicated to providing superior service to their clients, engaging in ongoing professional development, and pursuing the organization’s mission. Membership Criteria Membership in the Alliance of Professional Consultants is open to consultants in all areas of specialization who meet our Membership Criteria; adhere to our Professional Standards of Practice; and engage in our consultant credentialling process within 18 months of being accepted as a member. Consultants with both established and developing practices are eligible for membership. To be considered for membership in the APC, a consultant must satisfy substantially all of the following criteria:
Membership Categories Professional Member Professional Members are consultants whose practice is over one year old and who have been credentialled by the Alliance of Professional Consultants. Professional Members may participate in the APC’s Consultant Referral Service by being listed on the public search function of the APC’s Web Site and are given the opportunity to be listed in the APC’s Directory of Professional Consultants. Corporate Member Corporate Members are consulting companies who join the APC as a firm rather than as individual consultants. A Corporate Member is required to apply for credentialling within 18 months of being accepted as a member. The credentialling process is completed by the owner, principal, or senior executive in the Denver office. Only Professional Members and credentialled Corporate Members are referred through the APC’s Consultant Referral Service. Associate Member Associate Members meet the Membership Criteria and agree to abide by the Professional Standards of Practice, but have not yet completed one year in practice or the credentialling process. Associate members may include those that have established or developing practices. Associate memberships are limited to 10% of the total APC membership. Affiliate Member Affiliate Members are non-consultant businesses that have demonstrated before the Officers and Board of Directors their value and potential contribution to APC members and their clients. Affiliate memberships are limited to 10% of the total APC membership. Professional Standards of Practice All members of the Alliance of Professional Consultants sign and agree to adhere to the following Professional Standards of Practice:
Credentialling One of the cornerstones of the APC, and of benefit both to the membership and the business community we serve, is credentialling of our member consultants. The goal of the credentialling process is to confirm the professionalism of APC members in the areas of experiential qualifications, formal training and certification, and maturity of practice. Within 18 months of joining the APC, an Associate or Corporate Member must become credentialled in order to retain membership in the organization (a six-month extension may be granted by the Board of Directors under appropriate circumstances). The credentialling process consists of an application, background verification, and interview process with the APC’s Ethics & Standards Team. If successful, the candidate receives a designation of either Professional Consultant or Advanced Professional Consultant. APC also grants a Fellow designation, which may be awarded only after one year of active membership and outstanding service to the organization. Community Involvement The APC is an active member of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. The organization exhibits in the Chamber’s annual Business Expo, and numerous members volunteer in the Chamber Ambassadors Club and participate in the Leads Group Program. Corporate Sponsorship The APC Corporate Sponsor Program provides a venue for organizations to become directly involved in the promotion and growth of professional consulting services to virtually all industries. OFFICERS
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Board Member at Large Disclaimer The Alliance of Professional Consultants (APC) of Denver, Colorado has investigated the background and qualifications of the consultants included in this Directory of Consultants. Further information regarding any of the persons presented here may be obtained from the APC office, or from the Ethics & Standards Team. The APC makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding the services rendered by its members. The APC does not contract with consulting clients on behalf of its members. All of the members included in this Directory of Consultants have accepted the APC’s Professional Standards of Practice and may be held accountable to them by their clients, without regard to the APC. Any client with an issue regarding the ethics or practice standards of a member of the Alliance of Professional Consultants is encouraged to inform the Ethics & Standards Team of his or her concern. |
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