Critical Affiliate Survey
This survey is completely anonymous. Your responses will not be linked to your name, company, or any identifying information. We encourage you to answer openly and honestly. No individual answers will be shared, and results will only be reported in aggregate to ensure transparency while protecting your privacy.
Are you a corporate member or a certified MBE?
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Corporate Member
Certified MBE
Other (Please specify below)
Which structure do you believe is more effective for the national network?
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A long-standing partnership model with a national office and independent regional affiliates (like WBENC)
A centralized model where affiliates operate like franchisees under the direct control of the national office
No preference
Not sure
Regarding the affiliate agreement, which option do you support?
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Sign the new 2025 agreement which was negotiated the National Office and the affiliates' representatives over a 15 month period, and approved by the 19 regional affiliates
Restart the negotiations which commenced over 15 months ago and attempt to renegotiate the terms, conditions and operating framework in the older 2014 agreement
Not sure
In light of the fact that affiliates have made numerous concessions to bring the agreement to a close, would you support the affiliates developing a new independent affiliate network model separate from the current national structure?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Would you like more information before forming an opinion? If yes, please specify what you'd like more clarity on:
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Yes
No
Use the space below to provide more clarity on what additional information you need.
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