Engaging business leaders in a school's program is critical to sustaining the relationships which can provide a variety of resources, both financial and human, for the students. The old adage rings true: "It takes a village." The business community is part of the village that can help educate young people and motivate students to achieve goals they never thought possible. One of the best ways to engage business leaders: use an advisory board structure. A typical advisory board includes 15-20 business leaders. These local community members are active business leaders, but are also actively interested in the well-being of the community that supports their businesses, including its education system. These business leaders agree to join together for the good of the students. They meet regularly (at least twice a month), form committees, assign roles, set goals and work together to achieve those goals. Depending on the structure of the advisory board, goals may be set largely by learning community members such as counselors, the principal, or others; the business leaders themselves; or by both groups working together. They may involve making sure that the curriculum is rigorous and relevant, that the students are getting the in-class and extracurricular activities necessary to build a solid resume of technical and employability skills, or that there is sufficient funding beyond the dollars available from the district to achieve the goals. They may set other goals that result in students who successfully aspire to attend college, pursue substantive careers, and become active and productive citizens in the community. This article presents a list which shows some of the ways businesspeople can connect with students, and the time commitment generally associated with the activity.