Back in May, Yelp put a call out to small businesses, seeking out new members for its Small Business Advisory Council. Any local business owner was eligible to apply.

On Tuesday, the company announced the new members it has appointed. Over 1,000 business owners replied, and they have a list of 25 active members, which are supposed to represent local businesses in five countries. There are ten new members, and fifteen returning members.

The new ones are:

• Anna W. Jones Family Project (London – UK)
• Clark S. Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery (Chicago, IL – US)
• Deborah D. Paradise Laundry, Inc. (4 locations throughout Roseville, CA – US)
• Diana L. Peaches’ Smokehouse & Southern Kitchen (Los Angeles, CA – US)
• Heidi L. Spa Lamar (Scottsdale, AZ – US)
• Isadora M. Bunkhouse (4 locations in Austin, TX – US)
• Kathy R. Flash Frozen Photography (Woodland Hills, CA – US)
• Martin G. Auberge Du Dragon Rouge (Montreal, Qc – Canada)
• Steve B. B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub (Austin, TX – US)
• Timo K. Bauzentrum Andre + Oestreicher GmbH (Babenhausen, Hessen – Germany)

The returning members are:

• Victoria F. Miss Fox (Melbourne, Victoria – AUS)
• Valerie G. Les Deux Gamins (Montreal, QC – CA)
• Robert N. The Nadler Hotel (2 locations in Kensington und Soho, London – UK)
• Mellissa M. Ms. Cupcake (Brixton, London – UK)
• Debbie G. Fresh Brothers (9 locations throughout Southern California – US)
• Pam N. Butter Lane Cupcakes (2 locations in New York, NY – US)
• Carlos R. Mr. Roofing (South San Francisco, CA – US)
• Jonah H. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond, VA – US)
• Julie L. OC Wine Mart & Tasting Bar (Irvine, CA – US)
• Michelle H.  Property Management Systems (San Francisco, CA – US)
• Wade L.  Square Cow Movers (Austin, TX – US)
• Jennifer R.  Salisbury Vineyards (San Luis Obispo, CA – US)
• Patrick C.  Affairs to Remember Caterers (Atlanta, GA – US)
• David P.  Lettuce B. Frank ( Food truck in Rochester, NY – US)
• Andy B.  The British Store (New Westminster, BC – CA)

Each of the members is to participate in regular conference calls aimed at improving existing features and policies, as well as discussing products in development and coming up with new ideas. They’ll also participate in an annual summit at the company’s headquarters. They’ll meet with top Yelp execs and department heads to “share their perspectives as small business owners.”

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