ICSB serves as an umbrella organization that integrates the activities of diverse organizations and professionals who deal directly with small business. It creates and distributes new information on small business management and entrepreneurial development. Ideas drawn from government, education, and commerce are provided to the small business community through the efforts of Council members. Since the Council reinforces rather than duplicates the work of other organizations, it seeks to expand the information-exchange network by encouraging development of national and associate affiliates. Originally organized in 1956 in the United States, ICSB has now grown to more than 2,000 members in over 60 countries.
Affiliates span the globe.