EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE TETONS
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VIRTUAL MONTHLY CHANCE MEETINGS
AUGUST 3, 2020, 5 - 6 pm Via Zoom (login below)
Sometimes all you need is the right connection and a little inspiration. Well, what are you waiting for? Find both at our free monthly virtual networking event. You never know...
Theme: Social Benefit Companies—A Mission Beyond Profit
Last year the Business Roundtable Group issued a profound statement for global corporations. CEOs agreed that corporations should benefit society as a whole, not just shareholders—a fundamental shift to a decades-long approach of profit first. Companies have learned that being a good community steward is also good for business and that employees, communities, and the natural environment are not expendable. A myriad of factors have contributed to this new lens, but Benefit Corporations (B Corps) have led the way.
Since becoming a legal entity in 2010, B Corps have enabled businesses to create a solid mission-driven operating foundation to guide them through growth, capital raises, and leadership changes. Consequently, B Corps are committed to a high standard of accountability and transparency with regard to society and the environment while still pursuing profitable goals.
Want to learn more about the advantages, workings, and impacts of B Corps? Join us at Virtual Chance Meetings on Monday, August 3rd from 5 - 6 pm to hear from local experts Fred Keller, Founder and Chair of Cascade Engineering, Bill Klyn, former Patagonia Marketing Manager, and Jack Hartpence, Co-Founder and CEO of Powwater.
We will explore questions such as:
How do you balance profit vs. social good in your B Corp. Specific metrics?
What role do employees/staff play in a B corp.?
How do you broadly measure employee benefit?
How do you engage external stakeholders to determine internal priorities?
Join us on Monday and bring your own questions for this top-notch panel.
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NEWS AND NOTES
Old Bill's Fun Run Giving Is Here!
From Saturday, August 1st until Friday, September 18th, community members have the opportunity to support their favorite nonprofits and leverage gifts with a substantial match from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. If you value Silicon Couloir's efforts to help create a more diverse and resilient economy with year-round good-paying jobs, please join the effort by giving here. All Silicon Couloir programs are offered free of charge, but we can only do so with community donations. If you value the successful entrepreneurial companies in our ecosystem, or benefit from our programs, please support Silicon Couloir today!
Summer is in Full Swing and So Is the Pandemic
FREE Business Crisis Coaching Available for All in
Wydaho Region
In response to COVID-19, Silicon Couloir has created a Business Crisis Coaching program. Free, confidential one-hour sessions with one of Silicon Couloir's volunteer business crisis coaches are now available to all businesses in the Wydaho region. Coaches offer expertise in a range of areas that include finance, strategy, communications/marketing, executive coaching, operations, management, and human resources. Business owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs requesting coaching are paired with a local coach experienced in their designated area of need. To learn more or request a session please click here.
Read more about coaching sessions in this News and Guide article.
Pitch Day 2020 Not to be Missed
We won't be able to gather together at the Center for our 9th annual Pitch Day, but we promise you will not be disappointed with the dynamic and engaging virtual event we are planning. With a high quality pool of applicants to interview, the stars of the show are sure to impress. We're also working with a local video production company to give the audience a "behind the scenes" look at the coaching and hard work that goes into the final pitch. So mark your calendars for "Shark Tank, Teton Style" on Wednesday, September 30th from 5:00-6:30 pm. More details here.
TEAMS Continues to Grow
We are proud to share the addition of four new ventures to Teton Entrepreneurs and Mentoring Services. Bikologi, Copperdot Leather Goods, Happyly, and Wild Common are the newest companies in the program. With 18 active companies, one pending company, and 44 mentors the TEAMS program has become seminal to creating a diverse economy and maintaining a thriving middle class in our region.
Thank You to Brian Cousins
We wish to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to outgoing board member Brian Cousins. A passionate supporter and successful entrepreneur, Brian was part of Silicon Couloir from the inception. Over the years, Brian has lent his considerable finance and company management experience to help guide the organization. Despite relocating to Arizona several years, ago, Brian remained active on the board until this month. Thank you, Brian, for your sound direction and talent over the years.
HAVE NEWS
TO SHARE?
As always, please feel free to send news of your company's press, events, successes, and milestones to Gary@siliconcouloir.com and we'll do our best to feature them in our newsletters!
ARE YOU A COMMUNITY CARETAKER?
Silicon Couloir strengthens our Teton regional community by empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem. More than just business development, we believe in enriching our community character and enhancing our mountain town culture. Help us support business pioneers in the Tetons by becoming a community caretaker!
To offer your time, talent and/or financial support, please email us at Gary@siliconcouloir.com.