Monday, December 4th, 5 - 7 pm @ The Center for the Arts Lobby
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Please join us to celebrate Silicon Couloir ecosystem companies. Stock up on holiday gifts and learn about the remarkable companies established by local entrepreneurs. All participating companies have been part of our TEAMS mentoring program, including Franco Snowshapes, Noso Patches, Iksplor, Naughty Fruit, and more. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.
REGISTER FOR OUR HOLIDAY PARTY
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends of Silicon Couloir,
I’ll try and keep this intra-holiday note sweet and short.
As I detox from another wonderful – if too filling – Thanksgiving, my thoughts turn to all the reasons I have to be thankful.
I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends. They are the foundation upon which everything else is built;
I am thankful that I – and we – get to live in one of the most wonderous regions in the entire world, blessed with natural beauty, an abundance of flora and fauna, and a dynamic, thriving community of special people;
I am thankful that I lead a unique values-based organization focused on maintain a healthy, vibrant community through helping the private sector to “do well by doing good and do good by doing well”;
I am thankful beyond words to everyone involved with Silicon Couloir – staff, board members, volunteers, entrepreneurs - for the work they have done and continue to do in service to our community;
And I am thankful for all of you who follow what we do – it truly takes a village to help others grow and succeed, and in turn keep our community vibrant and strong.
We at Silicon Couloir wish you and yours a healthy and joyous 2023 holiday season, and we hope to see you at our Holiday gathering at the Center for the Arts on December 4.
Warmly,
Gary Trauner, Silicon Couloir ED
NEWS AND NOTES
VISIONARY VENTURES
PITCH DAY: WHAT HAPPENS BELOW THE WATERLINE
"For the general public, Pitch Day is an event that takes place on a specific day for several hours", explains Gary Trauner, SC Excutive Director. "Yet those of us at Silicon Couloir view Pitch Day as the tip of the iceberg. The public sees the 10% or so that’s above the waterline. Internally, our staff, the finalists and the volunteer coaches combine over several months to craft the 90% the public does not see. To continue the analogy, it’s the 90% of Pitch Day that is below the waterline that makes the publicly visible 10% a meaningful and quality community event."
"I thought it might be interesting in this column to provide readers with insight into the world of Pitch Day below the waterline."
Click the button below to read more.
NOONTIME KNOWLEDGE
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR A BUSINESS LIFECYCLE
Join us for our next Noontime Knowledge on Tuesday, January 9th from 12-1 pm in the Center for the Arts conference room. This session will be an in-depth look at financial strategies needed for every phase of a business lifecycle. Ryan Wilson, Senior Relationship Manager at Bank of America, will share his decades of experience and insight helping to support financing businesses at all stages—from an idea to an exit. Ryan will map out the evolution of a company’s banking needs as the company grows in staff, revenue, and complexity – what banking, lending, currency, and staff retirement plans are needed – as a company grows.
This Noontime Knowledge will follow the January 8th Chance Meetings on the same subject. Registration is free and required. Please click the button below to register.
Prior attendance at Chance Meetings is encouraged, but not required.
GO GREEN HOME SUPPLY LAUNCHES WEBSITE
Go Green Home Supply is proud to announce the soft-launch of our new website, gogreenhomesupply.com. Offering a growing selection of sustainably minded building materials, we provide homeowners an online platform to find, learn about, and buy truly eco-friendly products for their home. Vetted by industry experts, you'll only find the best available, healthy, and high-performing products, making it easier for you to build mindfully. Join our community as we strive to help people - Plan well. Build well. Be well.
NOSO PATCHES IS HIRING AN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Want to work with a bunch of rad humans who genuinely enjoy their jobs? Want to work towards reducing waste while making things look extra beautiful?
The Noso team is welcoming, mission-driven, organized, passionate about sustainability, and down for good times.
Position Overview: This person will wear multiple hats and at times make quick decisions on the fly. This person will provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to hold the team accountable. From customer experience, to design, to production, to fulfillment, this person will oversee the team and continue to develop and support as needed. This includes researching and implementing software to reduce redundancy, create and implement efficient workflows, interviewing, recruiting talent… and sometimes taking the cardboard to the recycling center too. This person will continue to create a people-centered culture, ensure daily business operations run smoothly, help founder/CEO continue to scale company collaboratively. You will work closely with a team of activists who are passionate about being the change they’d like to see in the world. Click the button below for the full job description and instructions on how to apply.
WELCOME TO NEW TRUSTEE
A warm welcome to our newest SC Trustee, Teri Hernandez. Thank you, Teri, for your generous committment to supporting entrepreneurship in the Teton region.
Teri Hernandez is the founder and President of HernandezHQ with over 30 years’ experience in the legal and insurance industries. She has provided administrative and marketing support for prominent national insurance regulatory practices in legal and insurance consulting firms. Teri has established a proven track record for developing and executing marketing strategies. She has exceptional knowledge of insurance issues and extensive contacts within the insurance industry, with a particular emphasis on the NAIC, ACIC, IAIR and IRES organizations and conferences. Teri has an excellent reputation for her outstanding organizational and communication skills and her ability to manage and coordinate several competing schedules and agendas for groups attending conferences. Her ability to network and interact with regulators, service providers and industry executives is unparalleled. Over the years, Teri has also served as a board member for several non-profits, focusing on public policy issues and advocacy. She has developed and maintained political relationships with elected officials on state and national levels through her advocacy work with national non-profits. Teri is known for her keen ability to analyze and distill issues down to their essence and identify then obtain the appropriate audience.
THE COWORK SPACE OFFERS AFFORDABLE
DEDICATED DESKS
If you're in need of affordable work space for you and your team, we've got you covered. Dedicated (original and premium) desks are available now at The Cowork Space. Secure your work space before the busy winter season starts. We also have a waitlist for highly coveted private offices. (PS, we'e hoping to create a few more!)
The Cowork Space, owned and operated by Silicon Couloir and located one block from the town square, offers all the amenities you need for inspired work including:
Fast, reliable internet
Dedicated and shared desk space in an open space filled with natural light
Phone booths for private calls
Conference room with projection and conference call capabilities
Kitchenette
24x7 access for members
Open 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday for day pass holders
After-hours access when space is not in use for events
Contact Kristine@siliconcouloir or more details or to schedule a tour.
ENVIROCAST: SAVING OUR WATERS,
ONE CAST AT A TIME
Congratulations to Liza Millet and the Envirocast team for working to reduce plastic waste in our waters.
Envirocast has invented the first ever all natural fully marine biodegradable fishing line and intends to bring this to market in 2024. Our future includes a portfolio of innovative product ideas combined with patented IP to bring a range of clean and natural products to the fishing industry.
Check out this new trailer that was just launched. If you’re a fisherman or woman interested in following our launch, go to www.enviro-cast.com and sign up!
STIO NAMED A TOP 50 BEST PLACE TO WORK
Following honorable mentions for five consecutive years, Stio has been named among the top fifty “2023 Best Places to Work” by Outside.
"We are so proud of this team of passionate people and the spirited culture we've created together," says Founder Steve Sullivan.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SILICON COULOIR
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 or talent, please email us at Gary@siliconcouloir.com.