January News

MONTHLY CHANCE MEETINGS 

Monday, January 8th, 5 - 7 pm @ The Virginian Saloon

Please register 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 networking event. You never know...

Theme: Financial Strategies for 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.  He will give an overview of the evolution of a company’s banking needs as the company grows in staff, revenue, and complexity including what banking, lending, currency, and staff retirement plans are needed.

Please register for Chance Meetings by clicking the button below.

 

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NOONTIME KNOWLEDGE SESSION TO FOLLOW
CHANCE MEETINGS


If you’re interested in a more in depth workshop on this topic, please also attend our Noontime Knowledge session with Ryan Wilson on Tuesday, January 9th from 12-1 pm. Registration is free and required.
 

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NEWS AND NOTES

START-UP SUCCESS: FUNDAMENTALS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN


We're pleased to announce that we'll be offering our popular Start-Up Success: Fundamentals course again this spring with instructors Sandy Schultz Hessler and Liza Millet. Start-Up Success is a six week business intensive program for nascent and established entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit leaders. The course is taught over two weekends and six Wednesday evenings. Using a proven framework for success, students will learn key business frameworks, tools, and financial templates along with developing answers to the essential questions for a start-up. Students will gain skills, strategy, confidence, and community while building and developing a values-based business. 

The course always fills, so reserve your place today! Click the button below for full details, dates, and link to apply. 
 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL HAALAND, SC
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR


Bill Haaland has been honored as Silicon Couloir's Volunteer of the Year. "Bill goes above and beyond in every way," says Director of Entrepreneurship Brittney Ziebell. "He's a Lead Mentor on two teams, is on the TEAMS Committee, and has attended 19 out of the last 21 monthly mentor luncheons. Bill takes new mentors under his wing, and the founders he mentors appreciate him greatly, speaking to his down-to-earth nature and the way he generally cares about them as people first and foremost." From all of us at Silicon Couloir, thank you for everything you do for our entrepreneurs, Bill. 
 

COME SEE WHAT THE COWOK SPACE OFFERS AT OUR CHAMBER CELEBRATION 


Join us on February 8th from 5-7 pm at The Cowork Space for a special Chamber Celebration honoring the expansion of this wonderful community resource. Enjoy delicious appetizers, refreshments, and exciting raffle prizes.

  • Enjoy premier networking opportunities as you celebrate a local community asset

  • Partake in delicious food and drink

  • Learn more about The Cowork Space, an affordable workspace that offers a range of membership options

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEADERS & BEST GATHERING:  TAKING CLIMATE ACTION


The Riverwind Foundation is excited to announce a Sustainable Business Leaders and BEST program luncheon on January 9, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm for business/organizations who are Sustainable Business Leaders,  have been BEST certified, or are interested in learning about either program. We are grateful to the Teton Raptor Center, one of the most recent BEST certified sustainability leaders in Jackson Hole, for hosting the event.  The event will offer a panel discussion on managing carbon emissions and an opportunity to network with sustainability-minded businesses and organizations.   

For more information on the gathering and to RSVP, please contact Tim O’Donoghue at tim@riverwindfoundation.org

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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.