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Academy for Green Microenterprise Development Peer Network

Academy for Green Microenterprise Development Peer Network. Emerging Practices in Green Microenterprise Training. Funded by the U.S SBA Program for Investments in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) Program. Agenda for Today. Introductions Goals and Objectives of a Green Microenterprise Program

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Academy for Green Microenterprise Development Peer Network

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  1. Academy for Green Microenterprise Development Peer Network Emerging Practices in Green Microenterprise Training Funded by the U.S SBA Program for Investments in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) Program

  2. Agenda for Today • Introductions • Goals and Objectives of a Green Microenterprise Program • Program Design: curriculum content, learning objectives, delivery, fees, partners, etc. • Client Examples • Q&A

  3. Welcome Our Guest Presenters! • Richard Eidlin, FounderGreater Good Academy • Monika Taparia, Green Business Program Manager Anew America Community Corporation

  4. Greater Good Academy is a 8-week business development training program for low- and moderate income entrepreneurs, focused on building triple bottom line companies • Launched in 2010 – Academies held in Spring, 2010, Fall, 2010, Winter, 2011 • Fall Greater Good Academy – 9/20 – 11/8

  5. The Need • Unemployment = 15 to 35% in underserved communities in Denver • Small Businesses create more than 75% of all jobs in Colorado • Difficulty in securing financing • Lack of resources, role models

  6. Greater Good Academy Goals • Incubate triple bottom line, early stage entrepreneurs from underserved communities. • Increase economic self-sufficiency. • Strengthen communities • Develop TBL Business Plans that can secure financing.

  7. Business Case for Sustainability Building a Triple Bottom Line Business Plan Making a Profit, Doing Good Telling Your Story/ Marketing, Communications Building an Effective Organization Engaging Your Community Reducing Your Environmental Impact Class Presentations Public Showcase – 9thweek 8-Week Curriculum

  8. SOCIAL Factors • Describe how your company/organization will contribute to improving the quality of life in the communities where you are located. • Describe how your programs, policies and ethical standards will enhance the well being of your employees, business partners and community members. • Identify community organizations and issues that your company will support. • Identify your values, ethics and responsible business practices that help to define your identify and shape your brand. • Describe community relationships (suppliers, banks, vendors) that help to build a strong local economy.

  9. ENVIRONMENTAL Factors • Describe how your company will minimize adverse environmental impact. • Describe how your company will conserve natural resources. • Identify how your production processes reduce environmental impact.

  10. Special Features • A standard Triple Bottom Line Business Plan format for entrepreneurs to model their own plans on. • A professional coach who offered insight into personal values for being a successful entrepreneur. • Additional financial metrics • ‘Impact Evaluations’ of entrepreneurs by University of Denver students.

  11. Faculty Socially Responsible Businesses • Namaste Solar • Downing Street Garage • Snooze Restaurant • Blue Star Recycling • RMMFI • Mile High Business Alliance • Regis, DU

  12. Greater Good…..In Action!

  13. Greater Good Academy Mentors • Range of Disciplines/Skills • Attorneys. Finance, Marketing, Designers, Retail, Business Development • 5 hour, 3 month commitment

  14. Public Showcase: The Triple Bottom Line Moves Ahead • The Academy culminated on November 16th with a public showcase of entrepreneurs and panels on Business Ethics and Strategies for Building a Socially Responsible Company. • Four of the GGA entrepreneurs presented their triple bottom line (tbl) business plans. • Denver’s Office of Economic Development handed out certificates to each of the Academy’s entrepreneurs.

  15. Types of Green Businesses • Organic baking flour company • Art therapist • Real estate developer • Interior design • Green home repair • Day care • Health conscious deli • Health care • Urban media and • Social entrepreneur

  16. Pipeline Partners

  17. Contact Information Richard Eidlin 303-478-0131 richard@greatergoodacademy.org

  18. AnewAmerica offers a holistic three-year program, the Virtual Business Incubator. • Assists new Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area to establish or expand microbusinesses, build personal assets for the sustainability of their families, and develop the community assets necessary to support the political, social, and cultural empowerment of their communities. • Based in Berkeley, San Jose, Richmond, Oakland

  19. Green Business Program • Program Mission: To educate and encourage AnewAmerica’s entrepreneurs to adopt green, sustainable business practices that facilitate ecological conservation, healthy environments, strong community development, and a vibrant local economy. • AnewAmerica has offered Green Business curriculum to nearly 450 entrepreneurs enrolled in our Business Planning Classes.  

  20. Program Components • Green Business Curriculum • Green Business Certification Program • Green Business Action Plan • Special Green Business Workshops • 1:1 Technical Assistance • Special Benefits

  21. Curriculum

  22. Green Business Certificate program • AnewAmerica’s Green Business Certificate program is designed to support entrepreneurs as they seek regional Bay Area Green Business certification. • Examples of ecologically-conscious goods and services include: green housecleaning; Fair Trade handicrafts made from organic, natural, and non-toxic materials; organic, Fair Trade canvas reusable shopping bags; Tibetan rugs dyed with natural minerals; and centerpieces created from reused materials.

  23. Green Business Success Stories

  24. Partners • AnewAmerica's partner organizations in the field of green business include • The Bay Area Green Business Program • Stopwaste.org • Recology • Green Cafe Network • Urban Solutions • Contra Costa Child Care Council • Center for Green Business (Richmond)

  25. Contact • Monika TapariaGreen Program Managermtaparia@anewamerica.orgPhone: 510-540-7785 Ext. 313

  26. Bring on the Questions and Discussion!

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