E3 - Entrepreneurs Enabling Entrepreneurs Program
An Interactive/Informal Program Designed by Entrepreneurs for the Benefit of Current and Future Entrepreneurs
Introduction
The E3 program was founded in late 2006 by six (6) entrepreneurs who have each established successful companies focused on different aspects of a business. During their professional engagement with various size companies, they determined that there was a definite need to provide a holistic and informal approach to the many challenges that newly formed and existing companies that are in transition encounter during their various business cycles. The founding members, with proven skills and expertise in finance, human capital, legal, marketing, product strategy, sales and customer development, realized there was definite value to other entrepreneurs if they combined their experience and strengths into a program that could assist other entrepreneurs with their businesses goals and objectives.
Purpose of E3 Program
To enable fellow entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet and discuss their specific objectives and challenges with the six E3 members for the purpose of receiving informal feedback and recommendations for both the short and long term solutions.
E3 Process
Simply complete the E3 applicant form, which is available below and send to the attention of Sherri Lynn Carrera, Manager Small Business Services at e3@riedc.com or call 278-9174. The completed form will be distributed to the six E3 members only for the purpose of ensuring that the applicant’s expectations and business issue(s) are in line with what the E3 program can offer. Depending on the outcome of this review, the applicant may then receive an acknowledgement from the E3 program coordinator with a possible date to meet with E3 members. The meeting format is a two hour discussion session focused on the needs of the applicant.
There is no requirement for applicant to have a business plan, but if they do have one it can submitted along with completed application form. A nominal fee will be charged.
Testimony
"I could not have gotten E3's assistance anywhere else. Their focus helped to direct, streamline, and progress our business model. The teams' knowledgeable advisors exposed clear opportunities and priorities, while their complementary skill sets gave us a holistic perspective. Our company and partners have realized clarity, action, and success through E3." - Matt Grigsby CEO & Co-Founder, Ecolect
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E3 Member Profiles
Andy Cutler
Andy Cutler has 20 years of experience in the area of strategic communications. In 2003, he founded Cutler & Company based in Providence, RI .
Barbara Jackson
Barbara Jackson has over twenty five years of management and consulting experience in leading organizations – and the people that work in them – through rapid turnarounds and change processes. Now the Co-Founder and President of One to One Broadcasting, an internet based broadcast producer and distributor of custom content and Your Career Doctors Inc., an enterprise dedicated to career management and coaching anchored by Leading Credentials, Barbara has been a pioneer in the field of virtual interactions.
Bill Stone
Bill Stone, an Outside GC principal, brings a unique combination of legal and business experience to his clients, having served both as outside general counsel for multiple clients, and as an executive business development professional for both public and private companies.
David Kellogg
David Kellogg is the President of Kellogg Associates. Kellogg formed the firm in August 2000, and since then has assisted numerous private companies, financial institutions and other consulting firms in New England.
Jack Simpson
With over 25 years of Marketing, Operations, Sales and Business Development experience, the last 15 years in senior and executive management positions, Jack Simpson, launched Business Accelerators, Inc. in 2002 in order to help his clients win and grow their customers. As a result, Jack has established a reputation with his clients as their catalyst for customer growth because he believes that “Customers are a company’s #1 strategic asset”.
Scott Thurber
Scott Thurber, founder and President of Advantech Business Builders, Inc., brings over 28 years of experience growing sales and profits at technical businesses. During a 21 year career at Air Products and Chemicals, a multi-national chemical company, Mr. Thurber led numerous new product development initiatives, developed strategic and marketing plans, and led the establishment and growth of a highly profitable international equipment and service business, ultimately winning over 200 long term supply agreements.