(Community Matters) We’re hosting our international affiliates meeting this week – actually started with a dinner at our house on Sunday. There are 10 USA affiliates and one in Tel Aviv.
It’s going to be a very tough couple of years for most of the affiliates. (Thank gosh for Austin Ventures and Silicon Labs who are underwriting Austin’s budget for 5 years!) Austin and Silicon Valley by far the largest, healthiest members. Silicon Valley leads the tribe in CSR consulting and the fee for service model. Austin leads in community involvement programs, especially our model of leadership programs (i.e., bringing together business and social entrepreneurs). The Valley & Austin both have 200+ companies which have donated stock. Other affiliates 50 or less. Colorado, and Kentucky newest to join. Some movement in New Mexico but not yet launched. Boston a sleeping outpost with tremendous potential; Seattle is under reconstruction. Tel Avis is strong with impressive results. Northwest (Portland) probably the fourth most impactful franchise.
Great being with such smart and dedicated colleagues. Lots of good ideas about further building value to offer our member companies and sponsors.
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