Socially conscious businesses face a constant balancing act of acting responsibly while at the same time generating profits– and in this TENT Talk on Thursday, August 14, social entreprenuers Ed Frechette and Caitlin Townsend will focus on two enterprises that illustrate this exact challenge, and discuss about what it takes to set up and run a socially-driven business.

EVENT DETAILS:
📌 Social Impact – How can Businesses Do Well and Do Good at the Same Time with Ed Frechette and Caitlin Townsend
📌 Thursday, August 14 from 10:00-11:00am* at Payomet Performing Arts Center
📌 FREE // Suggested donation is $15
*Complimentary coffee and pastries will be served so you're welcome to join us a few minutes early for a snack

About the speakers: After a 30 year career in corporate marketing for brands like Dunkin' Donuts and Au Bon Pain, Ed Frechette switched gears to focus on addressing social issues in his greater Boston community. He became the Chief Innovation Officer at UTEC, Inc. in Lowell MA, creating social enterprises where disadvantaged 16-24 year olds are able to get some work experience in a safe and supportive environment. That work lead to an adjunct professor position at Boston College where he teaches about how businesses, nonprofits and government can address social issues. He and his wife Ellen split their time between Truro and Dorchester, MA.

Caitlin Townsend is a marine industry professional with deep roots in commercial fishing, having grown up learning the trade from her father as a third generation fisherman. She holds a degree in Marine Science, Safety and Environmental Protection from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and is passionate about sustainability, particularly in end-of-life maritime waste recycling, working for Net Your Problem, properly disposing maritime waste. Caitlin also works as a deck hand in Bristol Bay, Alaska, where she helps direct-market sockeye salmon, and lobstering out of Provincetown, MA where her family sells lobster off the boat. She is a strong advocate for local, American-caught seafood and fisherman. When not on the water, she enjoys exploring nature with her dog and traveling in search of new searching adventures!

This TENT Talks series is being presented to the community with a suggested donation of $15, which you are welcome to bring to the door. Registration is not required to attend– however we'd appreciate you let us know you're coming by filling out this form.