Business Acumen in CILs: An Interview Series with CIL Executive Directors
Training Source:
ILRU
Presenter(s):
Beginning Date:
12/12/2014
End Date:
07/20/2018
Type of Training:
On-demand
About the Training
This series of video interviews conducted by Michele Martin with the Executive Directors of Centers for Independent Living explores best practices and new ideas.
Interview with Audrey Schremmer, Three Rivers Inc.
by MICHELE MARTIN on JULY 20, 2018
Michele speaks with Audrey Schremmer, Executive Director of Three Rivers, Inc.
Below are links to some of the resources Audrey shared during the discussion.
Business Acumen Resources for Community Based Initiatives
Steps to Building a Cost Model–A downloadable worksheet
Cost Model Example–Downloadable spreadsheet
Interview with Mike Mayer, Summit Independent Living Center
by MICHELE MARTIN on APRIL 21, 2017
Michele speaks with Mike Mayer, Executive Director of the Summit Independent Living Center in Missoula, MT as part of this series of interviews on entrepreneurial activities in CILs.
Interview with Amy Beck, Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
by MICHELE MARTIN on JULY 7, 2017
Another video in the series of interviews on entrepreneurship in centers for independent living. In this session, Michele talks with Amy Beck, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living.
Interview with Kimberly Tissot, ABLE South Carolina
by MICHELE MARTIN on APRIL 7, 2017
In this interview, Michele speaks with Kimberly Tissot, Executive Director of ABLE South Carolina. Kimberly shares their center's experiences in entrepreneurial programming and what they have learned in the process.
Interview with Anne Weeks, Mountain State Centers for Independent Living
by MICHELE MARTIN on AUGUST 12, 2016
In this interview, Michele talks with Anne Weeks, President and CEO of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living in West Virginia.
Interview with Kathie Noble-Iverson, Independent Living Resources
by MICHELE MARTIN on JULY 22, 2016
This interview features Kathie Noble Iverson, Executive Director of Independent Living Resources in Wisconsin. Their entrepreneurial ventures have been in mental health and Kathie shares what they’ve learned and how they are adding $600,000 annually to their revenue base in their largely rural area.
Interview with Mike Oxford, Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
by MICHELE MARTIN on JUNE 10, 2016
Michele speaks with Mike Oxford, Executive Director of the Topeka Independent Living Resource Center. Mike shares his strategies for using entrepreneurship to pursue innovation and advocacy and some of his lessons learned in the process. He also talks about how legislative advocacy can actually create new business opportunities for CILs.
Interview with Lee Schulz, Independence First
by MICHELE MARTIN on MAY 20, 2016
This interview features Lee Schulz, President and CEO of Independence First in Milwaukee, WI. Lee talks about his CIL’s experiences with fee-for-service ventures. Also discussed are some of the projects they’ve pursued over the years and Lee’s lessons learned.
Interview with Eli Gelardin, Marin Center for Independent Living
by MICHELE MARTIN on FEBRUARY 6, 2015
This video features Eli Gelardin, Executive Director of the Marin Center for Independent Living. The Marin Center is one of the smallest Centers in California and Eli shares some of the strategies they’ve utilized to further their mission and diversify their revenue streams by seeking out new opportunities based on their existing strengths.
Interview with Dennis Fitzgibbons, Alpha One
by MICHELE MARTIN on DECEMBER 12, 2014
In this video, Michele Martin talks with Dennis Fitzgibbons, the Executive Director of Alpha One. Dennis shares how Alpha One got started with fee-for-service activities and explains some of the opportunities and challenges in being an entrepreneurial CIL.