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Shirley Esterly recognized for PeopleMap expertise

Shirley was featured in the first PeopleMap System newsletter. E. Michael Lillibridge introduced Shirley this way:

When asked how her business was doing? Shirley replied, “I’ve administered 286 PeopleMaps since January 1, 2009, at 6 client events over a 13 day period. It is kind of amazing. I’m still recovering from the rush.”

It’s just not every day that you hear such a positive response to a typical question. Knowing that we all can learn from Shirley’s work ethic, I asked her to let us know what exactly it is she is doing with the PeopleMap. She has graciously replied by writing this incredible article that we have attached for you. Thanks Shirley, for sharing your expertise with us.

Practicing Innovation - New Column - Northern Colorado Business Report

Shirley Esterly is the author of a new, monthly column in the Northern Colorado Business Report. The column is titled "Practicing Innovation" and focuses on innovation in corporate culture and business practices. The column can be read on-line by accessing the link to NCBR. Ideas are welcomed for research projects that will become columns.

Colorado State University Center for Entrepreneurship

QuantumWest, Inc. Founder and CEO, Shirley Esterly, was a judge at the CSU Venture Adventure 2008. The winning entry was GreenLightPlanet, Inc. Their plan is to replace kerosene lanterns with solar-powered LED lamps cost-effectively in rural areas of great poverty. Almost every entry had a social responsibility or environmental component making it clear that the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit is right up front in the businesses of the future. This group of undergraduate entrepreneurs are exciting, responsible and very creative.