E4E News & Events

	Orientation -- Jan 15 This one-hour session is free and provides background information about E4E's training program and entrepreneurial support services. People interested in attending can register online.
	Business Readiness Workshops -- Jan 12 & Jan 25 This 6-hour class is an essential next step after our Orientation.
	Save the Date! Thursday, March 6 Enterprise for Equity invites you to our "Celebrate Entrepreneurship" annual fundraiser! Lunch catered by Water Street Café at the Heritage Room 610 Water Street in Olympia [map]

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Christopher Gerber
(360) 556-9214
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Entrepreneur of the Month

“It’s the effect of living in nature when you’re in this room, like you are one with the environment.” That is what one guest said of a home whose interior colors were designed by Christopher Gerber.

“Earth Friendly, Exquisite Beauty, Health Conscious.” Artist Christopher Gerber has been painting large installations, murals and interior designs for residential and commercial customers for nearly 20 years. And his concentration on a solid business strategy in late 2004 with Enterprise for Equity’s training program helped to move this work into a thriving business. His nature-inspired designs are consistently emerging in his art, from Bellevue to Olympia. Much of this passion stems from his years of teaching environmental education classes around the country, and his deep appreciation for the earth.

“Turtle Island mandala”

Christopher realized early on that his health was compromised by working with traditional paint. Even with a respirator, the impact was too great. He valued his customers, himself and the earth too much to work with anything but earth-friendly materials. His attentive use of these materials over the years has genuinely impressed his customers.

As a member of the Eco-Builders Guild he connects regularly with eco-friendly businesses and works part-time as the Marketing and Art Director for the Nisqually Tribal Contemporary Arts Program. Some of his art appears on the faces and interiors of buildings in downtown Olympia. To see art installations and interior designs one just has to visit Christopher's website at www.gerberart.com for a glimpse.

“Copper Woman”

“Enterprise for Equity has helped artists and craftsmen learn to thrive in the business world; this ultimately enriches all of our surroundings. As more individuals are empowered to create the unique -- as opposed to the mass-produced -- our local economy and sense of community strengthens. Business counseling through Enterprise for Equity has helped me realize that it benefits my creative process to be a successful business owner.”

-- Christopher

Enterprise for Equity is a community supported nonprofit that
helps people with limited incomes start and sustain small businesses.
We grow entrepreneurs! Enterprise for Equity is an equal opportunity provider.