Systemic Change Through Sustainable Food Systems: The 4P Model

Tom McDougall, founder and CEO of 4P Foods, will discuss how his company is transforming the U.S. food system through sustainable, equitable practices. 4P Foods connects local farms with consumers and businesses, prioritizing People, Planet, Purpose, and Profit. This Masterclass will cover topics such as building people-first businesses, balancing sustainability with profitability, and creating long-term partnerships with farmers and stakeholders.

The session offers valuable lessons for businesses looking to align their missions with broader social and environmental goals.

Torani - Revolutionizing Workplace Culture

Torani, a family-owned company known for its flavored syrups, has thrived for over 100 years by fostering a people-first workplace culture. Led by CEO Melanie Dulbecco, Torani has achieved consistent growth while prioritizing employee engagement, innovation, and sustainability.

This Spring Retreat will offer Stakeholder Business Society members a behind-the-scenes look at how Torani’s focus on empowering employees and building long-term relationships has driven its success.

Participants will explore topics such as sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for all employees to thrive, with valuable lessons for building a culture that supports stakeholder engagement.

Building a People-First Business

Erin Wade, co-founder of Homeroom and author of The Mac & Cheese Millionaire, will share how she transformed her restaurant into a multi-million-dollar business by prioritizing people over profit. Wade’s leadership innovations, including eliminating tipping and fostering employee collaboration, have garnered national attention.

In this Masterclass, Wade will combine insights from her book with lessons from her Washington Post op-ed, where she discussed how Homeroom addressed sexual harassment with a proactive and transparent system.

Attendees will learn how to build a people-first workplace culture and create a safe, empowering environment for employees that leads to long-term success.

Regenerative Agriculture and the Fair Food Economy: A 4P Foods Journey

Join Stakeholder Business Society members for an immersive experience with Tom McDougall, CEO of 4P Foods, as he reveals how his company is creating a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Participants will visit partner farms in rural Virginia to see how 4P Foods fosters regenerative agricultural practices and builds long-term relationships with local farmers.

The retreat will provide insights into how 4P Foods supports fair wages, transparency, and sustainability in its food supply chain, while offering participants a chance to experience the beauty and bounty of Virginia’s landscapes.

Redefining Success: How Business Leaders Can Bolster Their Performance and Quality of Life

Meghan French Dunbar, co-founder of Stakeholder Business and author of the forthcoming book This Isn't Working, will challenge traditional definitions of success and offer a new framework for business leaders to reimagine their personal and professional goals.

Drawing from a decade of research and interviews, Dunbar will share insights into why conventional measures of success often fail to deliver long-term fulfillment and how leaders can redefine success to align with the five key elements of human flourishing.

Attendees will also learn five mindset shifts that can help them overcome common challenges and create a more balanced and fulfilling life and career.

Relationship-Powered Supply Chains: Transforming Global Coffee Markets

For 20 years, Bob Fish built a major coffee franchise on the basis of strong relationships. But his focus was limited to the people he interacted with directly. He never thought to look behind the curtain that separates most companies from their developing-world supply chains.

In 2018 he began to see what his company had been complicit in - and he and his wife Michelle set out on an impossible mission to transform the way that coffee markets work. Six years later, One BIGG Island in Space is becoming a force for change in coffee and all commodity markets.

As they will discuss in this power-packed Masterclass, the Advantage of Relationships, so key to BIGGBY's success, is also at the heart of the change the coffee world needs.

Attendees will learn about radical transparency and how to build supply chains that align with ethical, social, and environmental goals.

Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Conscious Transformation

Hosted by Conscious Revolution, this Fall retreat in Portland, Maine, will help leaders unlock their full potential through transformational leadership.

The retreat will focus on personal growth, self-awareness, and conscious decision-making, with expert facilitators guiding participants through exercises designed to reveal blind spots and expand leadership abilities.

Attendees will engage with the Five Advantages framework and learn how to align their leadership style with broader social, environmental, and ethical goals.

Set amidst the scenic fall foliage of Portland, this retreat will provide a peaceful environment for personal and professional growth.