@ericdayton

On a mission to #KeepTheNorthCold

 Minneapolis, MN
Joined January 2015
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Eric Dayton's new venture builds on the sustainability mission he charted for Askov Finlayson. Doug Baker, Archie Black and other business leaders say he's on the right track. tcbmag.com/eric-daytons-sust…

Eric Dayton’s Sustainability Tool Draws Big Name Investors

Cold, a software platform to help companies manage sustainability compliance, completes a $2.65 million pre-seed round.

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Big day for @greatnorthern! I can’t wait to see the next chapter unfold under Jovan's leadership combined with @KNordstrum's world-class curatorial expertise. startribune.com/the-great-no…

The Great Northern gets new leader — artist and administrator Jovan C. Speller Rebollar

Speller Rebollar will become the new executive director of the growing nonprofit behind the two-week winter festival.

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My heart goes out to @Jacob_Frey, Sarah, and their daughter. I grew up with a parent in politics and it requires sacrifice. But nobody should have their family terrorized for choosing a career in public service and we all need to condemn this behavior. startribune.com/jacob-frey-a…

Jacob Frey and his wife are speaking out about death threats

From trips to the grocery store to reflecting on whether they should try for a second child, couple says vitriol has gone too far.

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"We owe it to the lake." Darn tootin'! nplsf.org/decarbonize-the-pa…

Decarbonize the National Parks of Lake Superior

The NPLSF is sponsoring an initiative to decarbonize all of the parks energy infrastructure. Please donate to help us achieve this very important goal.

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"We are at a point now where every company, regardless of whether they have a climate mission or not, needs to start thinking about taking accountability for their carbon footprint." Why @askovfinlayson is pushing to decarbonize Lake Superior parks. tcbmag.com/askov-finlayson-g…

Askov Finlayson Gives $250K to National Parks ‘Decarbonizing’ Plan

The Minneapolis-based outerwear brand funded a study on eliminating greenhouse gas emissions at the five National Parks on Lake Superior.

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I mean, there's a reason we didn't call it The Average Northern. 😉❄️💪 @greatnorthern #KeepTheNorthCold
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Join us in kicking off The Great Northern 2023 TONIGHT (Jan 25) 6-9 pm outside at @surlybrewing—with live music, a participatory sing-along, mouthwatering food and beverages, projected artwork, installations, and more. We can't wait to see you! bit.ly/chill-out-tgn
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"What if we started thinking about the cold and our winters as an asset rather than something we need to apologize for?" It was a pleasure talking all things @greatnorthern with @kidfinesse of @Entrepreneur. entrepreneur.com/green-entre…

Sauna Village, Anyone? The Great Northern Festival Wants to Make Cold Weather Cool.

The Twin Cities will host a 10-day immersive event featuring activities to inspire awareness and action around winter.

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With our biggest festival yet coming up soon, it's an exciting time to invest in @greatnorthern's future. We're looking for an entrepreneurial leader to work in partnership with Artistic Director @KNordstrum to drive the organization's continued growth. bit.ly/3XLr3Bp
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A warming planet is prompting a Minnesota arts festival to dive deeper into the cultural meaning of the state’s coldest season. @greatnorthern executive director Kate Nordstrum says the "preciousness of our winter culture" is worth fighting for. tcbmag.com/great-northern-fe…

Great Northern Festival Returns with a Climate Bent

The celebration of Minnesota winters aims to spur action on climate. Organizers hope to protect "the preciousness of our winter culture.”

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It's a great night to support your favorite local restaurant. ❄️❄️❄️
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When we launched @greatnorthern with the goal of making Minnesota a winter tourism destination, people thought we were nuts. This is what happens when you stop apologizing for the cold: travelandleisure.com/trip-id…

15 Best Places to Travel in January

Discover the 15 best travel destinations in January, featuring top spots in the U.S. and worldwide, from tropical beaches to snowy retreats.

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We just announced the 2023 programming lineup and it's our best yet – see you out there! thegreatnorthernfestival.com…
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It's great to see so many business leaders across Minnesota endorse @Tim_Walz for reelection and I'm proud to be one of them. The continued steady leadership of Governor Walz & @peggyflanagan is what our state and economy need. Business Leaders for Walz: bit.ly/3U6XZC5
Tim Walz
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Here in Minnesota, we know our businesses drive our economy. That's why I'm honored to be endorsed by a coalition of business leaders from across the state. As governor, I'll continue to listen to these leaders and invest in our workers to grow our economy.
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.@askovfinlayson is proud to join Drawdown Labs as an important step in our mission to Keep The North Cold. It's an exciting opportunity to learn from other leading companies that share our commitment to helping solve the climate crisis. @ProjectDrawdown drawdown.org/news/insights/a…
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I'm grateful to @GlobalEcoGuy and @jabeckx, who have both been invaluable sources of information and inspiration on our climate journey thus far.
Thrilled to welcome @maxinebedat to @greatnorthern's board of trustees! Maxine is a global leader in the effort to make fashion a force for good and brings valuable expertise as we expand our programming at the intersection of business and sustainability. vogue.com/article/maxine-bed…

Maxine Bédat Urges the Fashion Industry to Make a Change Now, Not in 2030

Maxine Bédat is the director of New Standard Institute, a non-profit working to make the fashion industry more sustainable and equitable. Here, she explains why the industry must address its destru...

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Is there a GIF of @jonlovett biting into a Jucy Lucy yet? #LovettOrLeaveIt
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And bravo to @peggyflanagan and @melvincarter3 for killing it on tonight’s show!
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Two awesome new leadership opportunities to join the @askovfinlayson team – learn more below and please share with anyone who might be interested. #KeepTheNorthCold askovfinlayson.com/careers
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