RICE Stakeholder Playbook

STAKEHOLDER PLAYBOOK

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5. Outcomes Exit Strategies and Valuation: Consistent growth positively influences the valuation of a business, enhancing its attractiveness for potential buyers or investors and providing a clear path to founders for exiting the business. Global Expansion Opportunities: A financially robust company can explore opportunities for international expansion, entering new markets and reaching a more diverse customer base. Generational Wealth: When managed thoughtfully and responsibly, generational wealth can contribute to the financial security and prosperity of successive family members and reflects a commitment to the wellbeing and advancement of future generations, often extending beyond monetary considerations to encompass broader aspects of personal and community development.

Accelerators

Retail Academy: The RICE Retail Academy is a comprehensive experiential learning program designed to equip CPG brands with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the competitive retail landscape. Supply Chain Accelerator: The Supply Chain Accelerator Program is for Stakeholders ready to do business with Fortune 500 companies or government agencies. The program focuses on contract readiness and goes beyond education to equity, presenting participants with exponential contracting opportunities. The faculty for this unique opportunity includes supply chain experts and decision-makers from critical partners such as The Walt Disney Company, UPS, Clorox, Target, King & Spalding, The Village Market, Morehouse SBDC, and more. 4. Key Benefits Financial Stability: Consistent revenue growth provides a stable financial foundation, allowing businesses to meet operational expenses, invest in growth initiatives, and manage unforeseen challenges. Positive Business Image: A company with a history of revenue growth tends to have a positive public image, attracting customers, investors, and partners. Community Impact: Growing businesses can impact local communities by creating job opportunities and supporting community initiatives.

Action Items

1. Improve your supply chain management skills. Register and complete the on-demand course Supply Chain Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Success located in Digital RICE. 2. Visit Stakeholder Central to learn more about the criteria for participating in our business accelerator programs.

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