– by Doreen Marion Gee –
If Jill Doucette was a cocktail, she would have one shot of pioneering spirit and one shot of bravado – all served in a ‘green’ recyclable glass. Already a tour de force at 28, Jill is a hard working visionary who wants to make a real difference in this world. She is living proof that success involves risk and that uncertainty is a necessary part of any dream.
After university Jill decided to dive into the world of business; to her there is no better way to learn than by just doing it. This calculated boldness underscores everything Jill does; she believes that taking risks can be a sure-fire winner. Jill founded Synergy Enterprises in 2008 because she saw a niche for businesses to be intimately involved in sustainable practices and have a huge ‘green’ impact in our communities. Jill envisioned a model that had never been created before, where businesses could both learn environmentally sustainable practices and still make a profit. Charting unknown territory with no map, Jill and her team built a successful enterprise helping businesses thrive while they reduced their environmental footprint. Through years of struggle and uncertainty, Jill was sustained by the knowledge that her company was doing important work that mattered to the future of our planet.
Jill’s success shows how adaptability and a positive attitude are life-rafts to a neophyte entrepreneur. Even launching her business during the recession didn’t faze her; it was merely an opportunity to learn how to be a lean sustainable operation. Her advice to women in business is to be bold, take a chance and figure it out when you get there. And spread your wings, engage the community and enjoy the adventure.
Let’s raise that cocktail to Jill Doucette, a bright young star rising.
