Connect for Good

What Connect for Good does

Connect for Good is a privately held LLC operating as a social business, founded in 2023 by Porcia Silverberg in Grand Junction, Colorado. The organization produces in-person community connection programming for residents of Mesa County and the Grand Valley, structured around a recurring portfolio of monthly Purpose Forums (luncheons featuring two speakers), quarterly Board Connect nonprofit board fairs, evening Netweaving After Hours sessions, annual Possibility Gatherings, monthly Community Connect luncheons, and an Ambassador Program of 12+ community connectors. Its core differentiator is the trademarked Netweaving methodology — a relational practice framework emphasizing generosity, curiosity, and participation over transactional networking. The organization serves three primary customer groups: individuals seeking belonging and leadership pathways (emerging leaders, newcomers, retirees, professionals), local nonprofit organizations seeking diverse board candidates, and civic/business stakeholders using events for cross-sector engagement.

The business generates revenue through a mix of event registration fees (including a $99 Marketing Bootcamp for non-exhibitor nonprofits, while Board Connect is free for board seekers), corporate sponsorship (Alpine Bank as flagship sponsor, with Hilltop Community Resources and First Light as additional supporters), and nominal fees for Possibility Gatherings and select Purpose Forums. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with marketing conducted via email newsletter, Eventbrite self-serve registration, Google reviews, and ambassador word-of-mouth. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its primary technology dependency is Eventbrite for ticketing and Squarespace for its website. Geographic scope is bounded to the Grand Valley and Mesa County, with venue partnerships extending across Grand Junction, Clifton, and Redlands.

In 2026, Connect for Good announced a rebrand to GoodnessCO, signaling an expansion of brand and mission scope. The organization remains founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investment, no external funding rounds, and no published financial figures. Its competitive positioning rests on locally embedded ecosystem relationships (sponsors, venue hosts, ambassadors, civic leaders), a codified facilitation methodology, and consistent event sell-outs that indicate sustained demand within its bounded market.

Name

Connect for Good

Legal name

Connect for Good

Website

https://connectforgood.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connect for Good is a Grand Junction, Colorado social business LLC founded in 2023 that runs in-person community connection programming — Purpose Forums, Board Connect, Netweaving After Hours, and Possibility Gatherings — for residents, nonprofits, and civic stakeholders across Mesa County, using a trademarked Netweaving facilitation methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Engagement & Networking Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community engagement programs
• Nonprofit board recruitment
• Facilitated networking events
• Relational community building
• Civic participation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event-Based Community Programs: Revenue is generated through community engagement events including Purpose Forums, Board Connect gatherings, and Possibility Gatherings. The company operates as an LLC social business, using entrepreneurial practices to create positive community change while prioritizing community impact over profit maximization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Connect for Good creates welcoming in-person community experiences in the Grand Valley / Mesa County, Colorado region. Its core offerings are recurring facilitated events — monthly Purpose Forums, the Board Connect nonprofit board fair, Netweaving™ After Hours evenings, annual Possibility Gatherings, Community Connect luncheons, and a Community Ambassadors program — designed to help individuals build authentic relationships, find board and volunteer roles, and engage civically.

Product overview

Connect for Good is a community-building organization operating as a social business LLC that creates welcoming spaces for connection through relationship-centered experiences. The core offering consists of Purpose Forums (monthly gatherings with featured speakers), Board Connect (nonprofit board fair), Netweaving™ After Hours (evening networking events), Possibility Gatherings, the Ambassador Program, and Community Connect events. These programs are designed to help people discover meaningful ways to contribute, build relationships beyond usual circles, and strengthen community life in the Grand Valley region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Purpose Forums Monthly community gatherings (last Wednesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST) featuring two speakers whose lives demonstrate different expressions of significance and leadership; designed to expand participants' imagination of what contribution can look like and to surface everyday leaders.
• Board Connect A welcoming nonprofit board fair and community engagement experience (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM drop-in format) that brings together local nonprofits and community members for meaningful conversations about leadership, service, and participation in board service; free for board seekers, with exhibitor fees for nonprofits and a $99 Marketing Basics Bootcamp for non-exhibitor nonprofits.
• Netweaving After Hours Evening networking events that practice authentic relationship-building rooted in generosity, curiosity, participation, and meaningful connection rather than transactional networking; held at partner venues across Mesa County.
• Possibility Gatherings Annual community events bringing together emerging leaders, newcomers, and seasoned voices to weave together resources, ideas, networks, and connections around purpose and possibility.
• Community Connect Monthly luncheon events designed to inspire, engage, and bring people together for the greater good, blending business networking with service and community impact.
• Connect for Good Ambassadors A program of trusted community connectors (12+ ambassadors) who help weave people, ideas, and opportunities together across Mesa County, championing Connect for Good's mission by welcoming newcomers, sharing opportunities, and strengthening the social fabric through everyday acts of connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple sold-out events (May, April, March, February 2026 Purpose Forums, June Netweaving After Hours)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpine BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship sponsor for Board Connect Academy offerings. Provides venue space (225 N 5th Street, Grand Junction) for Netweaving After Hours events. Key financial and promotional partner supporting community programming.
• Hilltop Community ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary venue host for Purpose Forums and Board Connect events at 359 Main Street, Grand Junction. Co-develops community programming and serves as flagship sponsor.
• First LightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting Connect for Good events and programming.
• Western CO Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for Purpose Forum events at 128 N 5th St, Grand Junction. Key community foundation partner for civic engagement programming.
• Mesa County Workforce CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for community events at 512 29 ½ Road, Grand Junction, supporting workforce and community connection initiatives.
• Business Incubator CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for Purpose Forum events at 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction, supporting entrepreneurship and community connection.
• Clifton Community CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for community events at 3270 D 1/2 Road, Clifton, expanding geographic reach within Mesa County.
• Redlands Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for community events at 2463 Broadway, Grand Junction.
• Sassy Creative / Grand Mesa Business GuildminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCassie Fortman leads the Marketing Basics Bootcamp as part of Board Connect Academy, providing hands-on nonprofit marketing training.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: Large nonprofit focused on civic engagement, volunteer service, and community connection across the U.S. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same civic-engagement and community-connection space, with corporate and government partnerships analogous to Connect for Good's ambassador model.
• Nextdoor: Neighborhood-based social network that connects neighbors and local organizations within hyper-local geographies. Comparable as a larger incumbent pursuing community-building and local civic engagement at scale, addressing similar loneliness-and-belonging needs across many regions.

Direct peers

• BoardSource: National nonprofit organization focused on strengthening nonprofit governance and board leadership. Directly comparable through its mission to expand and diversify the pool of board-ready community leaders, mirroring Connect for Good's Board Connect value proposition.
• Idealist: Nonprofit and volunteer matching platform that connects individuals with nonprofits, board service, and civic opportunities. Directly comparable to Board Connect and Connect for Good's nonprofit-engagement programming for community-minded individuals seeking meaningful participation.
• VolunteerMatch: Online service that connects volunteers with nonprofit opportunities. Comparable because both organizations solve the 'people want to help but don't know where to start' problem that Connect for Good's Purpose Forums and Board Connect explicitly address.
• Meetup: Online platform that helps people form and join local interest-based community groups and in-person gatherings. Comparable because both Connect for Good and Meetup center on facilitating recurring local community meetups, though Meetup does so via a digital platform rather than directly curating events.

Emerging players

• ioby: Crowdfunding and community-building platform focused on resident-led neighborhood projects. Comparable as an emerging player supporting hyper-local, community-led initiatives and civic engagement, sharing Connect for Good's emphasis on everyday leaders and grassroots participation.

Regional players

• Local First: Coalition of locally owned independent businesses and community organizations that strengthens local economies and community ties. Comparable as a regional community-support organization with a similar civic-connection mission in a defined geography, though operating across multiple markets rather than one.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/porcia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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