Finance
Supporting responsible business and causes with the goal of a more sustainable future.
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06-18-10
MoneyShow to Connect Investors and Traders with Leading Technology Experts
MoneyShow, the world's leading producer of investment trade shows and cruises, is pleased to announce its return to San Francisco for The MoneyShow San Francisco, being held August 19-21, 2010 at The San Francisco Marriott Marquis. The MoneyShow provides unique access to lea...
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06-16-10
Beyond Petroleum: An Investor's Response to Oil Stocks
In response to a growing number of queries from investors and journalists, Portfolio 21 Investments today explained why the selection criteria for its green mutual fund favors renewable energy and prevented an investment in BP.
"The oil disaster...
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06-16-10
New Study: Telepresence Can Reduce Corporate CO2 Emissions by 5.5 Million Metric Tons and Deliver $19 Billion in Financial Benefits to U.S. and U.K. Economies by 2020
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - According to a new study of large companies using telepresence technology, U.S. and U.K. businesses that substitute some business travel with telepresence can cut CO2 emissions by nearly 5.5 million metric tons in total "“ the greenhouse gas equivale...
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06-14-10
Empower women in Iraq by joining the Prosperity Circle
Please join us for an intimate and informative gathering on Monday, June 21st at the home of Patsy and Ted Barber in Northampton, MA.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to meet the Prosperity Candle team, learn about a b...
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06-07-10
Learning Links Centers and ESmith Legacy, Inc., Form Partnership to Expand Socially Responsible Real Estate Investing Nationwide
Learning Links Centers®, LLC, a socially responsible real estate investment company has partnered with ESmith Legacy, Inc., a leading commercial real estate and development company founded by NFL legend Emmitt Smith and others. The initial two-year goal of this landmark coll...
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06-04-10
IFC Meets with Latin American Companies, Civil Society Groups to Strengthen its Sustainability Standards
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, met yesterday with stakeholders from Latin America in Bogota, Columbia, to discuss ways to strengthen its standards on environment and social sustainability. The discussion focused on ways to better address emerging issues that have re...
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05-26-10
Ventureneer Offers Nonprofit Leaders Tips on Investment, Asset Management
Wise investment is the foundation of a strong, healthy nonprofit organization. Because asset management is fundamental to long-term stability, nonprofit leaders should take an informed look at their organizations investment strategy and asset management plan.
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05-24-10
Green America Encouraged By Senate Passage of Financial Reform, Calls for Further Strengthening of Protections for Consumers & Small Business
Green America recognizes the historic steps taken by the Senate on the night of Thursday, May 20 when it passed the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 by a vote of 59-39. Green America commends the Senators who sought to strengthen the bill through strong mea...
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05-19-10
Renewal2 Invests in Alter Eco Americas and Better Energy Systems
Today Renewal2 announces its two newest investments in Alter Eco Americas and Better Energy Systems.
Early in April, Renewal2 invested in San Francisco-based Alter Eco Americas: a leading importer, wholesaler and brand owner of a broad range of ...
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05-17-10
Social(k) SRI 401(k) Platform Opens West Coast Office in San Francisco's New Hub Co-Working Space for 'Change Makers'
Social(k), the nation's most diverse socially responsible retirement platform, will be launching its own West Coast office in San Francisco, CA May 27 from 7-10 p.m. at the launch celebration of the
