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03-22-12
SVN Launches Story Initiative
The Social Venture Network (SVN) is partnering with Axiom News to launch a stakeholder news program that engages and shares the stories of its members, some of the world's most innovative social entrepreneurs, impact investors and business leaders.
SVN executive director Deb Nelson says th...
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03-22-12
Office Depot Foundation Weekend In Boca V Symposium Offers 'Keys To Non-Profit Sustainability'
In a world where standing still is never an option and the only thing certain is uncertainty, non-profit organizations face huge challenges as they seek to serve their constituents and fulfill their missions. There’s barely a moment to breathe.
But for a day and a half on March 23 and 24,...
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03-22-12
First Round of Keynotes & Panelists Announced for SOCAP:Designing the Future
March 21st 2012 - SOCAP:Designing the Future, SOCAP’s 2nd European-based event to be held this year in Malmö, Sweden May 8-10, has announced it’s first round of confirmed keynotes and panelists.
In total, 100+ pioneering individuals will speak on global innovations ha...
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03-22-12
Runa Amazon Guayusa Tea: An Insider's Advice on Creating a Social Enterprise in a Developing Country
Runa Amazon Guayusa Tea Company is a thriving triple bottom line business started by entrepreneur Tyler Gage in 2008 as a way of helping Amazonian communities in Ecuador to share their rich-tasting tea (guayusa) with the global market in order to...
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03-20-12
The Premiere Event for Values-Driven Business Coming to NYC
Social Venture Network (SVN) just announced the first four of 25 inductees into the SVN Hall of Fame . Honorees will be presented with an award in a ceremony that will pay tribute to best performances in transforming the way the world does business.
Eileen Fisher, founder of EILEEN FISHER...
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03-15-12
Boston College Corporate Citizenship Conference to Look at Journey of Going Global
The global reach of business is nothing new but companies are now recognizing the increasingly important role of corporate citizenship in the successful expansion of operations around the world to new countries and cultures.
One
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03-15-12
Webinar: Unlocking The Mysteries Of The Dow Jones Sustainability Index
It is the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) season again. Not listed last year? Worried about maintaining your position this year? Know you need to do more, but don’t know what or how? Our webinar will answer your questions.
DJSI is the most recognized sustainable investment ranking. ...
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03-13-12
Green Earth Bamboo: An Inside Look at a Profitable Green Online Business
Green Earth Bamboo is a home based green business, started by siblings Corey and Doug Bancorn, which sells organic bamboo textile bedding, clothing, bath towels and baby clothes online. Because it’s a drop shipping e-commerce busines...
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03-12-12
EuroCharity Supports 9 Global Conferences, Events and Awards in 2012
EuroCharity will this year be participating in 9 prime global events, with more to follow over the next few months, in London, Dubai, Lugano, Brasília, Zurich, Macau and Athens. EuroCharity serves as Media Partner or Supporter and, in some instances, participates as an exhibitor or delegate in th...
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03-12-12
Boston College Strategy Course Helps Sharpen Focus Of Corporate Community Involvement
“We are trying to be everything to everyone.”
“Our program is an inch deep and a mile wide.”
“There is no focus and we achieve little impact.”
Sound familiar? Unfortunately this refrain is heard at companies that recognize the importance of commun...
