Early Registration (and 40% Discount) Ends July 8th
This year’s SOCAP09 conference will offer three days (September 1-3) of rich content, over 100 speakers, and a special “unconference” day. In its second year, the Social Capital Markets conference brings together the broad ecosystem of capital (funds, foundations and individual investors) with for-profit and non-profit entrepreneurs using business to make a positive difference. And if you register before July 8th, you’ll receive a 40% discount from the full conference price. Use the code WEB40 to receive your special discount.
Farmers who don’t adapt to a low-flow farming method simply will not survive in the next twenty years.[read more]
By Deborah Fleischer, Green Impact I had the pleasure of meeting Reem Rahim, Numi Organic Tea co-founder at the...[read more]
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Liz Cook is too modest. Ask her to tell you what her company does, and she’ll pull an (admittedly...[read more]
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The US market for small wind turbines grew significantly in 2008 despite the recession. New investment, new government incentives, greater economies of scale, and greater demand from residential and commercial customers all contributed.[read more]
Scott Cooney here in Denver reporting live on day 3 of the 2009 BALLE conference. I have continued to be...[read more]
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Ever thought of starting your own business? I’m sure many of you have, but did you consider, in your...[read more]
Renewable energy and sustainable lifestyles are coming together on American Indian tribal lands and in communities around the country, including an off-grid Native American eco- and cultural resort near the San Bernardino National Forest. Loan guarantees expected through the Dept. of Interior through Pres. Obama's "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" should provide a much needed boost.[read more]
Released at the beginning of the month, Business Week announced its list of most promising social entrepreneurs, voted on...[read more]
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by Kai Jaffe How would your company act differently if run by social gamers? This was the question posed by...[read more]
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Welcome to Friday's Green Business Roundup from around the blogosphere! I'll be filling in for the lovely and talented Jen...[read more]
One of the things that I like best about about the fight to slow climate change is that it...[read more]
Ray Anderson, founder and Chairman of Interface, gave the keynote address this morning at the Sustainable Industries Economic Forum. Anderson...[read more]
Triple Pundit's good friends at Sustainable Industries are hosting a panel discussion tomorrow, May 7, at the St. Regis Hotel...[read more]
The world of social capital is small, but it's hot. With rising uncertainty about both the moral and economic...[read more]
We have already published two posts about Better World Books, one in February by Amie Vaccaro, and the other...[read more]
In 1983, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus visited a Bangladesh village where he loaned $27 to stool...[read more]
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Denis Hayes, President and CEO of the Bullitt Foundation, kicked off today’s Ceres Conference in San Francisco with a reminder...[read more]
When it comes to new, novel renewable energy technology, there's no shortage of pretenders out there. With more than 100 units out in the field, vertical axis wind turbine developer Mariah Power's not one of them. The company's about to commission its first high-volume production run at partner MasTech Manufacturing's upgraded plant in Michigan.[read more]
Progressive Insurance is stoking the fires of automotive industry change and looking to spark innovation by fostering development of environmentally friendly, super fuel efficient vehicles. The company announced a list of 111 teams that will compete for a share of a $10 million purse, undergoing rigorous testing and competitions to be held next year. [read more]
