Engaging Movements
GreenLink 2010 to Inspire Action Vancouver conference to convene decision-makers, business and capital to move forward sustainable development An upcoming Vancouver conference is hoping to inspire "definitive action" by convening decision makers, business and capital interested in moving forward sustainable development. Read More
Upcoming Conference to Highlight Growth, Opportunity for Social Capital SOCAP10 to convene social-enterprise sector to celebrate successes, share lessons
An upcoming conference on social investing will convene the social-enterprise sector to reflect on the growth and opportunity presented by what organizers are declaring "a milestone year." Read More
Serve First, Profits Will Follow: Dwyer Group CEO 'Our mission is not to make money,' says Dina Dwyer-Owens When The Dwyer Group CEO and chairperson Dina Dwyer-Owens used to meet with potential investors to discuss her then publicly-traded company, she spent most of the time talking about the leadership approach she values most, which puts serving people, including staff, as the top priority. Read More
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On Business as Agents of World Benefit
The world going round makes money. This play on the age-old aphorism is more precise and reflects a growing movement of business leaders turning social and environmental issues into sustainable enterprise. Enlightened self-interest is on the rise. The opportunities for sustainability and social business is ever present and growing, and provide us with a framework for action that can jump start a new era of creative capitalism and meaningful work. And the money is coming. Two upcoming conferences are drawing attention to the ample investment available for businesses pursuing blended objectives. Conference organizers for GreenLink 2010 cite greenback for green initiatives as the driving factor in developing an event that brings big investment players to the table, such as the CORIX Group, Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital and Partnerships B.C. Convening world-class subject matter experts and organizations working in energy and sustainable development, the Vancouver conference aims to provide business-to-business matchmaking for environmentally-focused venture capitalists. Read More |
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Stakeholder News Program Explores Independent School Growth Stories engaging new families dig into reasons for choosing Christian education As the 2010-2011 school year gets underway, the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) News Service is launching a series that will feature the stories of families who are new to member schools. Read More
Stories Used in Training, to Highlight Value of Service Families say, 'Wow, someone is paying attention to this, and we could be inspiring someone else'
Students who have an intellectual disability are having incredible experiences exploring ideas for their future after high school through an initiative called Passport Mentoring, and that good news is being shared through Community Living Ontario's Stakeholder News program. Read More
Stakeholder News Program Increasing Morale
'Our residents love it; they feel like superstars,' says program manager
Utilizing the Morning Report, the Ontario Long Term Care Association's (OLTCA) daily Stakeholder News program, is building morale amongst residents and staff members at Vermont Square, a Toronto long-term care home that frequently submits story ideas to the service. Read More |
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