May 26, 2008
Startup Weekend Comes to Columbus
In case you haven't already heard from Alvin, Startup Weekend is coming to Columbus July 18-20! You can register online here.I encourage the organizers, sponsors, and participants to Think Green.
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March 13, 2008
Bring a 'Startup Weekend' to Columbus!
The 270 blog brings our attention to a awesome opportunity. What if we could start up a green business here in Central Ohio in just one weekend?Bring the next Startup Weekend to Columbus! Who knows, maybe you're the next green entrepreneur.
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February 1, 2008
Sustainability for Strategic Advantage
Do you wonder what advantage there is in making your company greener? Author and consultant Chris Laszlo will talk about Sustainability for Strategic Advantage in a free online workshop February 14.
Laszlo is a visiting professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and is the author of two books: The Sustainable Company: How to Create Lasting Value through Social and Environmental Performance
and Sustainable Value: How the World's Leading Businesses Are Doing Well by Doing Good
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February 14, 2008
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chris Lazlo on Sustainability
This workshop is part of a series of open houses for the Case Masters in Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) program, and it will be followed by an online MPOD Open House with the program director Harlow Cohen.
To ensure participation, register online at least 24 hours in advance.
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Laszlo is a visiting professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and is the author of two books: The Sustainable Company: How to Create Lasting Value through Social and Environmental Performance
and Sustainable Value: How the World's Leading Businesses Are Doing Well by Doing Good.February 14, 2008
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chris Lazlo on Sustainability
This workshop is part of a series of open houses for the Case Masters in Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) program, and it will be followed by an online MPOD Open House with the program director Harlow Cohen.
To ensure participation, register online at least 24 hours in advance.
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Chris Laszlo, MPOD sustainable businessLabels: events, green business, sustainability
January 17, 2008
David Cooperrider on Appreciative Inquiry
Are you considering a Masters degree program that features sustainability concepts? The CWRU Masters in Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) provides that focus, emphasizing ways to make change in business organizations.One of the professors in the program is David Cooperrider, whose most recent focus is social entrepreneurship and sustainable design. On January 29 Professor Cooperrider will be featured in a free online workshop, where he will discuss Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based approach to initiating and designing positive change.
The workshop is a recruiting event for the MPOD program. It will be followed by an MPOD Open House hosted by program director Harlow Cohen.
If you're interested, please register at least 24 hours ahead of the event.
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David Cooperrider, MPODLabels: events, green business, learning
January 5, 2008
"Get Green" Business Conference
The second Columbus "Get Green" Business Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13. The conference will highlight the goals and activities of Mayor Coleman's Green Team, and promises to provide businesses with ways to "assess their green status (waste and energy)" and to provide steps for saving money and becoming more environmentally friendly.The conference is free, and you can register online here.
Labels: business, events, green business
May 19, 2007
Lecture: Bruce Piasecki On World, Inc.
Bruce Piasecki will discuss his new book, World, Inc. , at OSU's Knowlton Hall May 22. In his book, Piasecki makes the point that corporations who "get" social responsibility will create products and services that fill social needs and will flourish.
The first 80 folks to the lecture will receive a free copy of World, Inc.
, at OSU's Knowlton Hall May 22. In his book, Piasecki makes the point that corporations who "get" social responsibility will create products and services that fill social needs and will flourish.The first 80 folks to the lecture will receive a free copy of World, Inc.
Labels: events, green business, media
April 15, 2007
Running a Business for Social Good
Last night I listened to an interview with John Sage, one of the co-founders of Pura Vida Coffee. The Pura Vida business model is an innovative blend of socially responsible capitalism and non-profit philanthropy, or "capitalism as an agent of compassion."The entire interview is less than 30 minutes, and in that time you get a high-level explanation of "fair trade" plus an overview of Pura Vida's business model and key partnerships.
If you're running a small green business or thinking of starting one, this interview is a great listen.
Labels: green business, inspiration, media
April 10, 2007
Cupman Comes to Columbus
Local green businessman Dan Weisenbach was recently visited by Cupman (Cupman?!) from Planetsmoothie. Dan's a great sport. Be sure to watch long enough to hear Dan sing the low-VOC song!
Surrealism lives.
Surrealism lives.
Labels: fun, green business, media
March 24, 2007
Green is Good at Fortune Magazine
Neil Drobny of KFCB points us to the April 2 issue of Fortune, which features green business as "what could be the business story of the 21st century."Note to my doubting little brother: I told ya so!
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