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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. Here in the U.S. InStove contributes both the technology for efficient stoves, and the means to create sustainable jobs. Maryland was the first U.S.

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Taking stock of the Dutch tech cluster: What The Netherlands needs to win the European startup scene

The Next Web

At home we have entrepreneurs who think global day one. Mr. Willink would later bank roll the Louisiana Purchase - in someway a ‘super angel’ of the 18th century. We have 30 procedures to go through when starting a legal business entity – ranking us #5 globally of light bureaucracy when incorporating.

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22 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments in 2020

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Steve Keighery, Home Buyer Louisiana ! #3- 14- Creating a global virtual 3-day virtual summit. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. I would say this is what I am most proud of but I am also proud of the traction that my new business has built in its first full year of operation. 3- Pivoting.

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IBM: Where Corporate Responsibility is Not a Trend, but a Lifestyle

Austin Startup

If you looked at just the business pages in American newspapers, you’d think corporations working with nonprofits and delivering global responsibility was a new trend. However, global companies like IBM have been modeling social impact for decades now and Latinitas can attest to their commitment.

El Paso 59
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“We are one of just 13 industrialized countries with a rising maternal mortality rate” – Christy Turlington Burns on Fighting for Healthy Mothers

Hunter Walker

How has this reality impacted the type of community building you do—does it make you more careful? CTB: I became aware of the global problem after giving birth in the US and experiencing a childbirth complication personally in 2003. More fearless? In reality, there are still many challenges for women in our country too.

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What Is a Benefit Corporation?

Up and Running

Now, you can create a benefit corporation in: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C., with many more states in the pending legislation phase.

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Celebrate excellence in governance: Nominate a leader for the Modern Governance 100 Awards!

Board Effect

Their stories of innovation and dedication remind us of the impact thoughtful leadership can have on our organizations and communities. Anthony Pugliese, the IIA Sarah Fedele, Deloitte Jane Totten, Rolls Royce Jewell Freeman, Louisiana Dept. Nominate someone today and let their hard work and dedication be celebrated on a global stage.