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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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22 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments in 2020

Hearpreneur

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. Thanks to Steve Keighery, Home Buyer Louisiana ! #3- Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. 3- Pivoting. Photo Credit: Taylor Drake. Thanks to Khris Steven, KhrisDigital !

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Finding Your Fire And Igniting Change

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Terri is an executive with 20 years of experience specializing in government relations, social impact strategy, corporate social responsibility, public affairs, and innovative business operations to further the organizational mission. That would be harmful to the work that we do and to our communities.

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What is an L3C?

Up and Running

The United Kingdom began using a similar structure in 2005, called a Community Interest Company. His organization, Americans for Community Development, provides detailed information about L3Cs, and you can find out more about the organization on their website. . In 2008 in the U.S., The L3C: Coming to a state near you?

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What Is a Benefit Corporation?

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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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27 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

Hiring overseas virtual assistants solved the need to fill out the vacancies and accomplished the dream of operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I grew up with parents and grandparents who loved to cook, and with our south Louisiana heritage, cooking was as much about the family as it was about the meal itself.

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

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By nominating someone, you are acknowledging their hard work and dedication, which often go unnoticed in the hustle of daily business operations. Their stories of innovation and dedication remind us of the impact thoughtful leadership can have on our organizations and communities.