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What is a Social Enterprise?

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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. B corp, or Benefit Corporation.

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How to Translate Your Passion Into Your Purpose with Liz Elting

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Additionally, she founded the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, a non-profit organization created to break down systemic barriers and foster systemic change for women and other underserved communities. I was walking across the street in Vermont, and I flipped over, had a fractured skull, was unconscious for three days. I was hit by a car.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Journal Community. Journal Community. A community of WSJ readers interested in franchising news, trends and issues. Journal Community. Answers allows you to tap the knowledge of Community members. The language you used does not comply with community standards. Journal Community. New Hampshire.

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21 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

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Cohen and Greenfield borrowed $4,000 to build their first ice cream business in Vermont in 1978, with a total investment of $12,000. They're also dedicated to giving back to the community and their employees, who each receive three pints of ice cream per day. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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7 Advantages For Being A Socially Responsible Startup

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A few examples of well-known benefit corporations in the USA include Kickstarter, Etsy in New York, Patagonia in California, and Seventh Generation in Vermont. More and more, the goodwill of the relevant customer community, in large measure, contributes to the success of any product and any company.

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7 Benefits For Startups Joining The B-Corp Movement

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Last year, Etsy in New York announced that it had joined the ranks of the now more than 865 companies nationwide as a Certified B Corporation, keeping good company with Patagonia in California and Seventh Generation in Vermont. For some business opportunities, like Facebook and Twitter, the community is the value.

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7 Ways it Pays to Build a Socially Conscious Startup

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Earlier this year, Etsy in New York announced that it had joined the ranks of the now more than 500 companies nationwide as a Certified B Corporation, keeping good company with Patagonia in California and Seventh Generation in Vermont. For some business opportunities, like Facebook and Twitter, the community is the value.

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