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"Seattle Good Business Network is a new membership association of locally-owned, Seattle-area businesses that are committed to the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Its purpose is to educate member businesses on the value of operating sustainably, support them in improving or adopting sustainable practices, and connect them with the information and resources to create a healthy and prosperous local economy based on shared environmental and community values. We Imagine A Seattle Where: * Business profits are circulating within our regional economy, supporting other local businesses. * The very concept of "waste" is passé, where only renewable sources of energy and water are used, and carbon emissions are dramatically reduced. * Residents choose to buy local and green first, and businesses are active partners in their communities. * Everyone understands that the person behind the register is a neighbor. An economy based on these values-local ownership, environmental awareness, and community engagement-is a vibrant, resilient economy more immune to external upheaval and changes in global energy prices. Businesses that operate with these values are profitable, thriving businesses. With the right information and active support, local business owners have the power to transform their operations in ways that benefit their business, employees, customers, and our larger local economy. The Seattle Good Business Network aims to be a catalyst for this transformation. Membership Members of the Seattle Good Business Network are locally-owned businesses such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocers, and bars; retailers of all kinds; personal care and home services; professional services of all kinds; and local producers. The Network will help its members: 1. Connect with other local businesses. We will establish a local business network to provide interactive ways for you to share valuable information about becoming more sustainable, includi

"Find a balance between mission and money"

Sustainable West Seattle's shape and activities reflect the talent and interests of those who come along for the ride, but we aim to provide resources and outreach for the West Seattle neighborhood on issues such as: * Renewable Energy & Conservation * Local Transportation Solutions * Eating Locally * Sustainable Health and Elder Care * Water & Waste Reduction * Community-Based Economics * Green Space Conservation Come to one of our many events!

"Social Entrepreneurship Club - UW Seattle Chapter Empowering the Social Business Leaders of Tomorrow"

"ogether, those two things are really propelling Seattle forward, and we thought we should try to focus the event in that way, on this notion of social entrepreneurship and technology. Because it's also what we're interested in, intellectually, in our program. That was our premise for the event, and through that, we started finding speakers, all of them regionally based, that fit that mission. It was actually pretty easy."

"Dedicated to ending the use of environmentally-destructive disposable plastic water bottles, the Bottle Brigade will both educate students about the reasons that these bottles are destructive and also work to find alternatives for people to purchase. To promote education, the Bottle Brigade will design a workshop and present this at local area elementary schools, providing students with important environmental knowledge and a customizable reusable water bottle. In addition, the Bottle Brigade will work with local high schools to end the sale of disposable bottles on campus, campaign towards shoppers about the dangers and alternatives, and sell reusable water bottles as a safe, green, alternative."

"Alchemia Consulting is not your typical consulting firm We help companies drive true long-term business success by heightening people's engagement with their company, introducing collaborative practices, building management excellence, and designing performance management processes and programs that inspire and motivate. Alchemia Consulting believes that by building work environments where people are invited to do their best and most creative work, heightened business success and profits follow. Alchemia Consulting's mission is to bring people centered programs, initiatives, and practices into organization that build thriving workplaces. Our consultants are trusted advisors and collaborative partners to leading companies. We are known for our quality of work and our exceptional expertise, skill and talent. Our cutting-edge approach allows us to identify, develop and implement solutions that align with our clients' visions, strategies and goals. If we can't achieve your goals, we'll tell you. We place our clients' interests above our own and we accept only projects for which we are qualified. We'll discuss the value of the project work and it's ROI for your company from the start. Explore our website, learn about our process and tools, meet our people. Discover what Alchemia Consulting can do for your organization. We are tri-located in Seattle, Miami and Denver with alliances across the United States. If you have questions or comments, please take a moment to send us a quick note. We'd love to hear from you."

"We are environmentalists, neighborhood leaders, business people, and citizens working together to enhance our quality of life, help preserve our region's natural beauty, and make Seattle a model of economic and environmental sustainability."

"As an independent business owner, you have a million things to do. And while you'd like to operate more sustainably ... reduce your carbon footprint, find useful things to do with your waste, create stronger ties with your community ... it's hard to find the time or know where to start."

How We Work CivicActions is a "virtual" firm. We have no physical offices. Our team members work from wherever they choose, in countries around the world. Every day we convene online through email, conference calls, video chats, and meetings in IRC. Project teams also periodically meet in person, often with our clients, to work together in agile sprints. Our Vision At CivicActions, we believe in aligning our work with our values. Every member of our team is committed to taking action in the world so that we make positive, sustainable change. Learn more about our collective vision... Join Our Team We're looking for crazy-smart people who want to use their web super powers for good. We're changing the world by creating teams of people with off-the-hook talent, creativity and heart to serve our clients who are all actively engaged in making the world a better place. We are committed to the health of the world and your health as well: we believe in balancing work with the rest of our lives. We are entirely virtual (our team of 40+ work from their homes in 7 timezones around the world) allowing you to pick the time and place to work. Our team members are also musicians, parents, community activists, and travelers. Learn more about joining CivicActions...

ELC Clients - Social Entrepreneurs & Non-Profits Individuals or groups who wish to build a non-profit business or charitable services organization, as well as those pursuing social entrepreneurship objectives, fit into this category. Most of these ventures will be generally eligible for ELC services. Well established non-profits with substantial endowments, as well as private foundations, will likely not be eligible for ELC services. Because of the emerging trend in social entrepreneurship for new ventures to demonstrate both low cost access strategies and profitable market strategies, ELC will consider providing services to founders who are not exclusively committed to forming a non-profit. In fact, ELC can help such founders think through the pros and cons of establishing non-profit vs. for profit organizations. Accepted clients will be assigned a team tailored to the needs of the proposed venture. In some cases this will be a full team consisting of different students and attorneys for review of: business planning, structure, and governance; intellectual property, particularly trademarks, trade secrets, copyright, and, if applicable, patents; employment law; business licensing; and tax planning and compliance. In other cases, a non-profit or social entrepreneurship venture will be assigned a team with a single student and supervising attorney. For example, a small co-op that needs to focus solely on governance and co-op organization law, or obtaining tax exempt status can benefit from the efficiencies of a single business and tax law trained student and supervising attorney team. The initial confidential legal and business audit report will assess the following areas, as applicable; additional legal services in these areas may also be offered upon mutual written agreement of the venture and ELC: * Business planning * Entity selection and registration * Differences between non-profit governance (including co-ops) and for profit governanc

"# Who invests in Global Partnerships funds and why: Beckett noted that GP funds are structured to appeal to a variety of social investors: * Philanthropic investors who like the 12-to-1 leverage that donating to a fund offers * Foundation investors who want to align their portfolios with their mission * Individual investors who like the fixed-income-like return and the business-like approach to alleviating poverty. "

Catalytica takes a 360° approach to storytelling and delivers cost-effective, high-impact strategies that: * Unite stakeholders and the entire organization behind the work * Include diverse points of view that make stories relevant to distinct audiences * Utilize a range of delivery formats and styles * Enable a wide variety of presenters to be effective storytellers We listen. We observe. We learn. We translate that learning into a cohesive, creative strategy that leverages resources efficiently and brings a 360° return on your investment.