Renewal2 Investment Fund momentum is rolling.
 
With over 35 partners, including 6 charitable foundations, and individuals from across Canada and the U.S., we are nearing $20 million under management.
 
What a year it's been to build a new Fund. That so many investors have made commitments is heartening, and inspires our team to work even harder to maximize the potential of this timely capital pool.

Who has not been inspired by a TED Talk? TED is a small nonprofit devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading.” It started out in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. While attending the conference is by application and costs $5,000, the 18-minute talks travel the internet and are available to all at www.TED.com

Sightline Institute's newest major project is helping Cascadia realize the promise of economic recovery through clean energy. Billions of public and private dollars are flowing into energy efficiency and renewables in the Northwest, and investing these funds well--and designing complementary policies--is no mean feat. Sightline is rapidly documenting and sharing with regional decisionmakers the best practices for ramping up the clean-energy economy quickly, with a focus on job training and deep energy retrofits in buildings. This week, they're putting finishing touches on the first edition of a green-collar jobs primer.

Are you a small progressie company looking for rental space in Vancouver? Then you are in the right place!

2200 sq.ft. open concept warehouse/office with a 2500 sq.ft. green roof and 13' high exposed wood beam ceiling available November 1st, 2009 at 121 Heatley.

Tides Canada has re-designed their site to make it easier to find and share information about how they help you change the world. Their site is hosted using 100% certified green renewable energy such as wind and solar, and features exciting new content and better search tools.

Whatever your beliefs or the adjustments you are planning or even considering, there is no downside to shifting as much of our work towards lighter footprint industry, products, and choices as possible.

Friends of Slow Money Alliance are looking to raise $1 million that will be used to help Slow Money.

September 22, 2009

Renewal Partners investee, California-based online solar provider Sungevity has raised an additional $6 million in a Series B funding round led by Greener Capital, a new venture capital firm.

Friend of Renewal and Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson will be addressing the Vancouver Board of Trade on September 30th. The Mayor will be outlining the city's plans to capitalize on the economic opportunities presented by the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Join 150 leaders in the field of philanthropy and impact investing for the Take Action! Impact Investing Summit in Redwood City, California October 5-7, 2009.