Investors' Circle is currently accepting applications for The Fall 2010 Conference and Venture Fair to be held November 10th-12th in Washington, DC.

Woody Tasch's recently published book Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money: Investing as if Food, Farms, and Fertility Mattered comes complete with a foreword from the founder of the International Slow Food Movement, Carlo Petrini. This must read offers a new vision of capital that is rooted in nature and supports businesses that enhance biodiversity and promote local food systems.

Woody currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Investors' Circle. He is also Chairman of Chelsea Green Publishing, a leading publisher of books on organics, renewable energy and the politics of sustainability.

Our SVI partner, Social Venture Network (SVN), was recently featured on Oprah.com's list of 28 resources that make up her "Toolbox" for becoming a leader in socially responsible business. Along with SVN member-led and ally organizations like Investors' Circle, StartingBloc, Center for Social Innovation, Echoing Green, and Social Enterprise Alliance, SVN is included as an organization that can help nurture profitable and innovative businesses that will transform the world.  Renewal CEO Joel Solomon was a founding member of SVN and Renewal COO Pam Chaloult is the former Co-Executive Director.