sustainable business

Renewal CEO Joel Solomon profiled in Vancouver Magazine

By Heidi Hartman on May 28, 2009 - 5:48pm

Vancouver Magazine
The Unlikely Revolutionary
By Frances Bula
May 25, 2009

Joel Solomon has put his millions, and those of a powerful circle including Rubbermaid heiress Carol Newell, into a new business-first socialism

SVN 2009 Innovation Awards

By Heidi Hartman on May 6, 2009 - 4:56pm

Social Venture Network (SVN) is now accepting applications for the 2009 Innovation Awards. Applications are due by June 15, 2009.

Eileen Fisher Business Grants Program

By Anna Strom on March 16, 2009 - 2:26pm

Eileen Fisher is delighted to announce that applications are being accepted for their 2009 Business Grant Program for Woman Entrepreneurs. The program is seeking applicants from wholly women-owned businesses that combine the principles of social consciousness and sustainability to create new businesses or invigorate existing ones with a solid business plan and strategy for long term growth. Up to five recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant, mentoring from internal Eileen Fisher teams and travel to New York City in early 2010 for a two-day workshop.

Aisle (f. Lunapads)

North American leader in reusable menstrual products.

Lunapads is now Aisle.

Seventh Generation Named Best Company

By Anna Strom on July 25, 2008 - 2:31pm

Renewal investee, Seventh Generation, named Best Company on the Planet. In The Better World Shopping Guide, How Every Dollar Can Make a Difference, by Ellis Jones, Seventh Generation was selected as the #1 best company on the planet based on a comprehensive analysis of it’s overall record of social and environmental responsibility, for the past 20 years.

SVN Fall Conference

October 23 – 26, 2008

Estancia La Jolla, La Jolla, CA

The SVN Fall Conference will bring together leaders in socially responsible business to convene, recommit, share best practices, and celebrate our 2008 Innovation Award winners.

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SVI Hollyhock

September 10 – 14, 2008

Hollyhock, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, BC

SVI offers the mission-based entrepreneur an opportunity to share challenges, successes, and experiences with peers in an atmosphere of trust and goodwill. Each attendee brings commitment of social change to their enterprise, whether a for-profit business or a non-profit organization. Over the years, SVI has provided over 2,000 entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their business skills, network with other social change leaders, and rejuvenate their passion and vision.

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Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (f. SPUD—Small Potatoes Urban Delivery)

The largest internet grocer for organic/natural foods in North America.

David’s Story

David Van Seter’s “small potatoes” perspective of the triple bottom line endured a harsh reality check at the school of hard knocks. A successful business consultant, David wanted to inspire his clients with a demonstration of sustainable business practices. He created SPUD, Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (originally Small Potatoes Urban Delivery)—a web-based grocery delivery business, promoting organic, local and informed food choices.