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Category Archives: Policy
24 Jan: Maryland’s Benefit Companies and Social Enterprise. Report & Discussion.
Save the Date! Report Release and Discussion Maryland’s Benefit Corporations and Companies Who They Are, What’s Happening with these Innovative Laws, and What Could It Mean for Social Enterpreneurs in the Region Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 9am – 11:30am (EST) … Continue reading
Posted in Benefit Corporations, Blog, Common Good Enterprise, Impact Investing, Policy, Socially-Responsible Business, Startups
Tagged benefit corporations, branding, economic development, green business, impact investing, Maryland, social entrepreneurs, social innovation, sustainable business
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Sustainable Businesses Engage White House on the Economy
This community of businesses shares themes, values, and tendencies, but is not monolithic—not by industry, geography, corporate structure, size, nor style. Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Policy, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation
Tagged small business, social enterprise, sustainable business
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OMB Seeks Comments on Proposed Reforms for Federal Grants and Cooperative Programs
On Feb 28 2012, OMB proposed a number of reform ideas of importance to social enterprises currently receiving federal grants and contracts– or looking to diversify resources by exploring federal financial assistance options. Continue reading
Washington State Considers Social Purpose Corporations
As with other state legislative efforts to create specific corporate categories for social ventures, Washington state’s proposal offers reason to appreciate and to hesitate alike. Continue reading
Posted in Benefit Corporations, Blog, Policy
Tagged benefit corporation, social purpose, washington
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