A new sector is emerging with the primary purpose of addressing social, environmental and economic challenges of our time. The growth of social enterprise has the potential to be a defining innovation of this century.
Don’t miss this international forum advocating for increased social impact through social enterprise. Join over 500 social entrepreneurs in San Francisco [...]
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Social Entreprise Summit SAN FRANCISCO 2010!!
October 20th, 2009 1 Comment
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International Business Plan Competition : The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
January 24th, 2009 1 Comment
Organizer:The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Last date to send in the Business plans: February 2, 2009
Event begins: April 2, 2009
Event ends: April 4, 2009
For More Details
Email Address: hkustbp@ust.hk
Website: http://www.bm.ust.hk/mbaplan/
Eligibility
Open to all Graduate Students from every nation
HKUST 2009 International Business Plan Competition organized by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is the [...]
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Environmental Defence Fund CLIMATE CORP FELLOWS 2009-Apply!!!
December 18th, 2008 No Comments
Companies are missing significant savings in annual operating costs—around $40,000 for every 50,000 square feet in office space using no-cost or low-cost measures—and opportunities to increase property values, improve employee morale through more comfortable working environments and help the environment.
So why aren’t more companies taking advantage of these energy (and cost) saving measures? A variety [...]
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Access: Voice of the Next Generation Student Essay Contest Presented by Net Impact and Sponsored by FedEx
December 18th, 2008 1 Comment
What is Access?
Crossposted from the Aspen Institute’s Center for Business Education
Access is the ability to connect. Access empowers people and businesses with more choices and greater confidence. It is about making new opportunities possible by simplifying the ability to reach new markets and accelerating global connections — physically, economically, and in the realm of information.
Efficient [...]
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We Media Changemakers $50,000 Challenge-Deadline January 21,2009
December 11th, 2008 No Comments
Do you know a storyteller? What about an influencer? A connector? An idea person?
The We Media Changemakers $50,000 Challenge: “The Power of Us” is seeking groundbreaking and impactful media and technology ideas from people who can bring those ideas to life. We are looking for business and non-profit ideas – the best ideas in each [...]
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Call for Nominations: Youth Entreprenuership Awards 2008
October 5th, 2008 2 Comments
As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week activity holding in November during week 17 – 23, the Youth Entrepreneurship Award is developed as a local initiative to inspire young people and organisations in Nigeria to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. The awards is designed to lift the spirit of entrepreneurship, engage and encourage young people [...]
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