February Eco-Hour – Something Different!

This month we’re joining Washington Business Alliance for the unveiling of Plan Washington!

Thursday, February 27th, 5:00pm-7:30pm

K&L Gates, 925 4th Ave #2900, Seattle

How can Washington become a top 5 state in shared economic prosperity and quality of life??Washington Business Alliance will present the first version of PLANWashington, a framework for bringing people together to answer that question. We invite NBIS members and friends to join us at this event. Come share your perspective and meet the community of business leaders involved.

Doors open at 4:30pm for a social hour. Beer, wine, and light food will be served. The program will start at 5:30pm.

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The Washington Business Alliance is a non-profit organization of businesses and business leaders committed to the vision of a state where businesses thrive and residents enjoy a high quality of life. We work collaboratively to develop innovative, outcome-based solutions to the critical issues facing our state.

B Corporations, Benefit and Social Purpose Corporations: Impact-Driven Companies

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Business has a demonstrated power to deliver results. However, too often these results are biased toward the benefit of shareholders and at odds with what makes our society a better place. A new type of corporation with a formalized purpose that includes generating positive impact for society in its core was needed.

Launching a new era of sustainable business, certified B Corporations and legal entities such as Benefit Corporations and Social Purpose Corporations combine business success with social and environmental responsibility and public accountability. As their number, diversity and impact increase, these companies are demonstrating the creativity and innovation that sustainable businesses can bring to our economy. (more…)