SVN News Program
Please see below for stories from the SVN News Program, Sustainable Solutions, which showcases innovative ways SVN members are leading the way to create a just and sustainable economy through social enterprise.
American Entrepreneurs on the Cutting Edge of Social Innovation
Monday April 11, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO - It's said that small businesses are the economic engine of the nation, and the search again is on for those that also are helping in the drive toward a better world. Read More
SVN Courageous Conversations: An Interview with Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute
Thursday April 11, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, California - SVN Interviews Akaya Windwood, President of Rockwood Leadership Institute, on transforming the way the world does business. Read More
Major U.S. Grocer to Require Labeling of GMO Foods
Monday April 8, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas - With genetically modified ingredients now deeply embedded in the U.S. food supply, it's a decision that many in the industry are calling a game changer. Read More
Mixing Business and Politics: Courage is Key
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2013 - Some socially minded businesses may shy away from getting involved in issues considered controversial, but that doesn't have to be the case. Read More
SVN Courageous Conversations: An Interview With Social Entrepreneur Adnan Durrani
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
SVN Interviews Adnan Durrani, CEO and president of American Halal/Saffron Road on transforming the way the world does business. Read More
SVN Courageous Conversations: An Interview with Errol Schweizer, Whole Foods Market
Monday, April 1, 2013
SVN Interviews Errol Schweizer of Whole Foods Market in an interview series on transforming the way the world does business. Read More
SVN Courageous Conversations: An Interview with Caryl Levine and Kenneth Lee, Lotus Foods
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
SVN Interviews Caryl Levine and Kenneth Lee of Lotus Foods in an interview series on transforming the way the world does business. Read More
Social Entrepreneur Among American Heroes Honored Today
ARLINGTON, Va. - National awards are being bestowed today on four Americans for extraordinary bravery, courage and selflessness. Among the recipients is Fr. Joe Carroll, who has assisted the homeless in San Diego for decades. Read More
Babies at Work? More Moms on the Job With Their Newborns
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The face of the workplace in America has been evolving for decades, and so have employers' policies around families - but some say they don't go far enough in accommodating family needs. Read More
SVN Members Gear Up For Spring Conference
NEW YORK, March 15 - Entrepreneurs on a mission to transform how the world does business met at ACA Gallery in Manhattan Thursday night to connect before they meet again next month for the Social Venture Network Spring Conference in San Diego. Read More
Celebrating the Social Business Milestones of 2012
‘A turning point for the entire movement,’ says Deb Nelson
Wednesday December 19, 2012
The year 2012 marked a milestone for the Social Venture Network (SVN) and the sustainable business movement where the impact of its pioneers was celebrated and a torch was passed to the next generation of social entrepreneurs. Read More
Hall of Fame Celebrates Passion behind Business
Finlit TV co-founder receives bridge scholarship to 25th SVN anniversary event
When attending Social Venture Network’s Hall of Fame celebration Nov. 13, Holly Pressman didn’t expect to find such warmth and camaraderie among the crowd of more than 700 people. Read More
Reflections on Nine Months of Social Business Storytelling
SVN News: A Year in Review
Monday December 10, 2012
In the past nine months, a recurring message heard throughout the various conversations I’ve had with Social Venture Network (SVN) members is that business with social purpose at its core is a concept whose time has come. Read More