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More Events Coming Your Way
For a complete list of Net Impact Boston events and regional events of interest, please visit our community site.
Cleantech Kingpins Speaker Series
Topic: “Save the World or Beat China: How to Sell Cleantech Investment to the US?”
Under almost any metric, the US is falling behind in cleantech investment compared with European and Asian countries.
We’re gathering a diverse group of Boston experts to answer three questions:
1. What are you currently working on?
2. From their perspective, why is this trend happening?
3. From their perspective, what are (at least) 3 things we must do to reverse this trend?
Kingpins is a forum to highlight Boston’s best cleantech innovators to share their stories, successes, challenges, and future insights with industry professionals, industry professionals and the community at large.
When: Thursday, September 30 at 6pm
Location: NEXUS Green Building Resource Center, 38 Chauncy St., 7th Floor, Boston
Website/RSVP: http://kingpins0930.eventbrite.com/
Beyond Cause Marketing Summit
The Beyond Cause Marketing summit is bringing together a diverse group of leaders to create a new framework for how companies, charities, and government can better engage and encourage the public to solve social issues. Let’s face it – cause marketing isn’t getting the job done. For all the money and attention raised, not enough is being done to address the major challenges facing society today. It’s time to shift our thinking and approach. Register at http://beyondcausemarketing.com/ by September 30 for $49 rate.
When: October 8
Location: MIT Student Center, Cambridge
Website/RSVP: http://beyondcausemarketing.com/
July 2010 President’s Corner
Although summer has officially hit the Boston area and our lovely local beaches, I spent a majority of the last week enjoying the sun and surf in Key West, Florida. Half of the island faces the Gulf of Mexico, so as I sat wiggling my toes in the sand, I couldn’t help but think about the stretch of coastline from Louisiana to Northern Florida that has been horribly disrupted by the BP oil spill.
While the source of the oil leak is too far away to have any effect on the environment and economy in Key West (the views are still beautiful, the ocean swimmable, the seafood edible…) there are a host of towns and cities not too far away that have not been so fortunate and have had their livelihood taken from them. The damage caused to the Gulf and all those involved can’t be undone, however, I’m hopeful that this disaster will serve as a reminder that business exists within a larger community and as such it should operate sustainably, safely and appropriately, even if it is more expensive.
On that note, I’m proud to be part of an organization that understands the power of business and the positive impact that it can have, if used correctly. Net Impact Boston is currently working on a couple of key projects to continue to strengthen our community including a soft launch of our own social networking site on July 1st as well as a member survey.
If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete our Net Impact Boston Member Survey – sent out by Monica Sullivan – by Friday July 9th. We are gathering feedback on how Net Impact Boston can provide the events and opportunities that matter most to you. Also, please mark your calendars for the July installment of our Summer Happy hour series, which promises good conversation and good times, slated for Wednesday July 21st.
Rescheduled New Member Social
Rescheduled Date: Wednesday, March 3
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Tavern in the Square (Central Sq.) (view map)
RSVP:
- If you already RSVP’d to the initially-scheduled date: No need to RSVP again. However, if you can’t make the new date/time, we’d appreciate the notice.
- If you have not yet RSVP’d: Please RSVP to Marc Hofner – marc [at] netimpactboston.org – by February 24
We’re Growing! Come join us to welcome our newest Net Impact members during a social hour Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm at Tavern in the Square (Central Sq). Since September 2009, we’ve seen over a 10% growth in our membership, and we’d like to celebrate our members old and new. This is a chance for all members to learn more about the Net Impact organization and discover which facets of Net Impact you’d like to participate in. For current members, consider this your chance to meet some fresh faces and talk about new ideas!
Sept. 24: First Annual Speed Networking Event!
Date: Wednesday, September 24th
Time: 6:30 – 9:00pm
Location: Elephant & Castle, 161 Devonshire Street, Boston (near Downtown Crossing T stop)
Cost: $10 for Net Impact members, $15 for non-members
Interested in meeting socially responsible leaders in the Boston area, learning about a new industry, and making connections that could impact your business in a sustainable way?
Meet other Net Impact members and the movers and shakers of Boston corporate social responsibility, sustainability, community development, and social entrepreneurship.
Save the date, stay tuned as we announce our local celebrity networkers for RSVP details. Questions can be directed to hannah@netimpactboston.org.
