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Take Part in the Green Business Financing Survey
Tue Jun 18, 2013
If you are seeking capital for your green business, take 10 minutes to share with the Green Business Network about your financing needs. Read more »
Green America at the White House Leadership Summit
Tue Jun 18, 2013
On May 23, 2013, Green America participated in the White House Leadership Summit on Women, Climate, and Energy, with over 100 women leaders from around the country.
Read more »Business Voices Needed to Support the Safe Cosmetics Act
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Your green business voice is needed to support the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act, designed to protect human health by kicking toxic chemicals out of personal and updating chemical regulations. Read more »
Support Clean Energy Investing Solutions
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Two bills in the House and Senate present a chance to correct a bias written into the tax code that favors fossil-fuel investing over clean-energy investing. Your business voice is needed to support these bills. Read more »
2014 National Green Pages® Print Deadline – July 1
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Green Business Network members: Submit your form by July 1 to update your listing in the National Green Pages, the nation’s leading directory of green products and services. Read more »
Nominations Open: $5,000 People & Planet Awards by July 2
Thu Jun 13, 2013
Nominations are open for the next round of the People & Planet Awards! Is your business a leader in creating ethical apparel? Apply today to win $5,000.
Read more »Featured Business Network News
Faces of the Green Pages: Dean's Beans
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Organic Valley Recovers From Devastating Fire
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Organic Valley’s headquarters suffered a significant fire in May, destroying half the building. The leading green farmer-owned company has bounced back thanks to a committed community. Watch a video from the CEO about the fire and expressing the company’s gratitude. Read more »
GBN Members Advocate for Toxic Chemical Reform
Tue Jun 18, 2013
GBN members are signing on to voice to Congress the urgent need for toxic chemical reform. Mary Kearns of Herban Lifestyle joined with Green America Policy Directory Fran Teplitz to discuss a new bi-partisan reform effort with the Small Business Administration. Read more »
$100K NYC Business Innovation Challenge
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Apply today to win up to $100,000 in the NYC Business Innovation Challenge, which will reward companies that create business plans to offer their low-wage employees better benefits. Read more »
HUB Oakland Launches Through Kickstarter
Tue Jun 18, 2013
HUB Oakland succeeded in fully funding their Kickstarter and is on track to launch the newest addition to a global network of innovative new co-working spaces for community leaders and social entrepreneurs. Read more »
Hemp Industries Association Conference, Nov. 17-18
Tue Jun 18, 2013
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) Conference 2013 will be held Nov. 17-18, 2013 in Washington, DC. Attend the HIA Conference 2013 to learn the latest news about the hemp industry and network with your peers. Read more »
Oikocredit USA Summit 2013, Sept. 5-6
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Oikocredit USA is hosting their first national summit in Washington, DC on Sept. 5-6, 2013. The summit will convene investors from across the country, investment beneficiaries from around the globe, and leaders in the social investing and microfinance spheres. Read more »
People & Planet Awards - Sustainable Food
Sun Jun 09, 2013
Congratulations to our winners of the People & Planet Award for outstanding leadership in sustainable food! Find out who won and learn about the next opportunity to win $5,000 for your business.
Read more »Featured Green Business Trends
Gap and Walmart Refuse to Protect Bangladeshi Workers
Tue Jun 18, 2013
After the horrific garment factory collapse in Bangladesh which claimed the lives of over 1,100 workers, pressure from antisweatshop advocates convinced 40 more companies to join a critical safety accord---but Gap and Walmart aren’t among them. Read more »
Striking Walmart Workers Bring Demands to Shareholders Meeting
Tue Jun 18, 2013
Low wage Walmart associates took their calls to increase pay, end retaliation, and improve supply chain oversight to the glitzy annual shareholders meeting of the nation’s largest employer. Read more »
LAUNCH Global Initiative Seeks Green Fabrics Innovators
Tue Jun 18, 2013
The LAUNCH Global Initiative seeks applicants for its 2013 Systems Challenge, to support innovations in fabric materials made with a focus on positive social and environmental impact. Read more »
Bangladesh Factory Collapse Kills 1,100 Garment Workers
Tue May 14, 2013
A deadly garment factory building collapse killed more than 1,100 workers in Bangladesh. The tragedy has put immense pressure on big brands to overhaul supply chain protections.
Read more »1,000 New York Businesses Reject Fracking
Tue May 14, 2013
New Yorkers Against Fracking, a coalition of diverse organizations that oppose fracking, announced that over 1,000 businesses had signed on in support of a statewide ban on fracking, joining health groups, political organizations, consumer groups, and environmental organizations.
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