SVN: Will Your Idea Change the Way the World Does Business?

http://coolmel.gaia.com — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:07:27 GMT

hi all!

i just want to give Social Venture Network (SVN) a shout out. check this out and pass it along your network! thanks!

SVN Innovation Awards
Will Your Idea Change the Way the World Does Business?

For twenty years, SVN members have transformed the way the world does business. From the organic revolution to fair trade to socially responsible investing and so much more, our members pioneered a movement to use business to create a more just and sustainable world.

It's a great moment. But we believe that we're only beginning to make the world a better place through business.

As SVN looks to the future, we're committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation of innovative, socially responsible business and nonprofit entrepreneurs. That's why we have created the Social Venture Network Innovation Awards. Award recipients will be selected through a new contest: “Imagine What's Next: Ideas that Will Change the Way the World Does Business.” Our goal is to empower the leaders of emerging enterprises to benefit from SVN's network and resources, connect with our highly accomplished members, and elevate their impact at work and throughout the world.

Download application →
(Word doc)

Contest rules →

SVN Innovation Awards
The SVN Innovation Award recipients will each receive:

SVN Membership: A one-year complimentary membership to SVN
2007 Fall Conference: Complimentary registration and special recognition at SVN's 2007 Fall Conference at the Estancia La Jolla in San Diego, CA
Mentorship: Advice and assistance from an accomplished SVN member/mentor
Promotion: Prominent recognition on SVN's website for one year
Press: Prominent recognition by our partners in late 2007

Eligibility

Applicants must currently hold positions as leaders (CEOs, executive directors, founders, or equivalent) of a business or nonprofit based in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec)
The new idea being entered into the contest should have been implemented (or started being implemented) less than five years ago
The idea must have the potential for creating a positive social impact on the business sector.

Contest application →

Contest official rules →

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SVN: Will Your Idea Change the Way the World Does Business?