Imagine a future where your employees are deeply invested in the success of your business, passionately working towards a shared vision. Welcome to the world of Employee Ownership! In this dynamic and inspiring conference session, explore how transferring ownership to your dedicated team not only preserves the fruits of your labor, but also unlocks the door to exponential growth and satisfaction while having a lasting impact on community.
ASBN Lobby Training
Members who wish to attend the lobby day(s) on June 13 and/or June 14 will need to attend a brief refresher training on lobbying and what to expect when meeting with legislators. This training is scheduled for May 17th at 1 pm EST and will last approximately 1 hour. Register here. Members who plan to attend meetings on the Hill on June 13th and/or June 14th, must register for the training.
For more information please contact Abby Maxwell at [] amaxwell@asbnetwork.org
ASBN Philadelphia Member Happy Hour
Meet fellow American Sustainable Business Network members for happy hour in Philly!
This happy hour will be directly following the ASBN Investors Circle Philadelphia Chapter Meeting. We will be informally gathering at Gatehouse (across the street from our usual IC meeting place) Members can invite prospective non-members to join! Please have them register with the Non-Member Ticket. See the Happy Hour menu here
ASBN-BizNGO Safer Chemicals Public Policy
The ASBN-BizNGO Safer Chemicals Public Policy Working group focuses on public policy initiatives at the state and federal level. This meeting will cover: · PFAS updates · Plastics & Toxics: including California AB 1290: Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act · SAICM Beyond 2020 update & discussion · FTC Green Guide · Cosmetics
California AB 496 — prohibits the sale in California of personal care products (cosmetics) that contain any one of 26 highly toxic chemicals, all of which the European Union has banned from use in cosmetics sold in the EU (see attachments) Washington State
Contact[] dlevine@asbnetwork.orgto participate
Working Groups are open to ASBN Members only
ASBN Member Town Hall
Calling all American Sustainable Business Network members! Join us for a town hall on 2/22 to hear about what ASBN has in store for 2023- policy efforts, events, and more. We will address your responses to the Member survey and answer any questions. This is an open discussion with ASBN staff and fellow members. Get to know us and each other- while we get to know you and how we can serve you best!
Just and Sustainable Economy Gathering- NYC
Join policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who are developing and advocating for solutions that support an equitable, regenerative, and just economy that benefits all – people and planet.
Locally-sourced snacks will be served alongside a cash bar
This event is open to ASBN members, their guests, and folks interested in learning more about the American Sustainable Business Network.RSVP by February 6th.
About our Host Venue:
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Cultivating Change: Accelerating the Shift to Purpose-Driven Business
The American Sustainable Business Network has always led from the front, showcasing values-based leadership, social ventures, corporate social responsibility, and the ‘triple bottom line.’ Today, as ‘purpose’ goes mainstream, we have a profound opportunity to reshape the way the world does business.
Mike Rowlands, CEO of long-time ASBN member Junxion Strategy, will be joined by Coro Strandberg, Canada’s leading thinker on the role of purpose in business for this inspiring conversation about the evolution of purpose-based business, leading practices you can implement, and the potential of purpose to shape an economy that serves the common good.
The Round Table Dialogue Series: Leading Through the Lens of Namwayut
The Round Table Dialogue Series: Leading Through the Lens of Namwayut| Hosted by ASBN MemberGlobal Round Table Leadership| LinkedIn Live
Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, OBC, OC is a Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk people, Ambassador for Reconciliation Canada, Chair of the Native American Leadership Alliance for Peace and Reconciliation, and the 2016 winner of the Indspire Lifetime Achievement Award. Lori Hanau and Chief Joseph will be in dialogue about how we can uplift each other through sharing leadership, power, responsibility and meaning.
Livable Planet
The Livable Planet Working Group [RELINK LOCAL] is dedicated to identifying systems and solutions that enable all life to thrive. We work together to enhance these living-systems, tending to personal, team, community and global wellbeing.
Meets the first Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:15pm ET.
Contact[] thulasi@asbnetwork.orgto join
Working Groups are open to ASBN Members only.Sign up to be a member [RELINK LOCAL]to participate.
How to Develop a Kicka** Email and SMS Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Email and SMS are powerful as they are the two marketing channels ecommerce brands actually “own.†When potential customers subscribe, you’ve been given special permission to enter into people’s inbox, which gives you a prime opportunity to build meaningful relationships. However, with great power comes great responsibility.
During this session, we’ll share the key lessons we’ve learned working with mission-driven brands to optimize their email and SMS strategies to drive sustainable growth.
