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ASBN 2022 Building a Regenerative Just & Prosperous Economy
Partner Event Remaking American Democracy: The Ballot and Beyond
Your organization’s name is proud to co-sponsor “Remaking American Democracy: The Ballot and Beyond†in partnership with the Workers Circle on Tuesday, November 1, from 7:00-8:00pm ET. ASL and closed captioning will be provided.
American Democracy is under attack and what we do next will determine the course of history. Join journalist Ari Berman, Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright, historian Hasia Diner, artist V.L. Cox, singer-songwriter Jean Rohe, and activists across the nation to build the multiracial, multicultural democracy we need. Get an up-to-the minute picture of the challenges facing our democracy and explore the cultural, historical, and grassroots power of “we the people†to fight forward for the America we must become. Connect with others and learn about actions you can take for strategic impact before the November 8 elections and beyond.
Partner Event Advocate Where You Are: Local Policy Training for Sustainable Businesses
Join B Lab U.S. & Canada, the American Sustainable Business Network, and Ceres for a policy advocacy training focused on how B Corps and sustainable businesses can make a difference at the local, state and provincial levels. We will hear from seasoned experts, local elected officials, and companies who have made an impact in their community. We’ll provide information on getting started in local advocacy, identifying community partners, and navigating complex politics.
ASBN Event Alaska Native Economic Wellbeing Journey
This curated journey will enable you to learn firsthand how Alaska Native cultures continue to thrive through building regenerative local economies that enhance cultural values. From fishing villages to Native boardrooms, the week has been carefully curated by Alaska Native leaders to showcase the connectivity among communities, businesses, healing, cultural arts, subsistence lifestyle, and what it takes to steward regional ecosystems. The week will also include a deep exploration of Resilience Circles, an innovative model to grow Alaska Native businesses through a wellbeing-first approach.
Partner Event Fixing Outmoded Election Laws for Business and the Economy
Fixing our outmoded election laws is not partisan; it is critical for business and the economy.
Due to loopholes in poorly written election laws, including the Failed Election Law of 1845 and the Electoral Count Act of 1887, there is a real risk that two candidates could claim the presidency, that Congress would be unable to make a determination, and a constitutional crisis would ensue.
Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or member of another party, we need a stable democracy in which everyone agrees on the rules. It is in the interest of the business community to prevent the crisis that could occur in the event of a disputed election.
The Electoral Count Reform Reform Act (ECRA) has been introduced by a bipartisan group of senators. We need the business community to step up and support their efforts before the 2022 elections so that we can avoid the potential risk to our government and economy in 2024.
This meeting brings together election law experts, Professors Rick Pildes (NYU) and Ned Foley (Ohio State University), and political science scholars, Stanford Professors Larry Diamond and Didi Kuo, to provide insights on the specific pieces of legislation being negotiated and provide a forum for our reform organizations to discuss priorities, share insights on ongoing congressional negotiations, and answer questions. A senate staffer will update us on the bill’s progress. Robin Weaver, president emerita of the Women’s National Republican Club, will act as moderator.
Please join us for this important and timely conversation hosted by Business for America, Leadership Now Project, Protect Democracy, and Reform Elections Now.
A Zoom link to the webinar will be emailed to you once registration is complete.
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Member Event ASBN-BizNGO Safer Chemicals Public Policy
The ASBN-BizNGO Safer Chemicals Public Policy Work Group features in-depth analyses by policy experts, monitors federal and state chemical policy initiatives, and engages in and comments on initiatives where we have expertise. The frame for our engagements is the four Principles for Safer Chemicals: 1) know and disclose; 2) assess and avoid hazards; 3) commit to continuous improvement; and 4) support public policy initiatives and standards that advance the first three principles. We approach policy initiatives in a non-partisan, balanced, objective, and technical manner.
Participants in the Public Policy Work Group are businesses and NGOs interested in policy engagements.
Contact [] David Levine to participate
Member Event Livable Planet
It’s “back to school†time, and thus, on Thursday, September 8, 1-2:30 PM EST, we’re inviting you to an interactive “Back from Summer†meet-up. We’ll each get a minute or two to share our work for a sustainable and just economy.We’ll update you on work we did with Collective Transitions, exploring the question, “How do we model/practice a responsible living systems culture among ourselves and AS MEMBERS of the ASBN network to ensure a livable planet?â€. And we’d like to talk about the opportunities this fall, including time set aside for this group at the ASBN Conference.
Contact[] Thulasi Sivalingamto participate
Partner Event Securing Your Vote: Business Briefing on PA Election Operations with Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman
The Pennsylvania Business community has an essential role to play in the November 2022 General Election. Through ensuring that accurate election information is distributed, we can have confidence that our elections are secure, accessible and efficient.
On September 7th, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman will brief PA’s business community on her department’s efforts for November 2022, and how we can maximize the engagement of employees, customers, and community members in the next election.
Learn about the steps state and county officials are taking to account for the large number of expected mail-in ballots, report the results in a timely manner, and make sure the security systems are in place to guarantee that every valid ballot is counted. The goal, as Ms. Chapman will explain, is to administer the election in a way so that the results are widely trusted.
Ms. Chapman previously served as executive director of Deliver My Vote. She also held senior leadership positions at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and other nonpartisan, nonprofit election reform and advocacy organizations. From 2015 to 2017, Chapman served as policy director at the PA Department of State, advancing key agenda items including the implementation of electronic voter registration.
ASBN Live The Case for Carbon Labeling
From Adidas and Allbirds, to Numi Tea, to Just Salad, we’re seeing carbon labels pop up on the products we buy and sell. As a business leader, should I be getting in on the game? In this talk,Kayalin Akens-Irby(Planet FWD) will explore the growing trend of carbon labeling and what it is, discuss the business case for doing it, and how you can credibly measure the carbon footprint of your products to get started carbon labeling today.
Partner Event Alaska Native Economic Wellbeing Journey
This curated journey will enable you to learn firsthand how Alaska Native cultures continue to thrive through building regenerative local economies that enhance cultural values. From fishing villages to Native boardrooms, the week has been carefully curated by Alaska Native leaders to showcase the connectivity among communities, businesses, healing, cultural arts, subsistence lifestyle, and what it takes to steward regional ecosystems. The week will also include a deep exploration of Resilience Circles, an innovative model to grow Alaska Native businesses through a wellbeing-first approach.
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