{"id":538,"date":"2011-01-31T11:04:32","date_gmt":"2011-01-31T18:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/frankish\/"},"modified":"2014-04-28T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2014-04-28T21:20:37","slug":"business-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/frankish\/selected-projects\/selected-projects-2\/business-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"2011: Business Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"

How can businesses help create a better society?<\/strong><\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to view an interactive application<\/strong><\/a> about what businesses, social enterprises, government, and consumers\/community can do to help businesses become more engaged in creating healthier and sustainable communities.<\/p>\n

This interactive application is based on what was shared at a forum in February 2011. The notice of the event is shown at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n

Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

While some ideas were shared at the forum, there are more resources available for those who are interested in engaging businesses to help create healthier, sustainable communities. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Here are some resources to check out:<\/p>\n

Social Purpose for Small Business<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: Canadian Business Online Blog by Paul Klein
\nThis blog post<\/strong><\/em> lists some practical ideas that small businesses could implement to support their communities.<\/p>\n

Enterprising Non-profits Promotional Video<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: enterprising non-profits
\nThis video<\/strong><\/em> explains what social enterprises are.<\/p>\n

Corporate Social Responsibility: An Implementation Guide for Business<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: International Institute for Sustainable Development
\nThis guide<\/strong><\/em> presents a systematic approach to help businesses, including small businesses, develop a strategy of corporate social responsibility.<\/p>\n

10% of Sales Will Be Donated to Your Favorite Charity<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: Canadian Business Online Blog by Paul Klein
\nThis blog post<\/strong><\/em> provides some tips on maximizing investment in cause-related marketing, which has become mainstream.<\/p>\n

Social Hiring<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: Impakt
\nThis video<\/strong><\/em> shows a case example of \u201csocial hiring\u201d (employing job-ready individuals who have experienced difficulty entering or getting back into the workforce).<\/p>\n

The Volunteer Continuum<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation
\nThe document<\/strong><\/em> outlines the strategy that the PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation used to increase volunteer engagement rates and maintain high employee volunteer satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Goodpurpose 4th Annual Global Study<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: Goodpurpose
\nThis news release<\/strong><\/em> reports on research that found that commitment to supporting good causes is increasing worldwide. The full report can be accessed through the Goodpurpose website upon registration.<\/p>\n

Rethinking Capitalism<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: Harvard Business Review (via channels.com)
\nThis video<\/strong><\/em> shows an interview with Michael E. Porter, who is a Harvard University professor who published an article (with Mark R. Kramer) in the Harvard Business Review (2011) on the idea of \u201ccreating shared value.\u201d The premise is that companies can create products and services that benefit not only the company but also society.<\/p>\n

Sustainable Purchasing Guide<\/strong><\/a>
\nSource: Metro Vancouver
\nThis guide<\/strong><\/em> presents an approach to sustainable purchasing with some examples of success stories. In addition to small- and medium-sized companies, the guide is also useful for large companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n

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Note: This is a past event. The notice below is shown for information purposes only.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
\n2:30pm – 4:30pm
\nVancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall
\n475 Alexander Street (click here for directions\/map)<\/a><\/p>\n

Light refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n