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A good kind of group think builds sustainable small businesses

Ernesto Sirolli taps into the collective genius of communities.

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Social Capital Markets conference buzzes with ideas for funding social change

With the economy in disarray, it's a little counterintuitive that a conference on funding social causes would be booming.

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Social entrepreneurs go mainstream

Never let a crisis go to waste. Social entrepreneurs take this economic upheaval to be a blessing, providing a chance for business to transition from an anonymous, complex system to one that is direct and transparent.

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How to Build a Green Future

Sort Through the Sounds of Discontent to Find Notes of Change

Chicago, IL

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Green Think Tank for Disability Community and Green Paratransit

The disability community is seldom sought out or included in planning for green economy, green jobs, vegan lifestyles, van pooling, healthcare based on green principles, and green festivals though 1 in 5 persons in the United States is disabled. Dr. Ayo Maat proposes to change this.

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Dr. Richard Swanson, Founder and CTO of SunPower Corp, "We Are Completely Dependent on Fossil Fuels"

Dr. Richard Swanson, President, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of SunPower Corporation, believes that the end of fossil fuels in near. Find out how this global entrepreneurs on creating a 'soft' landing to our current energy problem and what lies in our way.