CoPower is a Canadian investment firm that is pioneering solutions in the field of green energy investment. Recently the company was awarded 2016 Social Enterprise of the Year at MaRS Social Finance Forum in Toronto, a title reserved for businesses driven towards...
Tackle Reading is a book, tour and movement dedicated to improving illiteracy in America, especially among elementary aged children in inner-city schools. Over 45 contributing writers shared their tips, advice, guidance, and stories that will motivate children,...
Rebuilding communities in emerging nations after a devastating earthquake or natural disaster is about more than just repairing damage. For Build Change, a global nonprofit social enterprise, it is an opportunity to build a foundation for safer, more prosperous...
I awaken to a sheet of mist blanketing the lakefront outside my window, underscoring an eerie yet magical sense of calm. Within the hour it will disappear, much like the stress I carried as baggage upon my arrival a day earlier. Indeed, as the mist evaporates, clarity...
So here’s the good news: shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of the questionable ingredients that many companies put in their products. Here’s the bad news: Not knowing where else to turn, these same shoppers look to brands that use marketing...
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a well-intentioned question sparking many ideas and pictures of the future. It’s often presented to children early on by a parent or teacher, and becomes a guiding force for decisions around course electives,...
