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October 22, 2007Creating Value: Social Enterprise Club of Columbia Business School to Hold 2007 Social Enterprise Conference Oct. 26 |
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From Ascribe Newsfeed: The annual social enterprise conference at Columbia Business School features a diverse group of business leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors who challenge conventional thinking and define success in terms of social and environmental benefits, as well as financial returns. Building on previous years, the theme for the 2007 conference will be 'Creating Value' and will provide a forum for speakers and attendees to re-define how they create value in business and in society. The day will bring together industry leaders, students, academics and practitioners to discuss strategies and challenges facing organizations which seek to create value along dimensions beyond pure profits. Topics covered include the new challenges of philanthropy, the impact of green buildings on community development, and how best to encourage entrepreneurship in the developing world, among others. Mr. Cescau will be presented with the Benjamin Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics, which is given annually to an individual or representative of a business organization exemplifying the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct. The Social Enterprise Club empowers students to create social value in private and public enterprises. The Club provides networking opportunities and educational experiences for a range of social enterprise careers including: nonprofit management and consulting, corporate social responsibility, for-profit entrepreneurial endeavors, venture philanthropy, government and public finance, microfinance, and community and international development. The International Development Club provides a forum for MBAs seeking careers at the interface of business and international development, and creates opportunities for MBA students to consult to nonprofits, public sector organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures in developing countries. The Social Enterprise Program aims to inspire and prepare leaders who create social value in business, nonprofit and government organizations locally, nationally and internationally. More information is available at http://www2.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise/conference2007/.
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