#SPECTRUM hosted by Social Capital Markets and Conscious Company Media brought together some of Atlanta's leading social entrepreneurs for a conversation around access, inclusion and impact. Highlights below. ... See more

"A lot of people are surprised that we are a for-profit company, since we have what seems to be a non-profit mission: helping children discover, love and eat their fruits and vegetables. I believe that there is and should be space for companies to address critical public health issues, and the social impact community makes this possible."

Read more from Erin Croom of Small Bites Adventure Club on GSIC's blog: https://gasocialimpact.com/erin-croom-small-bites-adventure-club/ ... See more

"The projected net worth for Blacks in 2053 is $0. That is not for you and for me, but that is for the children we are creating solutions for today. Brown Toy Box produces STEAM-themed subscription boxes, children’s products and in-class experiences all designed to not only change the way Black children see themselves and what is possible for their futures, but to also disrupt, dismantle and destroy that abysmal forecast."

Read more about Terri-Nichelle Bradley's great work on our blog: https://gasocialimpact.com/terri-nichelle-bradley-brown-toy-box/ ... See more

Agenda and speaker lineup just released for #SPECTRUM in Atlanta, GA June 12-13 with @SocialCapitalMarkets and @ConsciousCoMag. Flash Ticket Sale May 23-27 only! Don’t miss joining the conversation on how to close the racial wealth gap & create systems to support entrepreneurs and business leaders of color. Register using our partner code "NP_GSIC" at https://t.co/REKzIPMydb ... See more

The next innovation boom isn’t coming from New York or San Francisco — it’s radiating from cities like Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis, with a new wave of talented pioneers who are building game-changing socially conscious solutions across industries. The fastest-growing population of Americ... ... See more

University of Georgia MBA student Zack Godfrey is challenging business owners in Georgia to rethink their practices and consider using their companies as a force for good through his Campus Sustainability Grant.

This project connects students with businesses to help companies improve their social and environmental impact on their communities by implementing sustainable practices. The ultimate goal of this clinic is to help local businesses improve their operations and to give students tools to be able to make a difference in their careers.

To read more, check out GSIC's blog: https://gasocialimpact.com/uga-campus-sustainability-grants/ or watch Zach in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=jsUYQaw9FZw. ... See more

The Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee disappointed the social impact community in failing to vote in favor of HB230, the Georgia Benefit Corporation Act.

There are more than 1,200 B Corps across the country and more than 2,500 globally across 50 countries. Most in the US are concentrated in the 34 states that have already passed benefit corporation legislation.

Right now, Georgia is trailing other states and needs to catch up. Until Georgia adopts benefit corporation legislation, Georgia companies wishing to run their business as a part of the impact economy, appeal to younger workers that prefer to be employed by a company that cares and makes a difference, and be able to attract the fastest growing segment of investment capital, impact funds, must go elsewhere, like neighboring states Florida and South Carolina, to incorporate.

Read more from GSIC's own Jeff Woodward below.

https://gasocialimpact.com/hb230-georgia-benefit-corporation-act/ #BCorp ... See more

On May 16, 2019, Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) officially announced to its members that Atlanta will host the 2020 National Conference.

As the leading association for the field, MIE is the go-to resource for social investors to connect, access resources and build their impact investing practice. Slated to take place May 11-13 in downtown Atlanta, the convening will attract all of the leading experts in the field and highlight many of our region’s most impactful successes in the social sector.

https://gasocialimpact.com/press-release-mie-2020-announcement/ ... See more

Last evening's "Siggie" Awards- named for Sig Mosley, Managing Partner of Mosley Ventures- recognized some of the unsung heroes in the Atlanta startup community: early-stage investors.

The inaugural winner was Priyanka Desai of Emory Impact Investing Group, congrats! ... See more

"True triple bottom line thinking is not about doing well and doing good, but rather about doing well by doing good. Strong triple bottom line companies seek to operate in a way that creates value in all three realms simultaneously [people, planet, profit]. It’s about more of all, not some of each, and it requires a business to be honest about the harms it inflicts and authentic in seeking to eliminate those harms."

Read more from The Ray C. Anderson Foundation's Executive Director, John Lanier, on our blog: https://gasocialimpact.com/triple-bottom-line-approach/ and see an example of business for good in the video about Interface's approach below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-X1wz6hmzg ... See more

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's Overview video. Ray Anderson traditionally sent ideas to Interface associate on "gray notes." That part of his legacy is celebra...

Social Capital Markets is now accepting #SOCAP19 Social Entrepreneur Scholarship applications! This year, the SOCAP Entrepreneur Scholarship program will bring up to 150 of the most innovative social entrepreneurs from around the world to the SOCAP conference in San Francisco. Scholarship winners receive a free full conference pass to SOCAP19 (valued at $1595), admission to the Impact Accelerator @SOCAP, and more. Apply today! http://bit.ly/2Irb08f ... See more