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The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston (SBN) was founded in 1988 and we’ve been changing the way greater Boston does business ever since. The business strategies, solutions, and values that SBN is promoting are even more meaningful in the context of the current economic crisis as we work together to build a new economy. We've recently revised our mission statement:

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) engages business and community leaders in building economies that are green, local, and fair.

SBN leads several innovative programs including:
  • Local First business networks
  • Sustainable Business Leader Program (SBLP)
  • The 10% Shift
  • Local food Collaborations
  • Entrepreneur Roundtables and Programs
  • Conferences and Workshops

Please check out this website to learn about these innovative programs.

 
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The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston is a founding member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE).

We encourage you to learn more about this exciting, growing international movement, which has more than 50 Local First campaigns across the U.S. and Canada.

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SBN's Sixth ALLocal Dinner

Thursday, July 22nd, 6 pm - 9 pm

The Local Food Committee of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) invites you to our Sixth ALLocal Dinner at Boston's latest restaurant to source local food: Restaurant Laura


Join us for a special evening featuring a traditional Cape Verdean four course dinner for $45.

Cape Verdean cuisine depends upon fresh ingredients sourced locally and enhanced with Cape Verdean wine, rum and other drink specialties. For those interested, during the bar time from 6 - 7 pm, there will be a tour of the owner's wine cellar, one of the best sources for Cape Verdean wines and spirits in Boston. Live Cape Verdean and Jazz music will enhance the ambiance during the dinner.

Arlindo and Laura Correia are co-owners of Restaurant Laura and Cape Verdean Liquors next door. Laura has combined her cooking experience from one of the world's top hotel restaurants with her understanding and love of Cape Verdean cuisine, a blend of Portugese and African flavors, herbs, sauces, vegetables, fruits, seafood and meat. Arlindo brings his knowledge of wines and spirits, his love of jazz and Cape Verdean music and his devotion to local community and friends.This promises to be a very special evening.

What: Four Course Meal: Arlindo & Laura share Cape Verdean dining. Bar with Cape Verdean wine, other spirits and wine cellar tour. Prepared with 100% New England grown and processed food.

Where: Restaurant Laura
688 Columbia Road
Dorchester Ctr, MA 02125
(617) 825-9004


When: Thursday, July 22  from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
6 pm: Wine & Cocktails, Appetizers, Wine Cellar Tour
7 pm: Dinner begins

Menu: 4 courses; choice of fish or vegetarian entree

Price: $45 (not including beverages and beverage gratuity)

To register please: CLICK HERE!

ALL = Absolutely Local & Luscious!

 

This event is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. And is produced in partnership with Boston Localvores and Slow Food Boston.



 
The 21st SBN Conference on Sustainable Business

Connecting Our Local Economy

"Building New Networks"

You are invited to join local business leaders from throughout Greater Boston for SBN's Annual Conference on Sustainable Business.

Thursday, June 3, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

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This year's conference will focus on:

  • Transforming our local food economy
  • Greening local businesses and reducing our carbon footprint
  • Growing and sustaining local businesses and building local entrepreneurship

Keynote Speakers:

  • Woody Tasch, Chairman and President of Slow Money
  • Robert Glassman, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Wainwright Bank & Trust Co.
Agenda:

8:00 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 am - Welcome & Introduction

8:45 am - Opening Keynote Speaker, Woody Tasch

10:15 am - Break

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Morning Interactive Workshops:
"Local  business is the key to a strong local food system--The evolution of a food entrepreneur!"

"How Coop's Compete in the Free Enterprise System--Making Business Democracy Real."

"Building Local Economies Throughout New England."

12:00 pm - Lunch

1 pm - 2:30 pm Afternoon Interactive Workshops:
"The Greening of Local Independent Businesses"

"Localized Economic Development in Upham's Corner in Dorchester"

"Growing a Strong Local and Regional Food System"

2:30 pm - Break

3:00 pm - Closing Keynote Speaker, Robert Glassman

4:30 pm - Adjourn

 

It pays to be Local, Green, and Fair. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to grow your business and build a strong local economy.

 

Price:
SBN Members $95
Non-members $120


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Non-Members Click Here

Half Day Price:

SBN Members($55) Click Here

Non-Members($65) Click Here

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Adritha at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Beyond Taste: A Critical Conversation About Food

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

5:00 – 6:15 pm

Needham-Wellesley Room, Olin Hall, Babson College

As consumers, the food industry touches us all. As ethical business students, we have a responsibility to understand its mechanics. In the U.S., retail food is a trillion dollar industry. Add agriculture and that figure approaches two trillion. Beyond popular topics of taste and cuisine, an informed understanding of the industry demands that we look at the issues in our food system. It is our aim that this event will raise awareness within our community and serve as a springboard to future discussion and action.

The Issues

In an effort to deliver tangible value in 1-½ hours, we will tackle only 3 or 4 of the core topics below. Choices will be based on the panelists’ individual expertise and the presumed interests of our audience.

  • Nutrition
  • The global food crisis
  • Responsible sourcing
  • Waste management
  • Sustainable “premiums” and the true costs of food
  • Financing sustainable agriculture
  • Access – school lunch program, urban agriculture
  • Career opportunities and entrepreneurship in sustainable food

Panelists

  • Willow Blish, Chapter Leader, Slow Food Boston
  • Alice Leung, Founder and CEO, Top Sprouts (Babson MBA ’09)
  • Lee Kane, Regional Forager and Eco Czar, Whole Foods Market
  • Social-investing panel seat – TBD

Target Audience

We anticipate two audiences: Newbies and Networkers. Newbies have minimal knowledge of the industry. Their takeaway is tangible initial data, which we hope will serve to inform their future choices both as consumers and business leaders. Networkers are familiar with the landscape. Their takeaway is networking opportunities with panelists and one another.

To RSVP or for additional information please contact Rachel Greenberger at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
At Boston College: A Public Conversation on Sustainability: Business, the Environment & Social Justice

Leadership for Change Proudly Presents:

A Public Conversation on Sustainability: Business, the Environment & Social Justice

Friday, February 5, 2010
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Boston College, Gasson 100


You are invited to participate in a public seminar and dialog on sustainability practices with business leaders, community members, and scholars. Our conversation will include representatives from Staples, Genzyme, Harvard University, US Fish and Wildlife Service, William A. Berry & Sons, Inc., and The United Illuminating Company.

This event is sponsored by Leadership for Change, a program of the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics at Boston College.

The $25 Seminar fee includes lunch.

Receive a $10 discount if you are Leadership for Change Alumni, Boston College Alumni, or SBN Member. RSVP by January 29 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information please contact Rebecca Rowley at 617-552-2709.

 
Third ALLocal Dinner – Absolutely Local and Luscious!

Eat Local Food & Meet Local People: Tuesday, January 12th 6:30-9:00

This event is currently sold out! Please check back soon for information on future ALLocal Dinners.

SBN is hosting its third ALLocal Dinner in Lexington at Nourish, a new restaurant owned by former SBN board member, Karen Masterson. All ingredients in the four course meal will be sourced, processed, delivered, prepared and eaten! as close to Lexington as possible, stretching out through MA into New England. In January, an all local meal is a real challenge and Organic Renaissance of Lexington has agreed to source and provide the local ingredients as a sponsor. Between courses, guests will shift places for more meeting opportunities and Karen will speak about her commitment as a community focused restaurant to work with area farms and businesses. Attended by food growers, producers, distributors, retailers, writers, etc., these evenings sell out very quickly.

What: Four Course Meal with owner's description of the food sources. Rotating seats every course for great meeting opportunities. Prepared with 100% New England grown and processed food. Sponsored by SBN & Organic Renaissance

Where: nourish, 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA In Lexington Center right by the Minuteman Bike Trail

When: Tuesday, January 12th from 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Cocktails, Networking, Seating: 6:30pm

Dinner begins: 7 pm and seating rotates every course

Menu: 4 courses with choice of a vegan or poultry entree

Price: $40 Transportation: MBTA bus routes #62 and #76, serving Alewife Station, stop nearby Parking available in the lot directly behind the restaurant

Funds Benefit: Sustainable Business Network's Local Food Committee

 
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Sustainable Business Leader Program


small_final_sbl_logoThe Sustainable Business Leader Program (SBLP), in partnership with SBN, offers a six-step program to meet the unique needs & challenges of local businesses in their pursuit to become more sustainable. We provide ongoing technical assistance that is affordable, actionable and practical.
 

SBN Business Sponsors & Members

(SBLP Members Listed in Green)


1369 Coffee House
Aceti Associates
Applied Ecologics
Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs
Balance & Beam
Bamboo Fencer
Bartlett Communications
Bluebirds
Boston Building Materials Co-op
Boston Duck Tours
Boston Organics
Cambridge Brewing Company
Cambridge Naturals
Capital Paper Recycling
Chapman Construction/Design
Chaps Services
Ciclismo Classico
City Feed and Supply
City Fresh Foods
Downtown Wine and Spirits
Costa Fruit & Produce
Cresa Partners
Down:2:Earth
Dancing Deer Baking Co
Didriks
The Distillery
Economy Hardware
Edible Boston
Equal Exchange
Evergreen Consulting & Training
Exemplar Companies, Inc.
First Call Trucking and Courier
The Fishmonger
Fornax Bakery
Gentle Giant Moving Company
Global InterAction
Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar
Greener Everyday Consulting
Griffin Properties
Grassroots Giving Group
Greenward
Hamersleys Bistro
Harvard Bookstore
Harvest Co-op
Henry Bear’s Park
Howard Stein Hudson Associates, Inc.
Karma Yoga
Katsiroubas Brothers
Leadership for Change,
Boston College
Leah Bloom Communications
LittleFoot Energy
Liz’s Hair Care
State Room
Lobster.com
The Longfellow Clubs
The MathWorks
Meridian Consulting Group
Metro Pedal Power
New Boston Fund
Newton Distributing
Nitsch Engineering
novick : creative
OMBE
The Organic Mattress
The Parthenon Group
The Pet Caberet
Rate It Green
Recycline
Red Sun Press
Reflection Films
Roxbury Technology
Russell’s Garden Center
Save That Stuff
The Smith Print
Snap Chef
Spencer Organ Company Inc
Sophia’s Grotto
Spynergy
Stone Hearth Pizza
Sustainable Life Solutions
Sustainnovation Consulting
SymbioSus Sustainability Consulting
Tarlow Breed Hart & Rogers
Taza Chocolate
TAGS Hardware
Tech Networks of Boston
Tel-Affinity
Think Green Design
TRANS FORM
Trillium Asset Management
Ula Cafe
Vim Fitness Spa & Salon
Veggie Planet
Wainwright Bank & Trust
 
 
 
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