Socially Responsible Investing

Start-Up Capital for For-Profit Social Entrepreneurs, Part 2: A Resource Guide

Rachael Chong | Posted 11.16.2009 | Impact


Rachael Chong

For the second part of my series on start-up capital for social entrepreneurs, I've created a list of investors, incubators, networks and other resources that support start-up social ventures in the U.S.

Start-up Capital for For-Profit Social Entrepreneurs - Where the heck is it? Part 1.

Rachael Chong | Posted 10.28.2009 | Impact


Rachael Chong

With all the recent attention given to social entrepreneurs, when will we actually begin to see an acceptable level of investment directed towards these leaders of social change?

The Tomato, the Banker, and the Alderman

Flora Lazar | Posted 11.17.2008 | Chicago


Flora Lazar

The Despres Tomato's characteristic thin skin and fragility are probably not a reflection of the 100-year-old alderman who was known throughout his career for his tenacity.