The line dividing for profit companies and for purpose charities used to be firm. People worked in companies to make money. If you were fortunate, you were able to put aside some of your hard-earned cash (either wages or corporate profits). Then, you could donate some of your personal savings or corporate profits to charities [...]
Bringing together for profit and for purpose: Moving from “Me” to “We”
Monday, July 5th, 2010Tags: Benefit Company, blog, charity, community integrity, corporate integrity, for purpose company, social entrepreneur
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Maryland First State in Union to Pass Benefit Corporation Legislation
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010by B Lab/B Corporation Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law the nation’s first legislation creating Benefit Corporations, a new class of corporations required to create benefit for society as well as shareholders. Unlike traditional corporations, Benefit Corporations must by law create a material positive impact on society; consider how decisions affect employees, community and [...]
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