Net Impact Minneapolis
Net Impact Minneapolis is a network of leaders in the Twin Cities who use the power of business to make a positive impact, whether it’s environmental, social or economic. Net Impact serves as a collaborative forum where these leaders can learn from each other how to use their career skills to make a difference.
Events
March through May, Green Drinks hosted by Net Impact Minneapolis - Tue, 26 Jan 2010
March 10 / 6-7:30ish
Renewable Energy: Panel Discussion
April 14 / 6-7:30ish
Community Involvement: Discussion with Melanie Rieschl of Finnegans http://www.finnegans.org/
May 12 / 6-7:30ish
Life Cycle Assessment: Discussion with Paul Helgeson of Gold’n Plump http://www.goldnplump.com/
Venue:
Blarney Pub and Grill
http://www.blarneypubandgrill.com/
412 14th Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2006
Intersection of 14th Ave SE and SE 4th St in Dinkytown.
Street parking, or consider TAKING THE BUS!
February 10: Green Drinks, hosted by Net Impact Minneapolis - Tue, 26 Jan 2010
Green Careers: Discussion with Barbara Parks of Green Careertracks www.greencareertracks.com
February 10 / 6-7:30ish
Barbara Parks is the founder of Green Career Tracks, one of the first career coaching services in the U.S. launched in 2004 to promote careers that support environmental, social and economic justice. She specializes in career coaching for people who want to work [...]
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In the spring of 2009 The Minneapolis Professional Chapter achieved a silver rating. The silver rating reflects our on going efforts to engage and connect individuals in the Minneapolis area who share a commitment to sustainability.
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About
Net Impact Minneapolis is an organization of Twin Cities area professionals who represent a variety of business sectors. Our members are committed to practicing and promoting the principles of social responsibility throughout the local community and beyond. We also work with the Net Impact student chapter at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.
Our mission is to:
- Promote corporate social responsibility concepts among Twin Cities-area businesses.
- Provide area business professionals with networking and learning opportunities.
- Develop a collaborative environment for socially responsible area businesses.
- Build relationships with other socially responsible organizations in the Twin Cities.
Net Impact Minneapolis uses the power of business to make a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. By combining our members’ talent, energy, and commitment with the wealth of business, educational, and other resources in the Twin Cities area, we will work to make our community a vibrant center of socially responsible business activity.
The 2008 to 2009 Net Impact Minneapolis Steering Committee consists of:
Jeff Fyre
Paul Helgeson
BethMarie Ward
Adam Hankins
Dan Schibel
Elena Imaretska
Timothy Jackson
John Paul Stutzman
Previous Leadership Teams
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FAQ’s
What is Net Impact?
Net Impact is:
- A network of more than 13,000 new generation leaders committed to using the power of business to improve the world;
- A membership organization that brings MBAs, graduate students and young professionals together to network, learn and take action on socially responsible business issues;
- An organization that educates, equips and inspires members to use their business skills for social impact;
- An organization comprised of a central office (Net Impact central) and over 100 Net Impact chapters led by volunteers that work locally to carry out the Net Impact mission.
What is Net Impact Minneapolis?
Net Impact Minneapolis is an organization of Twin Cities Area professionals who represent a variety of business sectors. Our members are committed to practicing and promoting the principles of social responsibility throughout the local community and beyond. We also work with Net Impact student chapter at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.
What is Socially Responsible Business?
The term “socially responsible business” is most commonly applied to commercial enterprises (and their operations) that achieve business objectives while respecting ethical values, the rights of individuals and communities and the natural environment. It involves meeting (or exceeding) the legal, ethical, commercial and other expectations society has for business, and making decisions that fairly balance the claims of all key stakeholders — those who have an interest in or are otherwise affected by the business.
Essentially, therefore, a socially responsible business attaches at least as much importance to how commercial objectives are achieved as it does to the objectives themselves.
The term can be used to describe not only commercial operations that are conducted in a socially responsible manner — i.e. the business strikes an appropriate balance between the interests of all stakeholders — but also to organizations that use their business resources, methods and influence as tools to achieve positive social change.
What does it mean to be a member?
As a member of the Net Impact is interested in furthering the goals of Net Impact, and is willing to take part in events, projects, and outreach activities. Becoming a member will help Minneapolis metro area professionals by linking them with a vibrant community of people who are dedicated to furthering social responsibility, and opportunities to take part in Net Impact programs and fun events.
How do I join?
To join the Net Impact Minneapolis, simply fill out the “Receive Updates” form located on this page.
To join the Net Impact national organization, visit the Net Impact national website.
Who can be a member?
Anyone who is interested in using the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact to improve our community. Net Impact Minneapolis is a great place for former Net Impact student members to continue their efforts, but it is not necessary to have been a member in school, or even to have been to business school. Net Impact Minneapolis is open to professionals of all ages and diverse interests.