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SUMMARY:Small Business Playbook 2022
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Amidst Uncertainty\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a summer of uncertainty for small businesses\, as inflation continues to reach record highs. With a possible recession on the horizon\, it is more important than ever for entrepreneurs to think strategically and bolster all facets of their business in order to withstand today’s turbulence\, and emerge stronger for a better tomorrow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CNBC Small Business Playbook virtual summit will offer insight and advice from top experts on how businesses can hedge against inflation\, supply chain disruptions\, labor challenges and more.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda subject to change\, more sessions and speakers to be announced. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMultiple economic headwinds have converged to present the perfect storm for small businesses. We’ll break down the latest data to examine the state of small business in America\, and the road ahead.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Wade\, National Federation of Independent Business Research Center\, Executive Director \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterviewer: Kate Rogers\, CNBC Restaurant and Small Business Correspondent \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHEDGING AGAINST THE BIG THREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInflation\, labor shortages\, and supply chain disruptions are the three biggest challenges small business owners are currently facing. We’ll discuss ideas to lessen the strain and alleviate the pain.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNada Sanders\, Northeastern University\, Distinguished Professor\, Supply Chain Management \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffrey Robinson\, Rutgers University\, Provost and Executive Vice-Chancellor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFROM BUSTING RHYMES TO BUSINESS OWNER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe’s a Grammy-award-winning rapper who recently added a new title to his resume: small business owner. Macklemore will share how a pandemic hobby led to his newest venture\, and how he has applied many of the lessons learned in the music industry to his role as an entrepreneur. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMacklemore\, Rapper & Entrepreneur \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTRATEGY SESSIONS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSHE MADE IT: ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are so many obstacles that can often feel insurmountable for small business owners. That’s why perseverance is key. We’ll talk to two inspiring entrepreneurs who will share their inspiring stories of how they beat the odds\, overcame challenges\, and “made it\,” and how you can too.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterviewer: Jill Martin\, TODAY Show Lifestyle & Commerce Contributor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBETHENNY’S PLAYBOOK: BUSINESS IS PERSONAL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is possible for anyone to be successful\, according to a reality star turned self-made businesswoman. She’ll reveal the secrets to her unconventional rise\, why straight-talk and authenticity are key\, and how to bounce back after being knocked down.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBethenny Frankel\, Entrepreneur & Author \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterviewer: Sharon Epperson\, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSMALL BUSINESS EXCHANGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s your chance to engage with fellow business owners and exchange insight and ideas. Plus\, we’ll answer your questions\, and offer up pro-active steps you should take to navigate the challenges of today\, and successfully plan for tomorrow.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa Bradley\, 1863 Ventures\, Founder & General Partner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicardo Casas\, SCORE\, Assistant District Director \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE’s 2022 “Women Shaping the Agenda”
DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s eighth annual program in the “Women Shaping the Agenda” series will be held on Wednesday\, August 3rd from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoing Well By Doing Good: The Business Of ESG And How It’s Driving Positive Change In Energy And Environment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom board rooms to break rooms and beyond\, ESG is a hot topic. Once considered a tool for assessing socially conscious investment\, ESG (Environment\, Social\, Governance) factors are now considered a critical tool to help assess and manage risk\, performance and impact. Increased activism in areas like climate change\, social and environmental justice\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion have shone a spotlight on the ESG practices of companies across the globe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at NEWIEE’s 2022 Women Shaping the Agenda event to learn how ESG practices and reporting have become a driver for positive change in energy and environment. Our panelists will discuss strategic considerations\, opportunities and challenges\, and lessons learned as companies work to minimize their impact on the climate and communities while continuing to deliver financially. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Women Shaping The Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEWIEE’s Women Shaping the Agenda Series is an annual\, summer panel discussion among leaders in the industry\, featuring engaging dialog and debate on industry and policy topics in New England.  NEWIEE’s programming seeks to bring the energy and environmental sectors together with a particular focus on areas where they most closely intersect\, raising the voice of women professionals in solving today’s challenges and helping women to advance in their careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\nKeynote Address:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan BysiewiczConnecticut Lieutenant Governor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaney BrownSVP SustainabilityAvangrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia CurtisSVP SustainabilityJones Lang LaSalle \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKerry O’NeillCEOInclusive Prosperity Capital \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristine Shaw\, JD\, MBAPrincipal Investment Officer\, Corporate Governance & Sustainable InvestmentOffice of the CT Treasurer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeila DillonSVP Marketing & CommunicationsAmeresco \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/newiees-2022-women-shaping-the-agenda/
LOCATION:University of St. Joseph\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States
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SUMMARY:Can the Prudent Investor Also Be Responsible? The Challenge of Responsible Investing
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will provide insight into the investment philosophy that drives responsible investing and explore if and how fiduciaries may consider environmental\, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. What is “responsible investing”? What does ESG mean? How are responsible and ESG investments characterized? Is responsible investing a prudent choice for trustees? What factors should be considered? How can a trustee choose responsible investing and fulfill its fiduciary duty? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:Nicholas C. Ashburn\, PNC Bank NAJacqueline Motyl\, Fox Rothschild LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/pabarassn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/can-the-prudent-investor-also-be-responsible-the-challenge-of-responsible-investing/
LOCATION:Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel\, 107 6th Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global ESG and Sustainability Summit - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Driving positive change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStress on organizations today is unprecedented. More than ever before leaders need to be equipped to understand and respond to rapidly changing conditions and ensure the continued sustainability of their organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur environment\, society and the essential governance thereof is firmly interwoven into our future. We have a collective responsibility to pivot and transform our organizations to create\, preserve and avoid the erosion of value and ensure that we effectively steward our limited resources for future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us\, as global experts help us challenge the assumption that our current economic models can expand indefinitely\, and ask ourselves the uncomfortable questions that no one dares to ask. Can we find innovative solutions that grapple with the complexities ingrained within our environment and implanted deep within our society? Investigate the latest developments in governance from global thought leaders\, and catalyse new ideas as we all work towards a sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a globally interactive conversation about ESG\, Sustainability and beyond – what we do now affects our future.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Global Summit is hosted by the Good Governance Academy in association with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)\, The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA) and Global Business School Network (GBSN). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting organizations include the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)\, Central and East European Management (CEEMAN)\, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)\, Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI) and Association of African Business Schools (AABS).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMumbi Wachira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIvo Matser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndre Sobczak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAxel Krvatzky\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMette Morsing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLee Swan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWayne Visser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmand Bam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOwn Skae\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Kabuya\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nElif Ozkul Gokmen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMathias Falkenstein\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolynn Chalmers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathon Hanks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarry Boradman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
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