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Aquinas College

Announcing: The 2007 Sustainable Business Sherpa Series!

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Are you a busy working professional looking to learn more about sustainable business principles and applications? Our Sustainable Business Sherpa Series may help you on your journey to sustainability. This three-part series offers an introduction to sustainable business, insights into social capital and practical approaches toward incorporating value-producing sustainability practices into your organization. Attend the series or any individual session.

The Sustainable Business Sherpa Series begins on March 21st with an introduction to Sustainable Business by Dr. Matt Tueth, Steelcase Foundation Professor of Sustainable Business and Chairperson of the Sustainable Business Department at Aquinas College. On April 24th, Deb Wickering, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Aquinas and William Stough, the CEO of Sustainable Research Group, will present two different perspectives on the strategies utilized by successful change agents and sustainability champions. Finally, Dr. Deb Steketee, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business at Aquinas, will finish up on May 8th focusing on the role of social capital in building shareholder and stakeholder value.

Space is limited to 20 attendees per session, so make your reservation early! A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 7am.

Presentations

The series is now complete.

Audience:

Business professionals from small and medium sized organizations

Location:

Aquinas College - Donnelly Conference Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost:

Members of the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Local First receive a discount on the workshop fee. Payment methods: PayPal, check, and money order.

MemberNon-Member
Per Session$40$50
Entire Series$100$125

Cancellation Policy:

If you find that you cannot attend the workshop after registering, please notify us as soon as possible so that we may extend the opportunity to attend to someone else. We will provide a refund of your registration less a $5 cancellation fee if notified at least 5 business days before the conference.

Funded by the Steelcase Foundation of Grand Rapids, Michigan
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