Social Venture Network

[David Beans]

Social Venture Network is unlike other business associations. SVN is made up of nearly 500 of the brightest and most innovative engaging socially-conscious business leaders in North America.

Founded in 1987 by Josh Mailman and Wayne Silby, Social Venture Network (SVN) is a nonprofit network committed to building a just economy and sustainable planet. SVN believes in a triple bottom line for business, one that values healthy communities and the human spirit as well as high returns. SVN members are part of an expanding global network of pioneering entrepreneurs who share this vision and are helping to transform the way the world does business.

Notable SVN members include Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's, Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm, Eileen Fisher of Eileen Fisher Inc., Julius Walls, Jr. of Greyston Bakery, Amy Domini of Domini Social Investments, and Gary Erickson of Clif Bar Inc. These entrepreneurs have prioritized both social concerns and profitability to create successful businesses.

Note: Informational Source - SVN website.
BPVN Members are asked to do due diligence before engaging any network

http://www.svn.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageid=485