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Since the beginning of 2008, millions of dollars in goods and services have been transacted as a result of SB NOW membership. Society's expectations for business have changed. Cutting-edge companies understand that appealing to a growing number of environmentally- and socially-conscious consumers, and positively impacting the communities where they live and work are essential components of building a successful and sustainable business. Customers want to buy products from companies they trust, investors want to minimize risk while also obtaining greater return, employees want to work for companies whose values they share, and government wants to work in partnership with companies and not in opposition to them. The Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SB NOW) -- formerly the Washington D.C. Sustainable Business Network (DCSBN) -- was founded in 2004 as a community of businesses, non-profit leaders, professionals, academia, and government representatives dedicated to building a more socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable local economy. Our common goal is to help make the Washington D.C. metro region a more sustainable place to live and work now-- and in the future – fully realizing its potential as a world-class capital city. SB NOW also serves as a nexus point for parties to learn more about purchasing sustainable products and services. SB NOW actively holds monthly "Sustainable Mastermind Series Events" and quarterly green and socially-responsible business networking receptions. The Network exists to help empower consumers and businesses, working in partnership with communities, to embrace a corporate citizenship / corporate social responsibility (CSR) business model informed by the concept of the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit. We offer targeted services such as our recently developed Green Business Certification based on our Essential Guide to Greening Your Business© and provide practical programs that address the unique needs and leverage the singular aspects and resources of the National Capital region to create measurable business and social value in the Washington, DC metro region. SB NOW is organized and operated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. SB NOW membership dues are tax deductible. As always, consult with a tax professional for further clarification on claiming tax deductions. View Sustainable Times , the SB NOW newsletter, to get info on the latest sustainability related events, great deals, and news on how sustainability initiatives are affecting our communities!
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Network News
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SB NOW Announces Leadership Changes
10/15/2009
Board Assumes Leadership as Executive Director Fights Illness; Nichols Named Board Chair
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SB NOW's "Certifiably Green" Business Certification Reported on in Earth Times
4/27/2009
SB NOW's Certification of Washington Gas at the highest distinction, "Green Pillar" headlines Earthtimes.
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DC Area Businesses; Greener Than You Might Think
4/22/2009
Washington, D.C., (April 22, 2009) -- As part of Earth Week's celebration, the Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SB NOW) is pleased to announce that two companies; WGL Holdings, Inc., parent company of Washington Gas Light Company, and Community IT Innovators have earned the organization's highest level of green certification. They represent the first large (over 250 employees) and small (under 100 employees) businesses to earn this distinction. The offices of the Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District were the first to earn certification from SB NOW, in December 2008.
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Greenhouse Gas Management Power Point Presentation, March 2009 SB NOW Event
3/27/2009
Power Point Presentation of SB NOW's March Event by Special Guest Presenter Michael Gillenwater, Executive Director and Dean of the Greenhouse Gas Institute.
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