ifPeople Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 2005
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ifPeople Newsletter
March 2005 (Vol. 2, No. 3)
Dear friends,
Welcome to another addition of news from ifPeople! Spring is almost here and we are bringing you an exciting edition of news and insight. Read more to get access to great sustainability resources, discover Open Source geospatial technologies, and learn what the enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol means. We also hope you will consider joining ifPeople in supporting Hyde Farm! We have also updated the events listings for your benefit.
As always, we welcome your comments and feedback.
Best wishes,
Chris and Tirza
ifPeople co-founders
IN THIS ISSUE:
___ Sustainable Business Day Makes Political Impact in GA
The idea that businesses that do well by the environment and society can also be an engine for economic development is catching on in Georgia. The second annual Sustainable Business Day, held at the state capitol in Atlanta in February, reached legislatures and the public.
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050311_sbd
___ Get access to SustainAbility reports on new site SustainAbility, the UK-based consultancy and think tank, has relaunched its Web site and created online access to its research reports. These reports, previously available for a fee, can now be downloaded once you sign up on the site. http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050314_sa
___ Open Source Geospatial Conference Combines Civil Society, GIS, and Free Software
Open Source Geospatial '05 Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a combined meeting of the Open Source MapServer users, the Geospatial conference, and EOGEO (ICT for civil society). The conference offers exciting content and features technologies supported by ifPeople for building community.
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050316_gis
___ ifPeople featured partner in P2AD
Partnership Program P2AD, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources division, promotes sustainability in business through its Partnership Program. ifPeople is a charter member of this partnership program and was featured in P2AD's recent newsletter.
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050314_p2ad
___ Kyoto Protocol: Overview, Implications, and ifPeople's Position
ifPeople explores the significance of the enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol and its repercussions for business, as well as discussing ifPeople's position on climate change. http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050316_kyoto
___ Support Hyde Farm = open space and culture of our community Hyde Farm is a 120 acre plot on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It is one of the last contiguous parcels of undeveloped land continually farmed since the early 19th Century. The farm has cultural and environmental value for the community, and ifPeople supports the preservation of the farm both for its value to the community as well as part of our efforts to support smart action regarding climate change. We hope you will consider supporting the effort to preserve this open space also! http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050316_hyde
___ See our updated events page:
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/events
FEATURED EVENTS:
* Southface Visionary Dinner; The Georgia Freight Depot; March 23, 2005
ifPeople is proud to participate on the Host Committee for the 2005 Visionary Dinner, Southfaces annual gala fundraiser, will reach new heights of dining and environmental excellence. Join us for an evening that includes a meal coordinated by the Whole Foods Market Chefs Panel, accompanied by a visionary keynote address by Ray Anderson.
For more information or to register visit:
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050317_vis
* EarthShare Green Day Volunteer Day; Atlanta, GA. April 2.
Join EarthShare of Georgia for its annual Green Day Volunteer Day. Unite with hundreds of corporate and government employees in a mission to clean up the environment through hands-on community projects. To participate or for more information visit:
http://www.earthsharega.org/pr5.nsf/calendardocs/5FB5CC9CBA14034E85256F9A006B0E5B?OpenDocument
* Social Enterprise Alliance; Milwaukee, WI. April 17 - 20.
Join ifPeople at the 6th Gathering of the Social Enterprise Alliance. The 6th Gathering is the largest educational and networking event for social enterprise practitioners, funders and technical assistance providers across North America.
For more information visit: http://www.se-alliance.org/events_gathering6.cfm
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ifPeople creates and implements information technology solutions for Web sites, intranets and custom business applications. Our consulting services provide support in collaboration, marketing, and sustainability strategy. Please contact us to find out what we can do for you.
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4905 Hampton Lake Dr
Atlanta, GA 30068
tel/fax: (770) 971-2283
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March 2005 (Vol. 2, No. 3)
Dear friends,
Welcome to another addition of news from ifPeople! Spring is almost here and we are bringing you an exciting edition of news and insight. Read more to get access to great sustainability resources, discover Open Source geospatial technologies, and learn what the enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol means. We also hope you will consider joining ifPeople in supporting Hyde Farm! We have also updated the events listings for your benefit.
As always, we welcome your comments and feedback.
Best wishes,
Chris and Tirza
ifPeople co-founders
IN THIS ISSUE:
___ Sustainable Business Day Makes Political Impact in GA
The idea that businesses that do well by the environment and society can also be an engine for economic development is catching on in Georgia. The second annual Sustainable Business Day, held at the state capitol in Atlanta in February, reached legislatures and the public.
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050311_sbd
___ Get access to SustainAbility reports on new site SustainAbility, the UK-based consultancy and think tank, has relaunched its Web site and created online access to its research reports. These reports, previously available for a fee, can now be downloaded once you sign up on the site. http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050314_sa
___ Open Source Geospatial Conference Combines Civil Society, GIS, and Free Software
Open Source Geospatial '05 Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a combined meeting of the Open Source MapServer users, the Geospatial conference, and EOGEO (ICT for civil society). The conference offers exciting content and features technologies supported by ifPeople for building community.
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050316_gis
___ ifPeople featured partner in P2AD
Partnership Program P2AD, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources division, promotes sustainability in business through its Partnership Program. ifPeople is a charter member of this partnership program and was featured in P2AD's recent newsletter.
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050314_p2ad
___ Kyoto Protocol: Overview, Implications, and ifPeople's Position
ifPeople explores the significance of the enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol and its repercussions for business, as well as discussing ifPeople's position on climate change. http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050316_kyoto
___ Support Hyde Farm = open space and culture of our community Hyde Farm is a 120 acre plot on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It is one of the last contiguous parcels of undeveloped land continually farmed since the early 19th Century. The farm has cultural and environmental value for the community, and ifPeople supports the preservation of the farm both for its value to the community as well as part of our efforts to support smart action regarding climate change. We hope you will consider supporting the effort to preserve this open space also! http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050316_hyde
___ See our updated events page:
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/events
FEATURED EVENTS:
* Southface Visionary Dinner; The Georgia Freight Depot; March 23, 2005
ifPeople is proud to participate on the Host Committee for the 2005 Visionary Dinner, Southfaces annual gala fundraiser, will reach new heights of dining and environmental excellence. Join us for an evening that includes a meal coordinated by the Whole Foods Market Chefs Panel, accompanied by a visionary keynote address by Ray Anderson.
For more information or to register visit:
http://www.ifpeople.net/community/news/20050317_vis
* EarthShare Green Day Volunteer Day; Atlanta, GA. April 2.
Join EarthShare of Georgia for its annual Green Day Volunteer Day. Unite with hundreds of corporate and government employees in a mission to clean up the environment through hands-on community projects. To participate or for more information visit:
http://www.earthsharega.org/pr5.nsf/calendardocs/5FB5CC9CBA14034E85256F9A006B0E5B?OpenDocument
* Social Enterprise Alliance; Milwaukee, WI. April 17 - 20.
Join ifPeople at the 6th Gathering of the Social Enterprise Alliance. The 6th Gathering is the largest educational and networking event for social enterprise practitioners, funders and technical assistance providers across North America.
For more information visit: http://www.se-alliance.org/events_gathering6.cfm
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ifPeople creates and implements information technology solutions for Web sites, intranets and custom business applications. Our consulting services provide support in collaboration, marketing, and sustainability strategy. Please contact us to find out what we can do for you.
****************
If you received this newsletter from a colleague and are not signed up, please register at www.ifpeople.net . -----------------------------------------------------------------
ifPeople - Innovation for People
http://www.ifpeople.net - http://www.empresasustentable.com
4905 Hampton Lake Dr
Atlanta, GA 30068
tel/fax: (770) 971-2283
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