Main Street Resources, founded and run by SVNer Dan Levinson, is a unique private equity firm in Connecticut that provides investment capital and resources to companies and people with great potential. The firm provides growth and transition capital for growing companies in the Northeast—always in partnership with management—and operates as a guild with its over 100 CEO local value-add investors. Main Street backs good teams running good companies. "Good teams"—in addition to being professionally productive—means honest, thoughtful, giving and overall good citizens. "Good companies"—in addition to being profitable—means environmentally clean, healthcare for all employees, and strong community supporters.

The Main Street management team has also historically donated roughly 10-20% of its Main Street income in support of a wide range of charitable activities in such areas as the environment, social and economic justice, and the local economy. For example, Main Street recently co-founded and sponsored Westport Green Village Initiative ("GVI"), a mission-driven grass roots facilitator and catalyst organization that supports people and organizations passionate about creating local environmental and community change.

Main Street is preparing to launch its third fund later this year—targeting long term minority growth and transition capital for good companies. Given the economic environment, there will be many worthy companies in need of capital and support. Main Street is optimistic this next fund will offer strong financial and non-financial returns to traditional as well as SRI investors.

Co-op America is Now Green America
Co-op America, the national nonprofit at the forefront of creating the green economy for 25 years, changed its name to "Green America" on January 1st. Since 1983, the more than 100,000-member organization has led the way in helping consumers, investors, and businesses adopt socially responsible and environmentally sustainable practices. Co-founder Alisa Gravitz said of the name-change, "in our first 25 years as Co-op America, we helped put 'green' on the map and encouraged millions of people and businesses seek out green products, investments, and solutions. And in our next 25 years, as Green America, we'll introduce millions more people and businesses to the green economy and help them build an economy that is authentically green." Learn more about Green America's Green Festivals (green events and expos, now in five cities nationwide), Green Business Network (the nation's largest network of businesses that support the environment, workers, communities and consumers), Green Pages (sustainable businesses and products), and more, at www.coopamerica.org.

(Out)Spoken Word for a Great Cause
Marc Marcel, who gave a powerful performance at SVN's 2008 Fall Conference, is now acting as Poet in Residence for Responsible Endowments Coalition, the organization led by Morgan Simon. Recently, Marc and REC created a video to spread the word about putting the billions of dollars represented by university endowments to use in a way aligned with the ethics and interests of students. Watch the video here. Find out more about REC at www.endowmentethics.org. And learn more about where you can catch Marc's next performance at www.marcmarcel.com.

Triple Bottom Line Business Networks
Several SVN member-led companies, along with SVN itself, were featured in a piece in eCoTimes, an online magazine that reports on the latest on sustainable lifestyle choices and the new green economy. In the article, Zak Zaidman of Kopali Organics recalls how an SVN conference in Tucson led to seed funding for his company's line of organic and Fair Trade snacks, and how powerful the event was in re-inspiring his work. Other organizations from SVN's network featured or mentioned in the article include White Dog Enterprises, Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment, and B Corporation. Read the piece on eCoTimes's site here.

New President & Chief Operating Officer of Dancing Deer
After a yearlong search, Trish Karter, CEO/Founder of Dancing Deer Baking Company, is pleased to welcome Frank Carpenito as the company's new President and COO. Frank, who joined Dancing Deer in early December, has assumed responsibility for running the company's day-to-day business operations, while Trish focuses her energies on strategy, branding, marketing and product development. Dancing Deer is known for its line of yummy, all-natural cakes, cookies, brownies, and baking mixes, and has won many national awards and accolades for its distinctive products and innovative business practices. Dancing Deer relocated in November to a new 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, consolidating three separate locations under one roof and quadrupling capacity. Learn more about the company, and order treats, at www.dancingdeer.com.

Challenge Day on Oprah
Challenge Day, led by SVN member Rich Dutra-St. John, will be featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, January 26th.
Oprah's production team recently asked Rich Dutra-St. John and Yvonne St. John-Dutra of Challenge Day to create a special Challenge Day for parents and their teenage children who are dealing with obesity. The show will profile teens who, through Challenge Day's program, are able to release years of pent-up anger, sadness, grief, and rage, and transform hopelessness into life-changing passion. Viewers will be able to log on to Oprah's website (www.oprah.com) and join in the blog following the show. Challenge Day is also offering a free download of the "What Else?" chapter from their upcoming book, Be the Hero You Have Been Waiting For. Learn more about Challenge Day at www.challengeday.org.

Green Collar Job Creation Puts Green Exchange in the News
Green Exchange, in partnership with Chicago's LEED Council, has been awarded a half million dollar federal grant that will help to create green collar jobs. Last month Green Exchange, led by David Baum was also featured as part of NBC's "Green is Universal" segment, hosted by Ginger Zee. Ginger spoke with Phil Baugh, Community Development Director of Green Exchange, as well as Ted Wysocki, CEO of the LEED Council, and Scott Banks, Director of Business Development at Renewable Resources, a future tenant of Green Exchange that will be eligible to benefit from the grant funds. Read more about construction process of Green Exchange's physical plant that will house 272,000 square feet of space for leading green businesses, eco-speakers, events and ideas, as well as their green-collar jobs creation program, here. To learn more about Green Exchange, visit www.greenexchange.com.

500 Green Map Projects and a New Open Online Platform
Wendy Brawer, Founding Director of Green Map System, shares the good news that their network of locally-led projects is now engaging community members in more than 500 cites, towns, and villages in 54 countries. To get more people involved in exploring and mapping their community's green living resources as well as natural, cultural and social justice sites, the New York-based nonprofit is developing an exciting new resource. Now in preview at http://OpenGreenMap.org, this participatory website has already been recognized with great press and at the NetSquared and Maps in Apps competitions. The Green Map site also allows users to register to and gain access to mapmaking resources for creating a Green Map of their own communities. To learn more, email Wendy at info@greenmap.org.

RecycleBank Named 2009 Tech Pioneer
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has selected RecycleBank, led by Co-founder & CEO and 2007 SVN Innovation Award winner Ron Gonen, as a 2009 Tech Pioneer. The WEF is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Technology Pioneers program. This recognition will bring RecycleBank closer to fulfilling its mission of dramatically increasing household recycling rates across the US by offering the opportunity to exchange recycling "credits" for products and services. Learn more about RecycleBank at www.recyclebank.com.

Fundraising When Money is Tight: Strategic and Practical Guide to Surviving Tough Times and Thriving in the Future
Since 1979, former SVN board chair Mal Warwick has been raising money for nonprofit organizations committed to making the world a better place. In his nineteenth book, Mal tackles one of the most confounding threats to confront the nonprofit sector: the global economic crisis. Fundraising When Money is Tight suggests an approach to fundraising for nonprofits that promises to maximize an organization's income in the short term while preserving a foundation for renewed growth once the economic crisis is over. Mal treats the current economic crisis as a strategic threat, employing a systematic, scenario-planning approach to envisioning the economic challenges that nonprofits might encounter in the months and years ahead. The book will be published in March 2008 by Jossey-Bass Publishers. Click here to pre-order from Amazon.com.

Helping Hand Rewards Provides Expertise to Six Social Enterprises
Helping Hand and Hinda Incentives, led by Michael Arkes, has developed a greeting card that includes a selection of gifts from five of their social enterprise partners. Companies can purchase cards and send them to business contacts, who then select an item from the assortment of Helping Hand's products, thus combining the benefits of sending a gift while also supporting worthwhile organizations. In 2009, Hinda and Helping Hands plan to partner with other organizations that design and sell greeting cards that can be used by both corporations and individual consumers, which will be offered for all holidays during the year. If you design and produce greeting cards, or know of a social enterprise that does, please contact Helping Hand at MMullins@hinda.com. Learn more about Hinda and Helping Hand at www.hinda.com.

SVN Members at GreenBuild
At GreenBuild '08, SVN was well represented on the event's "Growing the Green Business" panel. SVN members Michael Whelchel of Watershed Capital, Peter Strugatz of IceStone, and Elizabeth Crook of Orchard Advisors, along with David Griest of SJF Ventures spoke to a capacity crowd of over 400. It was one of the few breakout sessions—out of over 100 offered—that focused on triple bottom line companies. Videos of other GreenBuild panels and speakers, including Van Jones of Green for All, are available from GreenBuild's Media Library. Learn more about GreenBuild at www.greenbuildexpo.org.

The following organizations have members who have joined Social Venture Network since December 2008.

• Arcana Herbal and Nutritional Pharmacy
• CleanFish
• KINeSYS Inc.
• Michelle Kaufmann Designs
• Partners for the Common Good
• Revolution Foods
• Root Capital

Membership in SVN
Social Venture Network transforms the way the world does business by leveraging its members' collective strengths of leadership, knowledge and enterprise for a more just and sustainable economy. If you are interested in becoming a member of SVN, we invite you to learn more from the resources below:

• Member Benefits
• Guidelines
• Featured member profiles
• Testimonials

If you are doing work that is aligned with SVN's mission, but do not currently meet guidelines for membership, we invite you to become an SVN Affiliate. For more information, visit www.svn.org/membership or contact Aileen Sweeney at aileens@svn.org.

2009 Sustainable Industry Trends
January 22, 5:30 - 8:00pm
San Francisco, CA

Learn about the latest developments and trends in sustainable business every month at Hanson Bridgett's Sustainable Business Forums. This month, please join us to explore emerging trends and opportunities that will impact sustainable industries in the Western US in 2009. Topics will include renewable energy, smart building, green jobs, climate change, new policies, and the latest developments in the new economy. Featured speakers include: Jared Blumenfeld Director, San Francisco Department of the Environment; Sandy Mendler Principal, Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners; and moderator Brian Back, Founding Editor and Publisher, Sustainable Industries. Register for this event.

Rogue Element Green Design Contest
Deadline: January 23

Rogue Element, a creative branding firm, will be giving away a year's worth of design services to a sustainable or green organization in need of design services, who would not otherwise be able to afford them. Ideally the grant winner will be a nonprofit, but for-profits are also encouraged to apply. More information on the contest available on Rogue Element's site here, and at www.rogue-element.com.

"Being In Action"
January 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aptos, CA

Join Rhiannon Surrenda and Crystal Forthomme for a one-day workshop focused on empowerment and healing. This will be a rare opportunity to learn this unique and proven process that integrates body and mind practices from the martial arts of Qi Gong and Tai Chi to facilitate your capacity to be more powerful, while actually decreasing stress, and increasing your capacity to experience optimal health. You will discover how to identify and transform your stress reactions into strategies of power. Rather than reenact patterns from the past, you will increase your awareness of yourself as energy moving and be able to "change from the inside". Discover how to move from feeling "stuck" to acting from "choice". Cost: $100 - $150 sliding scale, space is limited. Call Crystal at 831-662-2360 for reservations or for any questions.

2009 State of Green Business Forum
February 2, 9:30am - 3:30pm
PG&E Auditorium
San Francisco, CA

GreenBiz.com presents the 2009 State of Green Business Forum, focusing on how US businesses are doing in their quest to be greener and more environmentally responsible. Hear from leading companies and thought leaders, including Autodesk, Intel, IBM, IDEO, Levi's, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, the Pacific Institute, Environmental Defense Fund, and others on the key issues affecting corporate environmental strategy during this time of political transition and economic turmoil. Attendees will participate in sessions comprised of compelling speakers and panel discussions, all focused on key business trends and issues, from minimizing the risks of water scarcity to maximizing the value of green innovations. Learn more at www.greenbiz.com/stateofgreenbusinessforum.

Pulp Non-Fiction: Sustainability and the Paper Industry
February 10, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Guapo's Restaurant
Washington, DC

This event is presented by Jeff Mendelsohn, CEO & Founder of New Leaf Paper, who will offer his perspective on sustainability and the paper industry with stories from his 17-year commitment to the New Leaf Paper mission. RSVP with Mike Barrett at Michael.barrett@newleafpaper.com. Find out more about New Leaf at www.newleafpaper.com.

Launch Party: New Leaf Paper Comes to Minnesota
February 12, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Aloft Hotel
Minneapolis, MN

Join New Leaf, as they celebrate their partnership with Anchor Paper, a locally owned paper distributor. Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres served. Please contact Anchor Paper to RSVP with David Lundell by calling 800-652-9755. Find out more about New Leaf at www.newleafpaper.com.

GROWCO: Grow Your Company Conference
March 18 - 20
JW Marriott Orlando
Orlando, FL

Inc., the authority on entrepreneurship in America, created GROWCO specifically for the individual with the power to actualize change in their organizations. GROWCO's dynamic curriculum—guided by some of today's brightest minds in business—will identify opportunities and deliver a personalized plan for you to grow your company. Don't miss this unbelievable speaker line-up, including: Ram Charan, acclaimed business advisor; Norm Brodsky, Inc.'s Street Smarts columnist and co-author of The Knack; Ping Fu, Co-Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of Geomagic; Tom Wujec, author of Five Star Mind. For a full list of speakers, and to register, visit: www.GrowCoConference.com or call 877-209-5412.

Investors' Circle 2009 Spring Conference & Venture Fair
April 19 - 21
San Francisco, CA

Investors' Circle is proud to announce that our Spring Conference will be held in late April at the luxurious Westin St. Francis in San Francisco's famous Union Square. Join them for three days of cutting-edge deals, thought-provoking panels, and innovative thought leadership. Online registration will open in January. Witness socially responsible investing and thought leadership at its finest. Click here to learn more.

Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia
Green Jobs Coordinator
Philadelphia, PA

Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia (SBN) is a business organization that brings together local leaders who share a common passion to grow successful businesses that are socially and environmentally responsible. SBN works with businesses from startups to older companies who want to create or maintain organizations that respect their employees, value the community and protect the earth. For the Green Jobs Coordinator position, previous experience in designing, developing, and implementing job training is required. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in community organizing. Candidates should also have excellent multi-tasking skills, strong research and presentation skills. Proficiency with basic computer skills including word-processing, e-mail, and Internet applications required. To apply, please submit cover letter including description of relevant experience, resume, and references via e-mail to Leanne Krueger-Braneky at leanne@sbnphiladelphia.org. No phone calls please.

Distant Village Packaging
Project Manager
Chicago, IL

Distant Village Packaging is an exciting and rapidly-growing international company specializing in custom hand-made packaging for specialty businesses. The company focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable development and is a passionate contributor toward the betterment of the local communities and people they work with. They are actively seeking the right candidate to join their close-knit, supportive team as a full-time Project Manager at their office and showroom in Chicago. The Project Manager will shepherd projects from inception to implementation, which entails talking with clients to understand their vision and then working with the internal cross-functional team to translate it into tangible end products that meet or surpass their expectations. For immediate consideration please send resume to jobs@distantvillage.com, with subject Project Manager. More information at www.distantvillage.com.

The Trust for Public Land (TPL)
Chief Operating Officer
San Francisco, CA

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit land conservation organization whose mission is to conserve land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Reporting to the President and CEO, the COO will be responsible for overseeing TPL's mission delivery work while ensuring strong financial performance. An essential role of the COO is overseeing the integration of TPL's functions and offices to ensure highly efficient and effective communication and collaboration throughout the organization with respect to mission delivery, marketing, fundraising and maintaining a strong infrastructure to support TPL's activities. Please apply through the Bridgestar job board at www.bridgestar.org, or read the full job post on TPL's site here. Please include in your cover letter how you found out about this opportunity. For more information, please visit www.tpl.org.

Corporate Accountability International
Membership Manager
Boston, MA

Corporate Accountability International (CAI) has been waging winning campaigns to challenge corporate abuse for more than 30 years. With a history of significant campaign victories, CAI is in a strong position to expand. Their development unit focuses on maximizing net revenue from individual donors, national, international and religious foundations, events, direct mail and online outreach. The Membership Manager will help build CAI's base of members nationwide and act as the main point of contact with their members, communicating with them primarily over the telephone and through written correspondence. The Membership Manager will also play a lead role in building CAI's monthly giving program, coordinating phone banks, and participating in other fundraising efforts as needed. Email letter of interest, resume, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org. For more information visit www.stopcorporateabuse.org.

Corporate Accountability International
Senior Campaigns Organizer
Boston, MA

The Senior Campaigns Organizer is responsible for developing and implementing campaign strategies and tactics, and for mobilizing and expanding Corporate Accountability International's base of activists and allies in the US and internationally, with particular emphasis on their "Think Outside the Bottle" campaign. The Senior Campaigns Organizer maintains in-person, phone, mail and email communication with individual activists and allied organizations; recruits new activists and builds new alliances; organizes actions and events; serves as a campaign spokesperson, keeps accurate, complete and usable records; and raises funds. Email letter of interest, resume, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org. For more information visit www.stopcorporateabuse.org.

Corporate Accountability International
Operations Manager
Boston, MA

Corporate Accountability International (CAI) has been waging winning campaigns to challenge corporate abuse for more than 30 years. They are seeking an Operations Manager who will oversee the development and implementation of plans and programs to ensure effective and efficient operations and systems across the units and offices of the organization. Email letter of interest, resume, and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org. For more information visit www.stopcorporateabuse.org.

EcoLogic Development Fund
Managing Director
Cambridge, MA

EcoLogic Development Fund has helped over 800 communities in Latin America manage programs to protect water and forests, generate revenues from carbon offsets and ecosystem services, and help develop sustainable livelihoods. The Fund operates with an annual budget of $2.8 million, and a staff of 15 people. The Managing Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, and will lead an internal review process, in close collaboration with the Executive Director and staff, to develop an integrated plan to support growth and best performance. Resumes may be submitted, in confidence, to: Ford Webb Associates, Inc., Attn: EcoLogic, 60 Thoreau St, Concord, MA 01742 or ecologic@fordwebb.com. Learn more at www.ecologic.org.

California Growers' Collaborative LLC
Business Director
Davis, CA

California Growers' Collaborative, LLC (GC) is a young, fast-growing distributor of local produce from small and mid-size family farms. As a social venture, wholly-owned by the nonprofit Community Alliance with Family Farmers, GC has a mission of developing and expanding wholesale marketing opportunities for local growers. Primary operational hubs are in Ventura and Davis serving the greater Los Angeles and Bay Area markets respectively, with consolidation points in Fresno and Watsonville. GC also participates in coalitions with community organizations to improve healthy local food access in low-income neighborhoods. Please submit resumes by January 29 to Stella Hong at stella@caff.org.

Post Your Organization's Internships at Net Impact

With over 130 chapters in top business schools in the US and abroad, Net Impact members are leaders in the business management, corporate social responsibility, and environmental sustainability fields. They are equipped to complete projects for organizations, both large and small. If you have any questions or would like support in developing an intern project, please contact Sitar Mody, External Relations Manager at smody@netimpact.org or 415-495-4230 x318. Net Impact members are self-starters interested in traditional internship roles, as well as leading new sustainability projects ranging from strategic planning to financial investment plans for energy efficiency. Posting internships is free and Net Impact interns provide:

• Serious tactical and strategic business skills to complete advanced projects in a short time frame
• New ideas and fresh perspectives on sustainability and corporate social responsibility
• A great way to get to know potential full-time hires

Please visit www.netimpact.org/recruit to post your internships today.