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Civic forum and CEO summit on building CSR

September 30, 2011

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Today, a business’ reputation doesn’t only rely on financial gain and technical performance. In addition, it is also judged on social and environmental impact, human rights and the treatment of communities. In order to tackle some of these ideas, the FGL open global business society is holding its third national civic forum and CEO summit [...]

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MaRS lands $1.3 million in funding

September 29, 2011

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Substantial funding to support the upcoming Centre for Impact Investing at MaRS Discovery District has been provided by the Rockefeller Foundation and J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. The Centre for Impact Investing will be a national hub working to increase awareness for, and effectiveness of, social finance. It is hoped that their efforts will catalyze new [...]

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