B Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Lab certifies B Corporations – enabling consumers to tell the difference between “good companies” and just good marketing. www.bcorporation.net
We build strong community, offer special events, serve as connectors, and have been home to more than 300 game-changing startups and organizations. Our network is broad in scope. Currently we are home to more than 100 companies, 60 in NYC and 40 in Colorado. We have more than 10,000 subscribers nationwide. 40,000 people visit our website annually. We also started the Green Leaders Global network, fostering dialogue and uniting more than 1,000 executives in social entrepreneurship. We’re proud to be a part of your work in this new age. Today, the term “Green Spaces” has come to embody: a global culture, a society for change makers, a recognizable term for movers & shakers, a mecca for people who think big and do good, and a local place www.greenspaceshome.com
The White House Project ignites the leadership of women in business and politics. We connect, coach and educate an ever-expanding alumnae network of 14,000 nationwide. With a focus on women age 21-35, we activate the ambition, creativity and skills necessary for innovative and effective leadership. www.thewhitehouseproject.com
Nevada County Habitat for Humanity was informally organized in mid 1995 by various community, government and church members to address the growing and recognized need for affordable housing in Nevada County . The organization was awarded “affiliate” status from Habitat for Humanity International in September of 1996 and shortly thereafter qualified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation www.nchabitat.org
Sierra Commons is a non-profit organization focused on promoting proven strategies for job creation within western Nevada County, California.
Sierra Commons provides education, research, tools, and training to further the development of new and emerging locally-based small businesses and non-profit organizations; creates employment opportunities for individuals within western Nevada County communities; and enhances the economic independence of these communities to enable them to attain a sustainable existence. www.sierracommons.org