Social Fusion, in partnership with Social Venture Network, invite you to attend the Social Venture Institute (SVI) San Francisco, to be held on February 28 and March 1, 2005 ( Agenda). This event will bring together successful business leaders and emerging entrepreneurs for an interactive learning experience, exploring the day-to-day challenges of running a triple bottom line business. SVI is a program of Social Venture Network.
The opening evening of SVI San Francisco will feature a "True Confessions" presentation by Chip Conley, Founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality. Chip will offer advice and lessons that he learned as he guided his company from a small niche player to one of the most successful and creative independent hospitality companies in the country. His company now operates 33 hospitality businesses, including 26 boutique hotels.
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Pamela Hartigan, Managing Director -- Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
R. Paul Herman, Chief Development Officer -- Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
David Green, Founder -- The Hearing Company
Chip Conley, Founder and CEO -- Joie de Vivre Hospitality
Paul Rice, President and CEO -- TransFair USA
Jan Piercy, Advisor -- ShoreBank Corporation
John Sage, President and Co-Founder -- Pura Vida
Martha Jiménez, Vice President for Policy and Development -- TransFair USA
Rev. Nic Francis, Founder -- Easy Being Green
Deb Nelson, Co-Director -- Social Venture Network (SVN)
Claudia Viek, President -- Viek Consulting
Amber Nystrom, Executive Director -- Social Fusion
Pamela Chaloult, Co-Director -- Social Venture Network (SVN)
Stacey Lawson, Technology Executive, Entrepreneur and Investor
Greg Steltenpohl, Founder -- Odwalla Juice
Clara Miller, President -- Nonprofit Finance Fund
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SVI San Francisco
Monday, February 28, 2005 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Join us immediately after SVI on Tuesday evening for a cocktail extravaganza unveiling the next generation of Social Fusion.
| Monday Feb 28, 2005: SVI Opening Night Reception |
| 5:00 - 5:30 pm |
Registration
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| 5:00 - 6:00pm |
Reception
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| 6:15 - 6:30pm |
Welcome/Introduction
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| 6:30 - 7:30pm |
Keynote Address: Chip Conley, Founder & CEO - Joie de Vivre Hospitality
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| 7:30 - 8:00pm |
Networking
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| Tuesday, Mar 1, 2005: SVI Conference |
| 8:00 - 8:40am |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
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| 8:40 - 9:00am |
Welcome Remarks
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| 9:00 - 10:00am |
An Interview with Pamela Hartigan of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship by renowned social entrepreneur Nic Francis
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| 10:15 - 11:30am |
Case Study #1:John Sage, President & Co-Founder of Pura Vida
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| 11:30 - 12:00pm |
Networking Lunch
David Bornstien, Author of How to Change the World, Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas Book Signing |
| 12:00 - 1:00pm |
Lunch Address: Paul Rice & Martha Jiménez of TransFair USA
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| 2:00 - 3:00pm |
Case Study #2: David Green, Founder of The Hearing Company
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| 3:00 - 4:30pm |
Problem Solving Break-out Sessions:
Earned Income
Managing Growth / Hybrid Business Models
Marketing Strategy
Capital Raising
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| 8:40 - 9:00am |
Welcome Remarks
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| 4:30 - 5:00pm |
Networking and Conference Conclusion
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| 5:00 - 7:30pm |
Next Generation Unveiling: Social Fusion Cocktail Extravaganza - click here for invitation
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ABOUT SOCIAL VENTURE INSTITUTE (SVI)
Since 1996, SVIs have offered leaders of social purpose businesses and nonprofits a forum in which to air their business problems and receive advice and mentoring by leading members of SVN. Founded by Gary Hirshberg, president and CEO of Stonyfield Farm, SVI was designed to provide an interactive and affordable way for social entrepreneurs to explore ways to succeed as socially conscious ventures. The combination of high quality mentors, a confidential and supportive environment, and a practical problem-solving format, enables participants to acquire a rich portfolio of skills, a plan to grow their social purpose organization, and a network of contacts to support their enterprise.
The format of SVI is highly interactive and experiential. Participants present their business problems to a panel of experienced business leaders (Respondents) and fellow participants. In return, participants receive advice, tools, and resources to strengthen and grow their enterprise in a socially conscious way. Based on evaluations and testimonials, participants uniformly reflect that SVI is one of the best investments they've made in growing their social purpose enterprises.
For a list of past Speakers and Respondents click here.
SVI's are a program of Social Venture Network.
SVI San Francisco will be hosted in two locations. Plesae see below for complete details.
| Location: |
Feb 28th: Opening Night Reception
Hotel Rex
562 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Mar 1st: Conference & Social Fusion Cocktail Launch
The Hotel Monaco
501 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102
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| Registration: |
SPACE IS LIMITED: Click here to secure your spot! |
| Time: |
2/28 Opening Night Reception:
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3/1 Conference:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3/1 Social Fusion Cocktail Extravaganza:
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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| More Information: |
events@wtc-sf.org |
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Social Venture Network's (SVN) mission is to build a socially just and environmentally sustainable world through business. Since 1987, SVN has grown from a handful of visionary individuals to a vibrant community of nearly 400 business owners, investors, and nonprofit leaders advancing the movement for social responsibility in business. SVN aims to change the world through supporting responsible business practices and by connecting, leveraging, and promoting a global community of leaders for a more just and sustainable economy. For more information about Social Venture Network, please visit www.svn.org.
Social Fusion is a business incubator that scales nonprofit and for-profit social ventures by merging successful business practices and positive social impact. Social Fusion addresses the specific needs of hybrid business ventures that sit at the intersection between social impact and business success: social entrepreneurs. Social Fusion is designed to help social entrepreneurs build the knowledge, community and resources to develop highly promising early and transitional stage non-profit and for-profit social ventures into successful, sustainable organizations. For more information about Social Fusion, please visit www.wtc-sf.org/socialfusion
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Becoming a sponsor of the SVI offers your organization valuable promotional and leadership opportunities, such as:
- Promotion of your enterprise to hundreds of socially conscious executives, investors, and consumers
- Networking opportunities with leaders of socially responsible companies
- Public recognition of your enterprise as a generous supporter of local businesses and communities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of SVI San Francisco, please contact Chelsea Hewitt at chelsea@wtc-sf.org or (415)421-5500 x 108.
Download SVI San Francisco Sponsorship Overview (PDF)
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Additional information will be forthcoming. For immediate questions, please contact Alison Bunker at alison@wtc-sf.org or (415)421-5500.
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