About Network for Business Innovation & Sustainability
NW
Mission: to be a catalyst for business
practices that enrich the quality of life for present and future generations.
- Providing collaborative opportunities among businesses,
higher education and other community institutions and organizations
- Training leaders at all levels of organizational
management
- Sharing best practices that create prosperous companies
and communities
- Stimulating value-adding solutions to environmental,
economic, and social challenges
- Linking the resources of higher education with business
through interdisciplinary action learning and research opportunities
- Building an online collaboration network, talent
bank, and resource library
Organizational Structure
The Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability is located at
the Albers School of Business and Economics of Seattle University. An
independent organization, the Network engages in collaborative relationships
with businesses, regional universities, non-profits, government agencies
and other community stakeholders. As an affiliate of A World Institute
for Sustainable Humanity (AW.I.S.H.) the Network operates under its
501(c) 3 status. The Steering Committee includes leaders from businesses,
institutions of higher education, non-profits, government agencies and
professionals concerned with sustainability.
- Karl Ostrom, Ph.D. - Executive Director
- Mary Rose Organization and Resource Development
- Susan Wake Executive Development and Strategic Planning
- Hans Steiner Program Implementation and Business Outreach
- Tom Crawford On-line Resource Center Development
The active core of volunteers includes more than 50 persons of diverse
backgrounds, professional skills, and affiliations.
Opportunities for Participation
Interested persons are invited to participate in the planning and implementation
of events and/or to attend meetings of the Steering Committee.
