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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.
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