Engaging And Competing In Commercial Markets – 2009

Practitioner Showcase: An increasing number of social entrepreneurs, in partnership with commercial players, are establishing high impact, sustainable enterprises by tapping into the growing global consumer interest in environmentally sound, fair trade goods and services. Three innovative social entrepreneurs will talk about how they successfully educate consumers, develop partnerships, and create credible certification processes that engage local producers. Hear how they navigated past challenges and are succeeding in transforming traditional marketplace dynamics.