This month, ASBN is bringing our community together around critical conversations on democracy, climate action, regenerative agriculture, and small business leadership. From new conference speaker announcements to issue-focused policy briefs and steering committees, these opportunities are designed to keep you connected, inspired, and ready to act. |
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Join Us at the ASBN Conference! |
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The Business, Policy and Purpose Conference is a month away! This virtual conference will help you gain the strategies, connections, and inspiration to put your values into action.
Want to bring your team for free?
When you join ASBN before Oct. 20, you’ll get 50% off your first year of membership, and we’ll cover conference registration for your whole team.
Use code JOINASBN50PERCENT at checkout and unlock year-round policy insights, tools, and networking - plus full conference access. |
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If you have questions, reach out to Natalia Ekberg, Community Development Associate, at [email protected]. |
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Need leadership approval? We’ve got you covered.
Download our ready-to-send request letters to secure approval. Each template is editable, showcases ROI, and helps you make the case in one click. |
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Looking for our Members-only Steering Committee & Policy Brief meetings? |
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Check out the ASBN Members-Only Meetings section below. |
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October 21-23 | 3 Half-Days (around 3 hours each day)
ASBN’s Business, Policy and Purpose Conference: The Business of Democracy
Join purpose-driven business leaders from across the country for three days of actionable insights, powerful conversations, and practical strategies to help you engage in your community and vote your values in this critical election year.
Details: 🗓️ October 21–23, 2025 🕛 From 12–3:30 PM ET daily + optional networking 💻 Virtual Event
You’ll walk away with election engagement strategies, tools to align your business with civic action, and a framework for making a responsible impact in your community.
Special Offer - 50% off ASBN Membership 🎁 If you become an ASBN member before the conference, you’ll get 50% off your first year of membership plus free conference registration for you and your entire team. |
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| Demonstrate your commitment to building a just and sustainable economy while connecting with a national network of purpose-driven leaders. |
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As a sponsor, you’ll gain visibility, thought leadership opportunities, and exclusive networking with business changemakers—and we’ll work with you to share your story in ways that resonate. |
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TODAY 🚨 Beyond the Bottom Line: Supporting Tribal Small Businesses Through SLAP
Date: September 18th | Time: 2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | 12 PM MT | 11 AM PT |
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Join the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and Silver Lining for a powerful conversation on strengthening Indigenous entrepreneurship and uplifting Tribal economies through sustainable, fully-funded small business support.
This 60-minute virtual session will spotlight the SLAP™ Program, a 12-month business growth initiative designed to provide coaching, structure, accountability, and micro-grants to small businesses. Attendees will hear directly from Indigenous entrepreneurs who have participated in SLAP, gain insight into the current landscape of Tribal small businesses, and learn how collective, culturally grounded support can drive real impact. |
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| ASBN at Climate Week NYC
We’re excited to attend Climate Week NYC! ASBN team members Abby Maxwell and Liza LaManna will be attending events and connecting with members throughout the week.
Let them know if you plan to attend so you can connect - and don’t forget to snap a photo together and we’ll spotlight it during the week or in a recap! 📸 |
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Catch ASBN at Climate Week We’re proud to share that Liza LaManna, ASBN Agriculture and Water Policy Manager, will be speaking at Open Future Coalition’s session “Liberating our Future: Common Infrastructure for Collective Action” on Wednesday, September 24! ASBN Member Pure Strategies is hosting a Day of Action on Wednesday, Sept 24, including panels, workshops, and a nature walk. Read more and register for the event here.
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ASBN Partner Opportunity: Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) North America |
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| Join top leaders in renewable energy finance at REFF North America, September 29–30 in NYC! Don’t miss ASBN Co-Founder and President, David Levine, as he shares insights from ASBN’s Climate & Energy work into shaping the future of clean energy. |
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Now in its 20th year, REFF offers expert-led panels, high-level networking, and strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. As the premier platform for clean energy deal-making, REFF is where critical conversations with leaders in finance turn into actionable connections. ASBN is proud to partner with IJGlobal to spotlight this critical event. Use code ASBN20 at checkout for 20% off standard ticket rates. |
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Hear From Our Team: ASBN Member Engagement Updates 🎥
Our newly reformatted member engagement opportunities ensure that wherever you are in your advocacy journey, there’s a place for you. Watch the video to hear the latest updates from ASBN’s team of topic experts. |
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Contact [email protected] for any of the links mentioned or if you have any questions |
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ASBN Members-Only Meetings & Opportunities
Clean Water - Steering Committee
🔒 Members Only | October 13th, 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT The Clean Water is Good For Business Steering Committee works with businesses to advocate for cleaner water and better water infrastructure.
October 13th Focus: We are continuing our discussion on protecting the Clean Water Act and the ways that we can leverage state business voices in that fight.
Last month’s meeting recap: We discussed the PERMIT Act and Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, both of which would roll back vital clean water protections under the guise of being “good for business.” We are continuing to elevate the true business impacts of these policies.
📣Take Action: As political landscapes shift, we want to hear directly from you about your clean water priorities. Your input will help shape our advocacy and ensure that business voices are front and center in this debate.
Tell us how you want to use your business’s voice to advocate for change in clean water here.
Contact [email protected] with questions or become a member to get involved! |
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Climate & Energy - Policy Brief
🔒 Members Only | October 3rd, 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT Climate & Energy Policy Briefs present key problems, solutions, and strategies to address our planet's climate and energy crisis. Calls focus on policy updates, expert insights, and engagement opportunities.
October 3rd Focus: This month, we reconvene after summer break to discuss and recap NY Climate Week, along with important federal policy updates. If you have not already, please fill out a comment on the EPA’s attempt to repeal the critical endangerment finding here.
📣Take Action: We are looking forward to seeing some of you at NY Climate Week.
Contact [email protected] with questions or become a member to get involved! |
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Regenerative Agriculture - Policy Brief & Steering Committee
Steering Committee Meeting: 🔒 Members Only | October 9th, 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT
Policy Brief Meeting: 🔒 Members Only | October 28th, 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT
The Regenerative Agriculture Initiative is working to advocate for sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, and support for underserved and BIPOC farmers.
We are anticipating that Congress will have released a draft of the farm bill by this point, but it is unclear what will be included in it. We will be discussing the next steps in the debates and marker bills that have been introduced. The steering committee will be discussing how to best engage as a coalition, as well as where there are opportunities to advance our priorities.
📣Take Action: |
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Has your business or someone in your supply chain depended on USDA funding? |
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| Want to help shape the future of our regenerative agriculture work? Join us for our next steering committee session!
Contact [email protected] with questions or become a member to get involved! |
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Small Business, Social Enterprise & Local Economies Steering Committee
🔒 Members Only | September 24th, 3 PM ET | 2 PM CT | 1 PM MT | 12 PM PT
The Small Business, Social Enterprise & Local Economies Steering Committee focuses on building a collective voice and power to advance campaigns and public policy efforts at the local, state, and national levels in support of small businesses, social enterprises, and local economies. Together, we will shape the overall goals, key priorities, and strategies we want to pursue.
September 24th Focus: This coming month, we will focus on state & Local initiatives and how different organizations are advancing efforts even amidst the federal landscape.
📣Take Action: Contact [email protected] with questions or become a member to get involved! |
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Safer Chemicals & Circular Economy - Steering Committee
🔒 Members Only | October 15th, 3 PM ET | 2 PM CT | 1 PM MT | 12 PM PT
Safer Chemicals & Circular Economy Steering Committee engages public policy initiatives for safer chemicals and sustainable materials, emphasizing restricting hazardous substances and transitioning to circular materials and systems for a regenerative economy.
📣Take Action: Contact [email protected] with questions or become a member to get involved! |
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