Wednesday, September 14, 1pm ET - Making the Business Case for Regenerative and Just Agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill
Passed every five years, the farm bill is one of the main opportunities for stakeholders to engage in the federal policies that shape our food and agricultural system. This system, and the policies that have supported it, have contributed to the climate crisis, weakened supply chains, diminished biodiversity, concentrated farm ownership into increasingly fewer hands, hollowed-out local and rural economies, allowed discrimination to be left unaddressed, and left millions of Americans without access to healthy food. Making progress towards regenerative, inclusive, and just agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill will be vital for reversing these crises and building a better economic system that works for all. Confirmed speakers: Dãnia Davy (Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assitance Fund), Colton Fagundes (ASBN Regenerative Agriculture & Justice Working Group), Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed, and the National Young Farmers Coalition.

Friday, September 16, 1pm ET - The Real Bottom Line: Meeting Our Fundamental Needs While Bringing about Personal and Organizational Transformation
Come join this ASBN Livable Planet Working Group Town Hall for a positive, inspiring and interactive exploration of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and take it to the next level with the breakthrough work of Alternative Nobel Prize-winning Fundamental Needs of Dr. Manfred Max-Neef, which has been used widely by companies like Interface.

We’ll then explore the power of our connection with nature as a fundamental need, IKEA’s efforts and some inside perspectives from Amalgamated Bank on how they’re meeting fundamental needs. We’ll conclude with the opportunity to share our own experiences in meeting fundamental needs from this new perspective. 

Wednesday, September 28, 1pm ET - Adjusting Your Vision: State Adoption of a Racial Impact Note Act
Racial Impact Notes ask if pending legislation will eliminate existing racial and inequities or make the situation worse. It is a means of putting questions of structural racism and inequities on the table for examination. Such a mechanism exists in the state of Illinois where Dr. Tasha Green Cruzat of Children’s Advocates for Change led the advocacy efforts to enact a Racial Impact Note Act. In this webinar, Dr. Green Cruzat, and State Representative Camille Lilly, who sponsored and fought for the legislation, will describe the multi-year journey to passage of the Act, resistance encountered, and the implications of its enactment.

Friday, October 7, 1pm ET - Beyond Impact Investing and ESG
The truth is the financial system and institutions are not broken, they are designed to oppress and create inequity. The Restorative Economies Fund at the Kataly Foundation is based on its CEO, Nwamaka Agbo's restorative economics framework and focuses on systems change for the prosperity of all. In this session, we will learn more about what intentional finance for systems change based on restorative economics look like, examine some examples of restorative investing, and also discuss the policy changes needed to make this approach successful.

Wednesday, October 12, 1pm ET - Expediting Inclusive Resilience and Positive Impact Through Climate-Friendly, Community-Centric Adaptive Redevelopment
In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of business leadership and investments in community-based partnerships to expedite meaningful and transformative innovation, local capacity building, scalable solutions and holistic resilience and sustainability in the age of climate crisis.

Featuring 2 Innovative Models Driven By Fair and Equitable Commercial, Industrial and Residential Adaptive Redevelopment:

1. Hugo Neu Kearny Point Innovative Flood Risk Assessment & Water Resilience Study: Findings, Recommendations and Transferability for Climate-Impacted Urbanized Coastal Communities
2. Vancouver Heritage Commission First Nations Full Housing Retention Model for Social Housing That Supports People, Community, and Planetary Wellbeing

Wednesday, October 19, 1pm ET - How To Establish A Credible Giving Program
Join us for this informative webinar on the importance of credible giving in the age of greenwashing, co-presented by 1% for the Planet and Avocado Green Brands. 1% supports verified donations to verified non-profits and Avocado Green Brands has been a strong case study in using this service. Hear how to get involved with 1% for the Planet (individuals included) and how to get creative with giving (volunteering, in-kind donations, etc.)

Wednesday, September 14, 3pm ET - Corporate Transparency and ESG Disclosure
 | Contact [email protected] to participate

ASBN seeks to engage thought leaders in our community and networks (including experts in current standard setting and reporting) to offer new proposals for updating policy affecting reporting standards, regulatory agencies, tax, business insurance, federal government procurement, state authority and related financial services. Corey Klemmer, Policy Counsel for Division of Corporation Finance at the Office of the Chair of US Securities and Exchange Commission, will be our guest speaker

Thursday, October 6, 7:30pm ET - Dismantling Racism & Inequality
Faith Based Community Investing Series Part 1 | Open to all

The first convening of the series, “Introduction to Faith-Based Community Investing,” will feature dynamic speakers, clergy and congregations to introduce the Faith-Based Community Investing movement, including case studies from different faith communities. In addition, we will provide an overview of the opportunities and how best to take advantage of them based on the unique perspectives and values of the attendees. We believe developing relationships with and investing in local economies that serve under resourced communities is an action that can help to dismantle racism accountably and other oppressions in ourselves, institutions and the economy.

Tuesday, September 13, 3:30pm ET - Fixing Outmoded Election Laws for Business and the Economy | Register here

Due to loopholes in poorly written election laws, including the Failed Election Law of 1845 and the Electoral Count Act of 1887, there is a real risk that two candidates could claim the presidency, that Congress would be unable to make a determination, and a constitutional crisis would ensue. The Electoral Count Reform Reform Act (ECRA) has been introduced by a bipartisan group of senators. We need the business community to step up and support their efforts before the 2022 elections so that we can avoid the potential risk to our government and economy in 2024.

Wednesday, September 14, 12pm MDT - Tools and Tactics to Evaluate Your Business's Impact | HYBRID: In-person in Aurora, CO & Virtual

This session will include panelists from businesses who are actively measuring and evaluating their impact on their employees, community and environment and have executed tactics to support those goals. Attendees should leave feeling inspired and with ideas for concrete next steps they can take to evaluate the impact of their businesses.

Monday, September 19, 4-6PM ET - CLIMATE WEEK NYC: Climate Disclosure & Net-Zero Ambition | In-person in New York, NY

Green Project and Unqork are delighted to host a candid conversation on how financial institutions and enterprises can build comprehensive, efficient, and compliant sustainability disclosure and change management practices. Attendees will listen to a panel from KPMG, leading financial service firms, and other corporate climate leaders on effective portfolio engagement, financed emissions measurement, and audit readiness.
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Following the panel discussion, there will be an open happy hour.

October 2-7, 2022 - Alaska Native Economic Wellbeing Journey | In-person in JUNEAU, ALASKA

This curated journey will enable you to learn firsthand how Alaska Native cultures continue to thrive through building regenerative local economies that enhance cultural values. From fishing villages to Native boardrooms, the week has been carefully curated by Alaska Native leaders to showcase the connectivity among communities, businesses, healing, cultural arts, subsistence lifestyle, and what it takes to steward regional ecosystems. The week will also include a deep exploration of Resilience Circles, an innovative model to grow Alaska Native businesses through a wellbeing-first approach. 

Tuesday, October 18, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT - Advocate Where You Are: Local Policy Training for Sustainable Businesses | Register here

Join B Lab U.S. & Canada, the American Sustainable Business Network, and Ceres for a policy advocacy training focused on how B Corps and sustainable businesses can make a difference at the local, state and provincial levels. We will hear from seasoned experts, local elected officials, and companies who have made an impact in their community. We’ll provide information on getting started in local advocacy, identifying community partners, and navigating complex politics.