Category Archives: Economic Development

Leading Tomorrow’s Global Volunteer Community – Together. IAVE London 2012

This week I am in London for the bi-ennial conference of the International Association of Volunteer Effort.  While I have attended many of these conferences over the years, from New Delhi to Singapore, for the first time, this convening’s focus … Continue reading

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Supporting our Veterans more Effectively

When my father returned from his tour of duty in Italy at the end of World War II, he came home to a hero’s welcome.  He had postponed college and risked his life in service to our country.  He came … Continue reading

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Post-Partisanship: The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Inaugural Symposium

“The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is committed to advancing post-partisanship, where leaders put people over political parties and work together to find the best ideas and solutions to benefit the people they serve.”  This mission statement really resonates with me.  The … Continue reading

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Small Businesses make a Strong Contribution to Communities, but can be More Effective.

Small businesses are often the backbone of engagement in local communities.  When I was involved with the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, I was always impressed with how the local store, repair shop or professional was engaged with everything from working … Continue reading

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Serenbe, an Innovative Model of Community Building through Smart Development

There is a beautiful oasis close to Atlanta, GA, but yet far from the hustle and bustle of the city and reminiscent of a simpler time.  The place, Serenbe, derived from “Serenity” and “Be,” is not just a place, but … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs Foundation Corporate Citizenship Conference

Today I spent the day in the Silicon Valley with representatives from many of the world’s most admired technology companies.  Hosted at the EBay campus, I was heartened to see the importance of employee engagement woven in to many of … Continue reading

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Starbucks: A View of their Values, Culture and Responsibility from the Inside

The Points of Light Corporate Service Council (CSC) spent a day and a half at Starbucks Corporate Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle as the location for its meeting.  Robust discussions took place between excellent speakers and the representatives of leading … Continue reading

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Social Innovation Fast Pitch

Annenberg Alchemy’s mission is “Inspiring nonprofits to greatness through the leaders among us.”  Last night I attended their Peer 2 Peer event that included Los Angeles Social Venture Partner’s Social Innovation Fast Pitch.  It was an inspiring presentation where 10 … Continue reading

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Blueprint for California’s Future

Yesterday I attended the Milken Institute’s State of the State Conference.  This annual gather puts on stage a group of California’s most influential decision makers.  The goal of the day was to discuss fresh solutions to make California a better … Continue reading

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Adding Value in Emerging Markets and Local Communities

The title of this blog is the title of this year’s Global Corporate Citizenship Conference convened this week by the Business Civic Leadership Center and held in Washington DC.  For me, the most inspiring talk came from Microsoft’s General Counsel … Continue reading

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