2005 - 2006
2004 - 2003
2002 - 2001
2000 - 1998
VOL. 17 No. 3 Summer 2005 Electronic Edition
THEME: Triple Bottom Line
William McDonough and Michael Braungart describe how opportunities blossom when business models are designed from the start to support the triple bottom line--social, environmental, and economic concerns.
Grand Rapids-based Cascade Engineering reaps the business benefits of a "welfare to career" program, making it a win-win for all involved.
Ray Anderson, Founder, Chairman, President & CEO
of Interface addresses the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and provides an overview of
the responsibilities of corporations for the biosphere.
Paul Murray, Corporate Environmental Affairs manager, Herman Miller, Inc. reviews how Herman Miller has meets the triple bottom line in its manufacturing practices.
Rex L. LaMore and Terry Link identify ways in which colleges and universities may enhance social capital and revitalize the built environment through the mobilization and investment of financial resources in community-based development organizations.
Bette Downs visits with community leaders from the Eastside Neighborhood, Westside Neighborhood Association, Caring Active Residents, and the Lansing Neighborhood Council to highlight their history and current programs.
Kenneth E. Corey and Mark I. Wilson preview their forthcoming book designed to enable and support regions and localities to strategically position their communities to compete more effectively in the global knowledge economy of today.
Read more of CEDP's outreach scholarship that addresses sustainable community development, The Creative Community Handbook, and research that reveals new possibilities for investing resources to strengthen Michigan communities, Investing in Michigan's Future.
Browse these links to learn more about business practices, investing, community development, and design from organizations that are mindful of the triple bottom line.
CEDP's annual summer institute focused "Ideas and Dollars: How Cultural and Economic Development 'makes cents' for Michigan ." If you missed the June 15th conference, visit our archived videos of keynote speeches.
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2003
2002 - 2001
2000 - 1998
