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Ethical Custom: A Conservative's Case for Purpose-Driven Business?
Ethical Custom: A Conservative's Case for Purpose-Driven Business?
By Mike Rowlands
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My first ever LinkedIn post! Here we go :) Have you heard of the 3Ps of mindfulness? It’s my favorite framework at the moment. The 3Ps of…
My first ever LinkedIn post! Here we go :) Have you heard of the 3Ps of mindfulness? It’s my favorite framework at the moment. The 3Ps of…
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Because the world doesn’t need another factory - it needs a textile circularity facility. Way to go, Debrand.
Because the world doesn’t need another factory - it needs a textile circularity facility. Way to go, Debrand.
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Invictus is now BC's 15th largest CPA firm! So proud of this milestone as we grew from a team of 3 to a team of over 80 in 12 years! And so…
Invictus is now BC's 15th largest CPA firm! So proud of this milestone as we grew from a team of 3 to a team of over 80 in 12 years! And so…
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Experience & Education
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Co-Founder
Canadian Purpose Economy Project
- Present 4 years 6 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Canadian Purpose Economy Project exists to accelerate the transition to the purpose economy. It engages national ecosystem actors to create an enabling environment for social purpose businesses to start, transition, thrive and grow.
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Treasurer & Past Chair
Hollyhock
- Present 9 years 3 months
Environment
Hollyhock creates, curates, and hosts inspiring, meaningful experiences that provide both the inner and outer skills for personal growth and social transformation.
I joined the board in mid-2015, taking up the role of Secretary shortly thereafter, and then succeeding my friend and mentor Joel Solomon as chair in 2019—just six months before the pandemic. After co-chairing for the last two years, I stepped back (into the Treasurer role) in 2024. -
Producer
Social Venture Institute
- Present 12 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Since 1996, Social Venture Institute has offered leaders of social purpose businesses a forum in which to air their business problems and receive advice and mentoring. Founded by Gary Hirshberg, President and CEO of Stonyfield Farm, SVI was designed to provide an interactive and affordable way for entrepreneurs to explore creative ways to succeed.
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Ambassador
B Lab
- Present 8 years 4 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. It is the world's leading certification for socially responsible businesses.
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Director, Social Venture Circle
American Sustainable Business Network
- 3 years 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
I joined the board of Social Venture Network and worked alongside my fellow directors to manage its merger with Investors' Circle and rebranding to Social Venture Circle.
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Ambassador, Social Venture Network
American Sustainable Business Network
- 3 years 8 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Co-Chair
DreamRider Productions
- 3 years 4 months
Education
After connecting with Dreamrider's founders, Ian and Vanessa, at the 2009 Social Venture Institute, seeing the impact of their work, and hearing of their ambitious goals for Dreamrider's future, I was excited to accept their invitation to join their Board of Directors in 2010. I assumed the co-chair role in 2012, and contributed to the planning and launch of Planet Protector Academy, a multimedia classroom game that makes 'Planet Protector Superheroes' of thousands of school aged kids each year.
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President
BC Epilepsy Society
- 3 years 1 month
Health
In my fourth year on the Board, I was nominated to assume the Chairmanship by the Society's Executive Committee. I lead strategic planning for the Society, and work with Directors and staff, guiding their efforts on the Society's behalf.
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