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November 6: SBN Best Practice Forum: Culture Clash - Cultivating a Healthy Workplace

Join us on November 6th for one of our last Best Practice Forum's of the year.
Research shows that it cost an average of $15,000 to replace an employee at the median income level. Beyond combating turnover, engaging your team in a way that creates a sense of value and trust has many additional positive outcomes. Culture Clash – Cultivating a Healthy Workplace will highlight innovative ways in which local businesses build company culture and invest in their most valuable asset - people. Guess what? It's more than just ping-pong and beer taps.

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JOB ALERT: Business for America is hiring a PA Statewide Business Outreach Coordinator. 

Are you committed to reforming Pennsylvania's Political System? Business for America is hiring a part-time Statewide Business Outreach Coordinator. Click here to learn more. 
October 26: Halloween ComicFest 2019 at Amalgam

Join Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse at their Halloween ComicFest 2019. From 8 am to 8 pm on Saturday there will be free comics, activities and competitions. More info here!
October 29: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Annual Gala & Awards Dinner

Join the Bicycle Coalition for their Annual Gala and Awards Dinner as they celebrate agents of change in the region's cyclilng community. Get your tickets here
November 12: SBN Open House - Bucks County Edition

Join SBN for a networking event in Bucks County. Whether you are new to the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, a long-term member, or someone looking for an open door to learn more about our triple bottom line business community, the SBN Open House is the most engaging way to find out how to maximize your SBN experience and deepen your connections in the local impact economy. Free - register now.

November 14: Noontime U: Climate Catastrophe Comes to Philadelphia

How will climate change play out in the Philadelphia region? Join Franklin Institute Environmental Scientist Dr. Rachel Valletta in exploring the local impacts of climate, what that means for our well-being, and—most importantly—what we can do about it. Bring your lunch.  More info/register

November 14: ELA Mid-Atlantic Conference 2019: The Plant Pollinator Partnership

Bees, beetles, butterflies, ants, birds, and bats all help with pollination and all are experiencing environmental stresses. In response, landscape professionals and concerned homeowners across the country are learning more about the habitat needs of all pollinators – and using that knowledge to make planting decisions. Join ELA to learn from four pollinator experts what we can do to support pollinators.

November 20: SBN Roundtable with PWD Commissioner Randy Hayman

This November, SBN is excited to welcome the recently appointed Philadelphia Water Commissioner, Randy Hayman. SBN’s Entrepreneurs’ Roundtables are members-only. Refreshments and a light breakfast will be provided. Register.  
December 4: SBN Panel with Temple SBDC: Focus on the Triple Bottom Line

SBN is excited to partner with the Temple Small Business Development Center to discuss how businesses can incorporate the triple bottom line into their business plan. Learn more and register
December 10: SBN Annual Holiday Party

It's never too early to grab your tickets for SBN's Annual Holiday Party. Each December, SBN’s members, sponsors, allies, and friends merrily celebrate the holidays, the successes of the year behind us, and what lies ahead for the sustainable business community. Save the date and reserve your tickets today
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