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A quick review of what's going on in the local, independent business community. 
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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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November 8-10: Elevated Pitch Competition

Part conference and part pitch competiton – EP*C Teams will spend the weekend relationship and resource building while refining their socially conscious ancillary business models under the mentorship of seasoned cannabis entreprenuers. EP*C Voyeurs will spend the weekend networking and building their inspiration muscles! Learn more and get 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: Eating Up Easter at the Philly Asian Film Festival 

In a cinematic letter to his son, native Rapanui (Easter Island) filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu explores the modern dilemma of their people, descendants of the ancient statue builders, who risk losing everything to the globalizing effects of tourism. The film follows four islanders who are working to tackle the consequences of their rapidly developing home. Mama Piru leads recycling efforts to reduce trash, Mahani and Enrique use music to reunite their divided community, and Sergio tries to understand the motivations of his father, who embraces the advantages of building new businesses. These stories intertwine to reveal the complexities of development and the contradictions within us all as we are faced with hard choices about our planet’s future. Tickets and more info here

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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