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2016

Participants in the 2016 MBArk program

May 27, 2016

Two Jenkins MBA Students “MBArk” on a Trip to Natural Food Industry’s Biggest Event

Shannon O'Shea (Jenkins MBA '17) and Graham Givens (Jenkins MBA '17) spent their spring break learning more about the natural foods industry and its latest trends. 

Vital Plan is a certified B Corporation

May 13, 2016

Vital Plan Leverages B Corp Certification to Revolutionize Support for Chronic Illness

Vital Plan, a physician-founded wellness startup, is one of eight herbal supplement companies worldwide and the first supplement company in NC to become a Certified B Corporation®. 

Lulu.com Team (Left to Right) Joshua Moore, College of Textiles, Nigel Lee, CEO, Lulu.com, Michael Vigars, Jenkins MBA, Sheridan Howie, Lulu.com, Robert Brigman, MGIM Program, Radhika Vaid, College of Textiles

May 10, 2016

NC State B Corp Clinic Helps Companies Improve their Environmental, Social Impact

On April 22 – Earth Day – 2016, the BSC hosted its second B Corp Clinic finals at HQ Raleigh. Read more to find out how teams of students from Triangle area business schools worked together to help aspiring companies move toward certification as B Corps. 

NC State Jenkins Invest for Impact 2016 competition team

Apr 5, 2016

Jenkins MBA Team takes Second Place in Invest for Impact Competition

A Jenkins MBA team from NC State earned second place in The Invest for Impact Competition hosted on February 26, 2016 by the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC - Chapel Hill. 

NC map food forum

Mar 30, 2016

NC State Net Impact Chapter hosts Food Waste and Hunger Forum

The NC State Net Impact convened the Food Waste and Hunger Forum at the Talley Student Union. 

NC schools could save 14x with solar

Feb 3, 2016

Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Durham schools can save millions by going solar

Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Durham school districts can meet electricity needs, save millions by going 100 percent solar. 

Jan 25, 2016

Sustainable Luxury with Francine Petersen

Ultimately, Dr. Petersen unveils the inner workings of the dynamic consumer. 

B Corp Clinic Launch

Jan 25, 2016

BSC Launches Spring B Corp Clinic

BSC Launches Spring B Corp Clinic by Rudhawarsh Loganathan Last fall, the Business Sustainability Collaborative launched the B Corp Clinic, an experiential learning program designed to connect students with aspiring…