Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:19:46 -0800WeeblyTue, 04 May 2010 06:25:37 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/05/meeting-this-thursday-6pm-at-hemmingways.htmlHi guys,

Come out to likely the last meeting of this academic year!

WHAT: NIFI general meeting
WHEN: This Thurs. May 6
TIME: 18.00
WHERE: Hemmingways (in the back)

Main topics at this meeting will be:

1.Debriefing the Unconference - what could be improved for next time? Should there be a next time? Who? When?
2. The continuation of NIFI...

Interested in getting more exposed to the business of sustainability? Get involved and help kick start NIFI for a new year.

Hope to see you there!

NIFI ]]>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:48:48 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/03/unconference-jyvskyl.htmlDATE: Friday April 16 2010
TIME: 9.00-15.00 (arrive as early as 8:30, grab a coffee)
PLACE: Turbiinitalo (Piippukatu 3), Jyväskylä FINLAND

get involved, spread the word and follow the conversation: http://bit.ly/JKL_unconf

Unconference Jyväskylä! is an event for business leaders, entrepreneurs, students, change makers and anyone interested in the business of sustainability.

Lots of groups and people in this city have their own initiatives on how to make Jyväskylä (and the world!) a better place to live and work so we're offering just an open space for sharing knowledge, ideas and advice.

An unconference is a facilitated, participant-driven conference centred around a theme or purpose. It's the opposite of a traditional conference.

• You help decide the content.
• It's a pick-and-mix programme.
• The law of two feet. If you don't like a session move on until you find one that engages you.
• A marketplace of ideas, many-to-many rather than one-to-many.
• You get out what you put in, so get involved..
  
  blogging-tweeting-tagging: #JKL_unconf
  facebook: Unconference Jyväskylä!

]]>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:48:56 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/02/tedtalks-on-sustainability-participative-video-night.htmlWHEN: Thursday, February 25 19-21.00
WHERE: CRAZYTOWN (Hannikaisenkatu 18, 40100 Jyväskylä)

On February 25 we're putting on a participative video night featuring your favourite TEDTalks. What idea do you want to spread? 

Based on the TED Conference concept (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TED_(conference)), TEDTalks are online videos of great thinkers and doers with 'ideas worth spreading'. Their aim is using 'the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world'. 

Check out www.TED.com and send us the link of your favourite video related to sustainability, the environment, CSR… something you think is inspiring to others interested in business + sustainability issues. 

Then join us on Thursday February 25 to watch short thought-provoking videos and to find out what idea others want to spread.  

We’ll bring the popcorn. J

]]>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:40:52 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/02/nifi-net-impact-news.htmlHeippa!

First of all, we'd like to encourage you all to join the Net Impact Central Finland facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=50279943542&ref=ts
 
Also, I want to share some of the resources and great stuff going on at the Net Impact global network level: www.netimpact.org

NEWSLETTERS
There are several publications with news and opportunities for Net Impact members and unpaid subscribers in the field of CSR & sustainable business.

Their Leading Business monthly newsletter is free to subscribers and doesn’t require Net Impact membership. It highlights the activities of Net Impact chapters around the world and has event and career information. Sign up here: http://netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=3097 (click Newsletter member).

Other publications on career opportunities, CSR news, weekly Net Impact chapter updates and more by Net Impact are listed here: http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1432

ISSUES IN DEPTH CALLS
Issues in Depth conference calls provide paid Net Impact members with the opportunity to interact with industry leaders about topics such as CSR, nonprofit management, international development, social entrepreneurship, cause marketing, and others. These one hour calls educate members on the latest career trends and hot topics in socially and environmentally responsible business.
Upcoming call topics: http://netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2632

(**NIFI student members might be interested in Feb 12th upcoming call, “How to Find a Good Green Job: Practical Tools for a Sustainable Business Job Search”!)

For nonmembers, you can download brief podcasted interviews from speakers in Issues in Depth calls: http://netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=26372010

DOING GOOD & DOING WELL CONFERENCE IN BARCELONA
Registration is now open for participants to this two day event (Feb 26-27) in Barcelona. The overall theme of this year’s conference is, “From niche to mass market: taking responsible business to the next level”.Confirmed keynote speakers for the conference include Zein Abdalla, CEO of PepsiCo Europe, and Michel Camdussus, Managing Director of the IMF, 1987-2000.
 
Check out www.dgdw.org for all program info and speaker list. Net Impact members save an additional 10€. Move fast - last year’s DGDW conference was sold out with over 650 participants!

NET IMPACT (Int’l) MEMBERSHIP
Some of the above opportunities and resources require paid membership ($20/year for students)
To become a Net Impact (Int’l network) member go to; http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=19

Remember your chapter affiliation is “Central Finland Net Impact”! ]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:55:55 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/01/general-nifi-meeting.htmlWHEN: Thursday January 28 @ 18.00
WHERE: Bar Passion (Kauppalaispiha 3) 
WHAT: Open NIFI meeting (general discussion about what you want to see and do about business + sustainability in the region)

This meeting is open for everyone (new and old, JYU, JAMK, Team Academy, Professionals). It's time to come together and share the ideas and the experience of making it happen. What do you want out of NIFI? (knowledge? networks? business opportunities to make money?) How do you want to contribute?

If you're almost done school and don't know what to do after you graduate but want something in the sustainability field - get started with NIFI !]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:51:28 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/01/2010-dgdw-conference-in-barcelona.html  A message from Net Impact Newsleter:

The 2010 Doing Good and Doing Well (DGDW) conference in Barcelona, presented in partnership with IESE's Responsible Business Club, is fast approaching. This year, Europe’s leading student-run conference on responsible business is shaping up to be the largest and most engaging in its seven-year history discussing the overall theme “From niche to mass market: taking responsible business to the next level”.

We hope you'll join us on 26 – 27 February for a packed schedule of thought-provoking speeches, dynamic panel discussions, and ample networking and career opportunities. Some highlights include:

• Engaging keynotes, such as Zein Abdalla, CEO of PepsiCo Europe, and Michel Camdessus, former Managing Director of the IMF
• More than 60 confirmed speakers on the most relevant topics in CSR, responsible finance, social and economic development, energy and the environment, healthcare, and responsible careers
• The Social Entrepreneurship Workshop, which offers existing and aspiring social entrepreneurs an opportunity to discuss their ideas and challenges with peers and conference participants.
• Career Forum with recruiters like Endeavor, Charity Bank, LGT Venture Philantrophy, the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance, the OECD and many more
• The Cleantech Venture Seminar, which connects cleantech industry entrepreneurs to some of the world's finest venture capitalists
• Numerous social and networking events

There are only a few more days left to receive a 20% registration discount before the 15 January deadline. Net Impact Members receive an additional 10 Euro discount! Email conference@netimpact.org to receive the discount code.


Register today at www.dgdw.org.

]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:46:28 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/01/nifiignition-sustainability-business-workshop.htmlWHEN: Thursday January 14th, 2010 (morning to evening)
WHERE: Ränssin kievari (www.ranssinkievari.fi)
WHAT: "Leading Sustainable Change" an entrepreneurial workshop*
COST: 50€ (includes transport, coffee, lunch, dinner, sauna)

*This is actually only Day 2 of an international 3 day self-leadership program run by Team Academy for international agents of change (students coming from France, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden) The whole event costs 300€ - so 50€ is a pretty good deal!) They have asked Net Impact Finland and Global Venture Lab to come on board to lead this particular day and we want to invite you!

By the end of the day you should: 
...have a thorough understanding of what sustainable development means in the business context
...know the growth areas in this field
...what's greenwash? what's real? 
...expand your mindset to think global and think of BIG business opportunities!
...meet interesting new people from around Europe!

Please contact Jane Porter at jane.porter@jyu.fi if you would like to attend ASAP (by Friday 8.1) 

]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:42:35 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/01/nifi-social.htmlWHEN: Friday December 11, 2009 @ 19.00 - ...
WHERE: Old Bricks Inn (basement!), Jyväskylä
WHAT: monthly business + sustainability networking event

We've had two really great relaxing evenings so far with inventors, entrepreneurs, business people and students from JYU, JAMK and Team Academy on topics such as starting new growth businesses with social/environmental objectives and sustainable innovation with Antti Hautamäki. If you haven't attended yet, but these topics spark some interest come out on Friday and get to know what NIFI is all about! 

]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:39:13 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/01/seos-sustainable-design-workshop.htmlWHEN: Thursday November 12, 2009 from 13.00-21.00
WHERE: JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä
WHAT: interactive sustainable urban design workshop  

There still are three spots open for NIFI members to attend SEOS' Future of Sustainable Urban Living workshop! 

From this full day workshop participants can expect to understand the complex problems facing urban environments and learn how to turn them into a new product, service, and business opportunities. The challenge for participants is to create sustainable solutions for urban living that is beneficial for the society, and the environment while being economically viable, sensible and desirable. 

Workshop learning objectives focus on:  
- issues surrounding sustainability in an urban context 
- ideas on new sustainable innovations 
- insights into innovative sustainable product and service concepts that are being developed internationally  

If you're interested in participating (or for more information), please email ellen.torvi@gmail.com a short paragraph of why you want to attend. You must be a NIFI member to participate. Membership is 5€

]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:29:18 -0800http://www.netimpactfinland.fi/1/post/2010/01/november-sustainability-series.htmlWHEN: Thursday November 12, 2009 from 19.00-21.00
WHERE: Hemingway’s, Jyväskylä (http://www.hemingways.fi/ravintolat/fi_FI/jyvaskyla/)
WHAT: monthly business + sustainability networking event

NIFI is having a "Sustainable Startups" pitch night for our 2nd Sustainability Series on Nov. 12 and we want all those with an idea/company to come forward and share it. If you have an idea or company that follows a sustainable business model and you'd like to pitch it - send an email asap to jane.porter@jyu.fi 

SEOS (http://seos.fi/) will be there to discuss their business model and success story, which has developed from a sustainable startup focused on sustainable innovation and design. 

Although we're not in time for the SLUSH Helsinki startup bootcamp (starting Nov 3), we're right in time for the "Be A Change" social entrepreneurship conference on Nov. 14-15 in Helsinki (www.beachange.org) -and they're anxious to have more Jyväskylä startups :) 

Join us at Hemingway's for an interactive evening on how to successfully bridge the gap between business strategy and sustainability. 

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