Upcoming Event
Business for a Better World: A Panel Discussion with Wisconsin B-Corp Leaders
Hear from a collective of corporations committed to shaking up shareholder primacy. The owner-founders of these three mission-driven corporations believe they can make a difference while also making a profit.
February 29 at 11:30-1:00
Todd Wehr Center Jockey Rooms at Carthage College
This event is free but registration is required.
About the Program
Kurt Brenkus, CEO and co-founder of Indigenous Pact, a healthcare consulting firm that creates health equity for American Indians and Alaska Natives. He is also a Health Innovations Fellow with the Aspen Institute.
Kimberly Kane, President and CEO of Kane Communications Group, a purpose-driven, branding, marketing and public relations firm.
Russ Klisch, President and co-founder of Lakefront Brewery in Riverwest, Milwaukee. Makers of the first certified gluten-free and organic beers in the US and committed to the highest levels of sustainability and community reinvestment.
These three leaders have committed their companies to extraordinary levels of social and environmental performance, transparency, and responsible governance in order to achieve status as a Benefit Corporation and be certified by the nonprofit B-Lab. Join us in learning why and how this process has changed their businesses (and their communities) for the better.
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Colleen Palmer, Assistant Professor of Communication and Digital Media, an expert in public relations, mass communication, and crisis communication.
The event will take place on February 29, 2024 at Carthage College. Doors open at 11:30, program at noon. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Seating is limited!
About the Series
For nearly 30 years, the Business and Professional Coalition, a network of regional civic, business, and professional leaders have met regularly at Carthage to engage in substantive discussion around topics of regional and national import, and conversations that aim to further the region’s economic growth and prosperity. Through programming that includes prominent guest speakers and panel events, the BPC promotes learning, conversation, and relationship building to strengthen our local business community.
Save the date for our Next event
April 18, 2024 11:30-1pm The Future of Higher Education
President John Swallow will sit down with UW System President Jay Rothman for a fireside chat discussing the future of higher education. Hear these transformative leaders discuss how higher education will build the workforce of the future and what innovations will be part of the solution for Southeastern Wisconsin’s economic development.
Interested in becoming involved? Reach out to Katharine Keenan at kkeenan@zh121.com or join our mailing list to keep informed.
