Community Building- A Fundamental to Business Success

Blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company
Nov 8, 2011 9:20 AM ET

Taiga Company blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Compa…

Most companies today recognize, at least at a high-level, the consequences and negative impacts of their choices on the communities in which they conduct their day-to-day business.  Some also employ outreach programs designed to make a positive impact in the local community.  However, the evolving face of business sustainability is requiring companies to take it a step further.   Business sustainability is noted as providing solutions to complex problems; specifically in business and community development, it can create solutions sparked by unusual pairings.  What are the means in which to grow your business through community building?  Match your company values with partnering organizations in the community.  Focus on:    •    Shared interest •    Creating a win/win outcome   Click here to read more about community building as a fundamental to business success.   

Home to one third of the earth's trees, the Taiga is the largest land-based biosphere and encircles the globe. Its immense oxygen production literally changes the atmosphere and refreshes the planet. It is this continuous renewal that has shaped Taiga Company's vision to drive similar change in the business world. Taiga Company seeks to be the "oxygen for your business".