For some cities, revitalization is brought about by innovation driven by local research institutes; for others it’s all about location, location, location. But for downtown Tempe, Arizona, a submarket in the Phoenix metro area, revitalization was largely spurred by the creation of a man-made lake.

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 14:25

Global Fair Trade advocacy organization Fair Trade Campaigns will host its annual national conference, a multi-stakeholder gathering of Fair Trade supporters, in Chicago, IL, March 1-3, 2019.

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 13:30

Timberland’s work to reintroduce cotton farming to Haiti was honored recently with the US Chamber of Commerce Citizenship Award for the Best Economic Empowerment Program. In partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance(SFA), the global outdoor lifestyle brand aims to create a new supply chain for sustainable cotton for use in its products through a program that will also contribute to reforesting Haiti and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 13:00

Today, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced a donation of $1.5 million to aid in the ongoing recovery and relief efforts resulting from the devastating wildfires in California. Earlier this week, Wells Fargo announced a $250,000 donation to local organizations. Today’s donation increases Wells Fargo’s support to $1.75 million.

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 13:00

Martin Currie, an active equity specialist with a long history of investing in Asia and emerging markets, has become one of the first asset managers* to declare its commitment to Korea’s Stewardship Code.

*23 asset manager participants as at 31 October 2018. Source: Korea Corporate Governance Service

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 13:30

At PayPal, we harness the power of technology to help connect people to the causes they care about. Watch how we continually seek new ways to increase charitable giving and engage our PayPal users to make a difference in the community.

Tue, 02/19/2019 - 11:00

We believe all companies have an important role to play in fostering strong, inclusive communities in the places where we live and work. Watch this video to learn how PayPal facilitates initiatives to create local impact in meaningful ways.

Thu, 02/21/2019 - 12:00

Simple things can bring great comfort to those living without shelter. That is why America’s No. 1 basic apparel, underwear and sock brand is donating 225,000 pairs of socks to organizations fighting homelessness across the United States in its ninth year of sponsoring the Hanes National Sock Drive.

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 14:50

There it is, that fantastic gift everybody wants but has been so hard to find. Your excitement builds as you take out your credit card and begin typing in the number and expiration date quickly, before someone else snags the last item in stock.

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 13:10

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, hosted more than 1,200 customers, partners, suppliers and influencers at its latest Innovation Summit, November 13-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event brought together Schneider Electric experts and world-leading industry thought leaders to share insights and bold ideas on the challenges and opportunities of powering and digitizing the economy.

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 11:05