Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise

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The business case for sustainable tourism management of protected areas

I was able to put my immersion and core skill sets to work with the TAPAS Group at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

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4 reasons to attend the Cornell Executive Forum on Sustainability

Stay informed on industry trends at the intersection of business and sustainability and attend the Cornell Executive Forum on Sustainability.

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Bridging the gap between politics and renewables

After gaining nearly five years of political advocacy experience, I decided to shift my career trajectory toward an industry I had always been passionate about: renewable energy.

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An urban farmer aims to address food insecurity

Harlan Blynn, MBA ’10, suspended his management consulting practice to launch a new startup — an urban farm in Denver.

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Combatting the global water crisis with charity: water

Last summer I was offered the opportunity to join charity: water—a non-profit organization leading the charge to solve the global water crisis—as their first MBA intern within the partnerships team.

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Trek Recap: Sustainable Global Enterprise Club and Energy Club visit Bay Area

The Sustainable Global Enterprise and Energy Club professional trek took 11 students to the San Francisco Bay Area to visit companies with sustainable values and initiatives.

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Nonprofit internship offers new perspectives on nursing

Last summer, I had the opportunity to combine my experience in nursing with the business side of healthcare through my internship at Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA, focused on maternal and child healthcare.

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Cornell Business Impact Symposium: Bridging sustainability and enterprise

The Cornell Business Impact Symposium (CBIS) has proven to be a thought provoking event year after year, and 2018 was no different. The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise hosted this year’s annual conference, which centered around Unleashing the Power of Sustainability.

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Natural food industry trends from Expo West

Thanks to the support of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, I just got back from the Natural Products Expo West event in Anaheim, California, where I interacted with thousands of brands showcasing their new natural products.