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24 Oct 2019
.@WilliamWTowns discussing bridging #philanthropy and #ImpInv with @ArabellaAdvisors @KansasHealthOrg @YWCAUSA #SOCAP19 @SOCAPmarkets
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22 Oct 2019
This just in: @RockefellerFdn announces their new #FoodVision2050 challenge. #SOCAP19 #SustainableDevelopment #globaldev
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23 Oct 2019
“This year I’m thinking a lot about the people who aren’t in this room...who are searching for this conversation, but haven’t heard about impact investing - much less SOCAP. This can’t just be for the 1%; it needs to be for everyone.” @SOCAPmarkets CEO @LindsaySmalling #SOCAP19
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Benefit Chicago retweeted
22 Oct 2019
#SOCAP19 welcome plenary with @roysteiner @Innovationwoman of @RockefellerFdn: finding optimism through inspiration knowledge networks innovations for #foodvision2050 launching 10/29.
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22 Oct 2019
Looking forward to having some great conversations, meeting new people, and thinking differently about impact investing at @SOCAPmarkets.
#SOCAP19 #ImpInv #InvestInImpact #ThinkDifferently
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17 Oct 2019
#BenefitChicago was recently featured in @BadCreditorg for our work in building wealth, supporting local #entrepreneurs and increasing opportunities for #WorkforceDevelopment and #JobReadiness
Read more at: bit.ly/2IXaE7X
#ImpInv #InvestInImpact #SmallBiz #SocEnt
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16 Oct 2019
This summer, our ED @WilliamWTowns sat down with @BizCastHQ to share his thoughts on leadership and the challenges faced when embarking on a new or innovative endeavor.
#LeadershipChallenges #BenefitChicago #InnovativeInitiative
Watch his interview here: bit.ly/35GGSyc
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10 Oct 2019
Great discussion about social enterprises with a @BeeLoveBuzz @CCLBA @TRPistas moderated by @WilliamWTowns talking about the challenges faced by businesses looking to grow and do good hosted by @NetImpactChi
#InvestInImpact #SmallBiz #SocEnt #ImpInv
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10 Oct 2019
.@WilliamWTowns said “These leaders here lead ‘do tanks’ instead of ‘think tanks.’ They are facing challenges head on and adjusting in real time.”
@beelovebuzz @CCLBA @TRPistas @NetImpactChi
#InvestInImpact #SmallBiz #SocEnt #ImpInv
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Benefit Chicago retweeted
9 Oct 2019
@BenefitChicago helps to finance the growth of impact enterprises. Its impact investments are intended to boost opportunities in Chicago communities and support entrepreneurs, and it's supported by @ChiTrust, @macfound, and @calvertimpcap. Read more: bit.ly/2VBSqOJ
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8 Oct 2019
Travelers from around the world love our great city just as much as we do. @CNTraveler
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8 Oct 2019
Last month, @WilliamWTowns joined @CurtisRMonday on the #UrbanBusinessRoundtable @WVON1690 to talk about our work and our recent portfolio member @SelfHelpFedCU
Watch the episode at bit.ly/35rbzr4
#BenefitChicago #InvestInImpact #SocEnt #SmallBiz #AccessToCapital
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7 Oct 2019
We're looking forward to a great conversation with local #SocEnt Leaders representing @BeeLoveBuzz, @TRPistas, and @CCLBA. Join us!
#InvestInImpact #ImpInv #SocialEnterprise #SocialEntrepreneurs
Our Panel on Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in Chicago is 2 days away! Make sure to grab a ticket soon. We hope to see you there! ow.ly/NYtJ50wpSvU
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4 Oct 2019
"#BenefitChicago's $5M Investment in @NCIF Credit Strategies Fund is part of our continued effort to expand financial resources and create sustainable change in communities across Chicago" - @WilliamWTowns
#InvestInImpact #ImpInv bit.ly/2VaPZ5e
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28 Sep 2019
We're honored to receive the “Best Impact Investing Company – USA” and the “Award for Innovation in Nonprofit Financing 2019” from @Acquisition_Int #InternationalFinanceAwards2019.
Humbled to be among this year's great awardees: bit.ly/2me5XPf
#InvestInImpact #ImpInv
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25 Sep 2019
We're excited to support the upcoming #SECCSymposium featuring incredible guest speakers & workshops for #SmallBiz, providing resources, networking & knowledge to help local businesses grow.
#InvestInImpact
Find more info and to register visit: bit.ly/2nb63qI
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21 Sep 2019
Great discussion about the graduated tax on the Urban Business Roundtable with @CURTISMONDAY on @KooloutRadio @insidekellogg @ WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago instagram.com/p/B2rWU6apiEU/…
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21 Sep 2019
Preparing for the Urban Business Roundtable on @KooloutRadio @CURTISMONDAY @insidekellogg @benefitchicago #Capital @ WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago instagram.com/p/B2rV1YiJWYi/…
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21 Sep 2019
Tune in to @WVON1690 this morning, @WilliamWTowns is a guest on the #UrbanBusinessRoundtable with @CurtisRMonday talking about our recent investment in @SelfHelpFedCU
Listen via iHeartRadio:
iheart.com/live/5304?cmp=ios…
#InvestInImpact #InvestLocal
20 Sep 2019
Last week @WilliamWTowns delivered the keynote address at the #CultureAndLeadershipQuest2019 hosted by @LTE_Academy.
He joined a full day of inspiring & insightful presentations & panels about #leadership. He spoke about #EthicalLeadership, #ChangingPerceptions, & #SharedValue.
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