Mary Vincent Speaks at Net Impact Conference, Cornell University

This year's Net Impact Conference theme was 'Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers'.
I moderated this year's Net Impact Conference Panel on 'The Future of Organics: Big Business or Not?' with Panelists: Sarah Endline, Founder and CEO, Sweetriot and Jessica Rolph, Founding Partner and COO, HappyFamily. Sweetriot started by sourcing their cacao directly in Latin America, using recyclable, reusable packaging which features emerging artists, using all-natural, healthy ingredients for their dark chocolate ‘peaces.’ HappyFamily provides organic food products. Both Sarah and Jessica are inspiring and successful entrepreneurs!
The panel topics ranged from what inspired them to start their businesses to how they plan for Profit, Marketing and Branding Strategies, Financial Pitfalls, and Production Efficiencies. Audience questions ranged from investment interest to organic product trends. I discussed Organic Food and Beverage Sales Trends, Food Carbon Facts from the UN Climate Change Report, the EatLowCarbon.org Website, Slow Money Investing book, new Organic Farmers Business Handbook, and the upcoming NRDC Growing Green Awards 2010. See the full article with links here.