Our first online discussion of 2017 focused on TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE BUSINESSES (that measure their success based on profits, as well as social and environmental impacts). 

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We brainstormed a list of triple bottom line businesses in the Monadnock Region, as well as organizations and initiatives that support these businesses sustainability efforts -- efforts that strengthen our Monadnock Local Living Economy.

Rebecca Hamilton (Badger Balm) speaks at B Inspired Conference on evolution, economics, and why both can be kinder than we expect.

Triple Bottom Line Businesses (Monadnock Region)

• Badger Balm
• Bensonwood
  
• Filtrine Manufacturing
• Inn at Valley Farms
  
• Monadnock Food Co-op
• Monadnock Paper Mills
  
• Orchard Hill Breadworks
• The Works Bakery Cafe

Supporting Organizations and Initiatives

• Antioch University: Sustainable Business Certificate
  
• City of Keene: Environmental Preferable Purchasing Program (EP³)
• NH Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• National Co-op Grocers: Co+efficient Program
  
• B Lab: B Corp Certification Program
  

Next Steps:

• Document certification programs used by local businesses to help them track and strengthen their triple bottom line.
• How can Monadnock Buy Local help connect the dots and make these supporting organizations and initiatives more accessible to our region's locally owned businesses?
  
• How can we communicate these efforts to community members so they can vote with their dollars and support triple bottom line efforts in our region?
• Have something to add?  Email us today!
  

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