Workshops

The number of businesses who give back to their communities is growing. Why is this? Does impactful giving really matter to customers? Join us to learn about why being a philanthropic business owner matters. Our panel of experts will discuss why, as a business owner, impactful giving is good for business, how to start the process of becoming a philanthropic business owner, different strategies for giving back and ideas on how to identify your community partners.

Moderater: Frank Squillace, Vice-President, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

Speakers:

• Brennan Gould, Director of Programs, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
• Honie Ann Peacock, HAP’NINGS NOW, LLC
• Representatives from City Schoolyard Garden and Whole Foods Market

This panel is a collaboration between CNE and the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) and free to members of either organization.

This panel should be of interest to for-profit business owners, business leaders interested in social responsibility, and nonprofit organizations looking to partner with for-profit business or to better understand the perspectives of donors and grant makers.