Alissa Sears
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Alissa Sears commented on Alissa Sears's blog post Investment opportunity for Clean Businesses (www.ccvf.org)
"Hi Ken! Please visit www.ccvf.org to see what their requirements are for participation. Where are you located?"
Mar 5, 2009
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Mar 5, 2009
Alissa Sears left a comment for Stephanie Noel Kirlin
"Hi Stephanie! So happy to see you here! It's a great resource!"
Mar 5, 2009
Alissa Sears posted a video

Sudan Reforestation Initiative

Planting trees to stop desert sand from overtaking villages.
Mar 5, 2009
ken commented on Alissa Sears's blog post Investment opportunity for Clean Businesses (www.ccvf.org)
"Am a farmer in the developing world looking for support on my farm. i have an extension plan of growing fish on it but with limited resources. is there any thing you can do to support me on the business idea. am looking forwaed to hearing from you,…"
Feb 20, 2009
A blog post by Alissa Sears was featured

Investment opportunity for Clean Businesses (www.ccvf.org)

For companies seeking investment or investors interested in the Clean Business sector, the California Coast Venture Forum has announced the launch of their Clean Business Investment Summit™ on March 26, 2009 at the Corwin Pavilion at the University of California, Santa Barbara.With increased interest from investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses in emerging markets such as clean tech, ethical, green, socially responsible, and sustainable enterprises, the Clean Business Investment Summit aligns…See More
Feb 19, 2009
Alissa Sears posted a blog post

Investment opportunity for Clean Businesses (www.ccvf.org)

For companies seeking investment or investors interested in the Clean Business sector, the California Coast Venture Forum has announced the launch of their Clean Business Investment Summit™ on March 26, 2009 at the Corwin Pavilion at the University of California, Santa Barbara.With increased interest from investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses in emerging markets such as clean tech, ethical, green, socially responsible, and sustainable enterprises, the Clean Business Investment Summit aligns…See More
Feb 19, 2009
Alissa Sears left a comment for Shah
"Thanks so much! I can put you in touch with the Safe Water Director if that would help. On the engineering, we're trying to develop a system to convert the irrigation from running on diesel to biofuel or veggie fuel (so it can run on the…"
Feb 17, 2009
Alissa Sears posted photos
Feb 17, 2009
Shah left a comment for Alissa Sears
"Thanks! I'll take a look at Safe Water International. The engineering problem you mentioned sounds interesting. Id love to hear more about it..."
Feb 17, 2009
Alissa Sears updated their profile
Feb 17, 2009
Alissa Sears left a comment for Shah
"Hi there! Love all that you're working on! I'm on the board of Safe Water International and they have some interesting programs they're developing for water filtration - take a look at www.safewaterintl.org. Also, we're working…"
Feb 17, 2009
Alissa Sears left a comment for Steve Jennings
"Hi Steve! Would love to hear more about your work. Also, take a look at www.createglobalchange.org and www.green2gold.org. I'm on both boards and they may be of interest to you! Look forward to hearing from you! Alissa"
Feb 17, 2009
Alissa Sears left a comment for B. Edwards Santiago
"Hello! With all you are doing, please visit www.can-do.org and watch their latest video on the human rights abuses occurring on the Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota. They would love your help, you can contact the founder at ek@can-do.org.…"
Feb 17, 2009
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Feb 17, 2009

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I am an entrepreneur, I am a social entrepreneur, I work for a company, I work for a philanthropic foundation
Website:
http://www.christiecomm.com
About my work:
Our company, Christie Communications, is a full-service public relations, marketing, and advertising agency dedicated to helping ethical businesses, entrepreneurs, and socially-conscious organizations broaden their impact through effective communication services. It is a company based in philosophy, driven by passion, and known by its results.

I helped develop and run the Christie CommUnity Foundation which creates a "ripple effect" of global betterment through creating and promoting innovative, results-oriented initiatives for the betterment of the world. Our initiatives are based in the principles of entrepreneurship and range from providing clean drinking water to addressing environmental degradation, supporting green business development to microfinance, and more. We currently have projects in Africa, South East Asia, and the US.

We are very excited about the launch of our Village Reforestation & Advancement Initiative to address desertification with community-based entrepreneurial solutions. For more info, please read recent coverage at www.globalpatriot.com.

I would love to learn more about what you are doing and explore opportunities for collaboration.

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Investment opportunity for Clean Businesses (www.ccvf.org)

For companies seeking investment or investors interested in the Clean Business sector, the California Coast Venture Forum has announced the launch of their Clean Business Investment Summit™ on March 26, 2009 at the Corwin Pavilion at the University of California, Santa Barbara.



With increased interest from investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses in emerging markets such as clean tech, ethical, green, socially responsible, and sustainable enterprises, the Clean Business Investment… Continue

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At 19:54 on February 17, 2009, Shah said…
Thanks! I'll take a look at Safe Water International. The engineering problem you mentioned sounds interesting. Id love to hear more about it...

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