The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Lehigh Valley (SBNLV) is a non-profit organization of local business people, professionals, social entrepreneurs, investors, non-profit leaders, and government representatives who are committed to building a more socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable local economy. (BALLE), a national alliance of local business networks in North America that are building sustainable economies in their region. Both BALLE and SBN are creating a different way of doing business based on local living economy principles — the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. The triple bottom line framework is designed to measure a company's performance in three areas: 1) social impact 2) environmental impact and 3) profitability. SBNLV Mission: Our mission is to build a just and sustainable economy in the Greater Lehigh Valley region by connecting, promoting and strengthening locally-owned independent businesses that seek to serve the needs of customers, employees, our community and the earth. |
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