By Nathaniel Luce
The Net Impact group at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management is hosting a day-long symposium on profitable environmentally and socially conscious careers and the new sustainable economy. The Careers with Impact event will take place at the Owen School on March 21, 8:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Panels will include topics such as the green building industry, corporate social responsibility, leading non-profits, sustainable investment, creating a fulfilling career, marketing sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Speakers and panelists from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, FedEx, Brown-Forman, Centerstone, Grey Matters Capital, International Paper, Crosland Developers, Thistle Farms and more will take part in the event.
The symposium is the finale of “green week” at Owen, which includes a local business showcase, Percy Priest Park clean-up and a recycling drive.
For more information on the event, log onto www.owennetimpact.org. Media planning to attend the event should contact Amy Wolf at amy.wolf@vanderbilt.edu.
WHAT: Careers with Impact symposium to discuss environmentally and socially conscious careers and the new sustainable economy.
WHERE: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management,
401 21st Ave. S., Nashville, Tenn. 37203
WHEN: March 21, from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Amy Wolf
Senior Public Affairs Officer
Vanderbilt University
Contact Phone: (615) 322-NEWS
Contact Email: amy.wolf@vanderbilt.edu
