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July 28, Net Impact, global webinar (online)

July 15, 2010

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* July 28, global webinar,
9am pacific, 12n eastern, 4p GMT, 5p Europe 
How to Invest for Human Impact + Profit (HIP)” - SIGN UP TODAY

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  • July 29, Berkeley Calif., GRI Training – Dinner Keynote

    July 15, 2010

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    * July 29-30, Berkeley, Calif. - GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting - by ISOS Group and TriplePundit – HIP CEO R. Paul Herman is the dinner keynote on July 29

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  • Aug. 19, S.F., Assoc. for Corporate Growth

    July 15, 2010

    Thursday, August 19th, 2010
    HIP = Human Impact + Profit: “The New Fundamentals of Investing”
    11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

    RSVP by NOON – Wednesday, August 18, 2010
    GUEST SPEAKER:
    R. Paul Herman
    CEO + Founder, HIP Investor, Inc.


    EVENT DETAILS:
    11:30am – 1:30pm
    The City Club – San Francisco

    155 Sansome Street
    Tel: (415) 362-2480
    www.cityclubsf.com

    EVENT REGISTRATION:
    ACG Members & Member Guests: $50
    Non-members: $70
    Please note: An additional $10 will be collected at the door for onsite registration.
    RSVP by NOON – Wednesday, August 18, 2010

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  • Oct 6-8, S.F., Social Capital Markets 2010

    July 15, 2010

     SOCAP10

    * October 6, 7, 8 at Social Capital Markets conference (San Francisco, CA)  – SIGN UP TODAY

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  • Oct. 15-20, Mexico, Opportunity Collaboration

    July 15, 2010

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    * October 15-20, at Opportunity Collaboration conference (Mexico)  – SIGN UP TODAY

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  • Oct. 28-30, Michigan, Net Impact North America conference

    July 15, 2010

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    * Oct. 28-30 at Net Impact North America conference  - RSVP HERE

    (Univ. of Michigan)

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  • Upcoming Events: SB10, LOHAS, SoCap10, OppCollab, NetImpact

    May 30, 2010

    Join these Sustainability Communities and Conferences – and meet HIP’s CEO at each in 2010:

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    * June 7-10, Sustainable Brands conference (Monterey, Calif.)
     
    * June 23-25, LOHAS conference  - buy 1 get 50% off second ticket til May 31 (Colorado)   

    * October 6-8, Social Capital Markets conference (San Francisco, CA)  
     
    * October 15-20, Opportunity Collaboration conference (Mexico)  
     
    * October 28-30,  Net Impact conference (Univ. of Michigan)

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  • May 3, Wash. D.C., Urbana; Meet the Author, HIP Book

    May 2, 2010

     
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    DATE

    Monday May 3rd from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
    Author* R. Paul Herman presents at 6:00PM.  
    (Cash bar Happy Hour Ends at 7p)
     

    VENUE

    Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar

    2121 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC –  (202) 956-6650  

    SPECIAL THANKS TO:
    Washington Network Group
    The Wharton Club of DC
    The Penn Club of DC
    Net Impact

     DIRECTIONS

    Metro: Red Line – DuPont Circle
    Urbana is located inside the Hotel Palomar
     

    RSVP REQUIRED – IT’S FREE

    http://hipdcbookevent.eventbrite.com                        
     

    CAN’T MAKE IT? ORDER THE BOOK

    http://www.bit.ly/HIPinvestorBook              

     

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    * R.Paul Herman is the CEO of HIP Investor Inc, a registered investment adviser in CA.

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  • May 5, Phila., Wharton/UPenn; Meet the Author, HIP Book

    May 2, 2010

    You’re invited to the meet the Author* (a UPenn and Wharton School alumnus) of the New Book: The HIP Investor, featuring the New Fundamentals of Investing    

     
    DATE

    Wednesday, May 5, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

    VENUE

    University of Pennsylvania
    Wharton School
    Hunstman Hall, Room 265
    3730 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia, Penna. 19104

    DIRECTIONS

    At 37th and Walnut Streets
    Entrances on Walnut and on Locust Walk

    SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CO-HOSTS

    IGEL: Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership
    The Wharton Sustainability Program, Wharton Operations
    The UPenn Boookstore
     

    RSVP PLEASE – IT’S FREE

    http://hipupennwharton.eventbrite.com/                      
     

    CAN’T MAKE IT? ORDER THE BOOK

    http://www.bit.ly/HIPinvestorBook                

    or buy it at the event from the Penn Bookstore

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    * R.Paul Herman, Wharton/UPenn 1989, is the CEO of HIP Investor Inc, a registered investment adviser in California.

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  • May 10, Chicago, ShoreBank; Meet the Author, HIP Book

    May 2, 2010

    You’re invited to the meet the Author* of the New Book: The HIP Investor, featuring the New Fundamentals of Investing  

     
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    DATE

    Monday, May 10, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    VENUE

    Shore Bank – Global Headquarters
    134 N. LaSalle Street
    Suite 1900
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Please RSVP below to clear building security
     

    DIRECTIONS

    Take the Brown, Green, Pink, Orange Lines to:
    * Washington/Wells, or Clark/Lake
    Take the Blue Line to Clark/Lake
    Take the Red Line to Randolph

    SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CO-HOST

    ShoreBank  
     

    RSVP PLEASE – IT’S FREE

     

    CAN’T MAKE IT? ORDER THE HIP BOOK

    http://bit.ly/HIPinvestorBook              

     

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    R.Paul Herman, a native of Chicago, is the CEO of HIP Investor Inc, a registered investment adviser in California.

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  • May 18, Seattle, Town Hall; Meet the Author, HIP Book

    May 2, 2010

    You’re invited to the meet the Author* of the New Book:
    The HIP Investor, fe
    aturing the New Fundamentals of Investing  

     

     

     

     

    DATE

    Tuesday, May 18, 2010

     

    AGENDA

    6:30 pm ““ Meet the Author

    7:30 pm ““ Presentation by author R. Paul Herman*

    8:15 pm ““ Book Signing and Personalizing
    (Book for sale on site by Elliott Bay Books)

     

    VENUE

    Town Hall

    1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)

    Seattle, WA 98101

     

    ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY

    http://bit.ly/HIPinvestorBook

    or purchase it from Elliott Bay Books

     

    CO-HOSTS

    Seattle Town Hall’s Center for Civic Life

    Elliott Bay Book Company

     

    Purchase Your Advance Ticket Here

    http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104888

    Town Hall Seattle Calendar
    (Look for R. Paul Herman on 5/18)

    $5 admission charged by Town Hall


    Learn More Online and Join the HIP Community

    http://www.HIPinvestor.com

     

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    * R.Paul Herman is the CEO of HIP Investor Inc, a registered investment adviser in CA and IL.

     

     

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  • May 24, L.A., EconOne, Meet the Author, HIP Book

    May 1, 2010

    Come Celebrate the Book Launch of “The HIP Investor:

    Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better World”

    (John Wiley & Sons 2010)

    DATE  : Monday, May 24, 2010, 5:00pm

    AGENDA

    5:00 pm ““ Welcome and refreshments

    5:30 pm ““ Presentation by author R. Paul Herman*

    6:00 pm ““ Book signing and interactive discussion

    VENUE

    Econ One

    601 West 5th Street, 5th Floor (at South Grand)

    Los Angeles, CA 90071

    CO-HOSTS

    Econ One Research

    HIP Investor

    RSVP to RSVP@HIPinvestor.com

    ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY

    LEARN MORE and JOIN the HIP COMMUNITY

    http://www.HIPinvestor.com

    Follow Us on Twitter:   @HIPinvestor

    Become a Facebook Fan:   facebook.com/HIPinvestor

    * R.Paul Herman is the CEO of HIP Investor Inc, a registered investment adviser in CA and IL.

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  • Jan. 13, ONLINE: “Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing”

    January 11, 2010
    How HIP Is Your Winegrower?
    FREE  Event: “Certified California
    Sustainable Winegrowing” – ATTEND ONLINE

    Wednesday, January 13, 2009
    10 a.m. Pacific (11 a Mountain, 12n Central, 1p Eastern)

    The Certified California Sustainable Alliance is a 501(c)(3) established by Wine Institute and California Association of Winegrape Growers in 2002. The Alliance is launching “Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing,” a new third-party certification program, with  a detailed program and criteria that integrate all 227 factors.

    Sustainability is defined as environmentally sound, socially equitable and financially attractive – and that is HIP!

    JOIN this FREE event online to learn about sustainability in the winegrowing industry in California, and hear directly from winegrower2006sus-rep-cov-sm.jpgs implementing sustainability across their whole supply chain – from “grape to glass.”

    Keynote speakers include:
    * Robert P. “Bobby” Koch, President and CEO of the Wine Institute
    * HIP CEO and founder R. Paul Herman

    ATTEND THE JAN. 13 EVENT ONLINE

    Wednesday, January 13, 2010

    For more information or
    to request a copy of the agenda:
    communications@wineinstitute.org
    Additional media contact:
    Charles Communications Associates, LLC
    press@charlescomm.com
    To learn more, and see criteria, go to:

    How HIP is your winegrower ?  In California,    more than 1,500 growers and vintners representing 68% of California winegrape acreage and 62% of wine production have used  the Code of 227 sustainable practices to evaluate their vineyards and wineries from “grape to glass.”

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  • Sustainable Brands Boot Camp

    Sustainability Boot Camp
    13 Weeks of Learning for Action
    Every Friday LIVE – or ANYTIME online

    Every FRIDAY at 10am, join Sustinable Brands’ Sustainability Boot Camp LIVE to learn from 13 leaders in 13 weeks.   You can also watch ANYTIME on your web browser.

    In this series, which you can finish in less than one business quarter, learn from the sustainability experts already realizing Human Impact + Profit in business and industry.  

    HIP’s CEO R. Paul Herman will lead the Feb. 5 session on managing your organization to be more HIP – and the dashboards and metrics you can use to create Human Impact + Profit for customers, employees and suppliers – while creating shareholder value for your investors.

    All 90 minute sessions are available to participants live and on-demand for $395 with slides & handouts

    JOIN Today for $395 (about $30 per session)

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  • Dec. 8-9, Silicon Valley, AlwaysON Venture Summit

    November 23, 2009

    AlwaysON Venture Summit
    December  8 and 9, 2009
    Silicon Valley (Menlo Park, CA)

    500 venture capitalists, investors and corporate buyers are expected to attend AlwaysON’s Venture Summit in Silicon Valley.   More than 100 private companies will pitch for 6 minutes to connect with investors and partners.

    HIP’s CEO R. Paul Herman will join a panel session on the morning of Weds., Dec. 9,  on how to realize more Human Impact + Profit in these ventures, in corporate venture portfolios and in the investment world overall.

    Why I Went Social — And How You Can Too
    As the VC Sector Enters a Post-Crisis Shakeout, Will  Social Venture Investing Offer an Alternate Risk/Return Model (and help save the world)?
    Moderator: Arden Pennell, VC Editor, AlwaysOn
    Kevin Jones, Founding Principal, Good Capital
    Nancy Pfund, Managing Partner, Double Bottom Line Investors
    R.
     Paul Herman, CEO, HIP Investor

    SPECIAL 50% DISCOUNT for HIP Network: SIGN UP here, http://alwayson.goingon.com/cart/add/33941

    (Now) FREE Webinar, “How To Profit: Carbon-Efficient Supply Chains”

    November 16, 2009

    “Cash in a Carbon Efficient Supply Chain”
    Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    11 a.m. Pacific (12n Mountain, 1p Central, 2p Eastern)

    WATCH  THE FREE WEBINAR

     The second installment in our “How to Profit from Sustainability” webinar series will look at the strategic power of supply chain carbon metrics.   Join us for a discussion with Chris Erickson, CEO of  Climate Earth, on why carbon accounting is the key to reducing fossil fuel dependency and increasing long-term, stable profits.  

     The new Corporate Webinar Series, co-produced by HIP Investor Inc. and SureGround,  ”How to Profit From Sustainability” can help you satisfy customers, comply with suppliers like Walmart, engage employees and increase profits.

    WATCH  THE FREE WEBINAR

    Nov. 13-15, Cornell U. (Ithaca NY): Net Impact North America 2009

    July 25, 2009

    “Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators and Problem Solvers”
    November 13-14, Cornell U. (Ithaca, NY)
    Net Impact North America 2009

    More than 2000 professionals and graduate students are expected here to change the world and the face of business with interactive workshops, networking and deep learning ““ all leading to increased momentum for more Human Impact + Profit.

    HIP Investor Inc.’s CEO R. Paul Herman will join panel discussions on investing for sustainability and profit, as well as private company investing.

    SPECIAL OFFER: SAVE $50, register early!

    REGISTER HERE: http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2029

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  • Nov. 15-17, Washington DC: Investors Circle Fall 2009

    July 25, 2009

    Are you seeking to be inspired by, consider investing in,  and be engaged  with innovate ventures that seek to deliver Human Impact + Profit?

    Are you an entrepreneur seeking funding for your HIP enterprise? (If so, enter your Executive Summary by July 31 at InvestorsCircle.net)

    JOIN the Investors Circle conference in Washington, DC from November 15 to 17, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

    HIP Investor Inc.’s CEO R. Paul Herman, a member of Investors Circle, will lead a panel discussion on how to measure the human, social and environmental value of entrepreneurial ventures – and how they can drive higher business value.

    NEW THIS YEAR:   The IC20, the top entrepreneurs who have been funded by Investors Circle members;   learn more at:   http://bit.ly/2mIIRr

    RSVP here:   http://www.investorscircle.net/events-1/2009-fall-conference-rates and get a $200 discount by registering early (starting Monday, August 4)

    (Investor Circle also hosts a Spring conference every year in San Francisco, California.)

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  • (Monthly) ecoTuesday (DC, SF, SV, DEN, LA, MI and MN)

    July 24, 2009

    NETWORK WITH ECO-LEADERS AT ECO-TUESDAY

    On the last Tuesday of the month,  sustainability leaders and new community members network to make positive change together through business.   Check out your city for EcoTuesday and join in —  or start your own city chapter, just like Denver, Michigan and Southern California have.

    More information and RSVP  for each month’s events in:
    = Michigan
    = Los Angeles (Santa Monica)
    = Minneapolis
    = Denver
    = San Francisco
    = Silicon Valley
    = Washington D.C.

    http://www.ecotuesday.com/

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    “Boost Your Bottom-Line By Counting All Your Carbon”

    Watch the  FREE Webinar REPLAY now – CLICK HERE

    How can counting carbon boost your bottom line? Climate Earth and HIP Investor invite you to the REPLAY of this FREE webinar to learn more.

    HIP Investor’s CEO R. Paul Herman shares compelling case studies of S&P 500 companies that are generating profit through cost reductions, revenue growth, tax benefits and brand enhancement — all of which are trackable with more systematic carbon accounting.

    Chris Erickson, Climate Earth’s CEO, describes how carbon accounting parallels financial accounting and how maximizing environmental value drives shareholder value. Chris also shares a customer case study that illustrates how carbon accounting can be an effective centerpiece of bottom-line benefits and a competitive advantage.

    As always, our speakers welcome your questions before, during and after the webinar.

    Title: Boosting Your Bottom Line By Counting all Your Carbon
    Date: Anyday
    Time: Anytime
    Watch here: www.ClimateEarth.com or www.YouTube.com/HIPinvestor

    Webinar, “How To Realize Profits With Sustainability”

    July 22, 2009
    In-Depth Monthly:
     
    NEW CORPORATE WEBINAR SERIES: “HOW TO PROFIT FROM SUSTAINABILITY”  - RSVP NOW  

    Your customers are asking how you are sustainable, benefiting the environment or serving society.   If you sell to Walmart, you need to answer 15 questions of its new Sustainability Index.   Your employees are seeking paths at work that are more fulfilling. Your bottom line needs a boost.

    The new Corporate Webinar Series, co-produced by HIP Investor Inc. and SureGround Consulting, “How to Profit From Sustainability” can help you satisfy customers, comply with suppliers like Walmart, engage employees and increase profits.

    RSVP FOR THE WEBINARS

    There are five sessions – the first one is free, and the remaining sessions and full series is priced for an attractive return on investment to your business.  

    1) “Quantifiable Impacts: How Sustainability Indexes Benefit Your Business” – Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. Pacific (12n Mountain, 1p Central, 2p Eastern)

    2) “Cash In Carbon?   Efficient Energy and Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions” – Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009, 11 a.m. Pacific (12n Mountain, 1p Central, 2p Eastern)

    3) “Trash to Cash:   Reducing Solid Waste and Water Use” – Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11 a.m. Pacific (12n Mountain, 1p Central, 2p Eastern)

    4) “Positive Procurement and Products through Third Party Certifications” – Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 11 a.m. Pacific (12n Mountain, 1p Central, 2p Eastern)

    5) “Societal Sustainability: Balancing Human Needs and Impacts” – Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m. 11 a.m. Pacific (12n Mountain, 1p Central, 2p Eastern)

    The first session is FREE.   The series offers a flexible format, allowing you to participate in all the sessions at an introductory price of $350 (regularly $600) or select only those topics most relevant to you for $99 per webinar (regularly $149).

    RSVP FOR THE WEBINARS

    Who should attend:  

    * Senior executives seeking to understand the strategic and financial value;  

    * Managers and directors tasked with saving money;  

    * Financial decision makers seeking high ROI initiatives;

    * Procurement experts responding to enhanced customer requirements, including the Sustainability Index from Walmart or other clients;  

    * Environmental, health and safety leaders seeking to boost impacts;

    * Facilities and plant managers needing to improve efficiency; and

    * Employees wanting to take action that realizes both human impact and profit.

    Whether your business is large or small, this webinar series will help you better understand key sustainability topics such as Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, reduction of solid waste and water use, sustainable procurement, 3rd party certification, sustainable supply chain, and social compliance.   This webinar series will include quantifiable metrics and benchmarks,   as well as case studies and best practices to provide the basis for implementing initiatives right away.

    HIP Investor Inc. advises corporations and investors how to realize higher levels of Human Impact + Profit (HIP).   HIP has consulted to Walmart on the design of its Sustainability Index. (www.HIPinvestor.com)

    SG_LogoSureGround Consulting advises clients on the strategy, design and implementation of socially beneficial and sustainable solutions.

    RSVP FOR THE WEBINARS

    Dec. 9-11, Miami: Sustainable Brands International

    June 23, 2009

    Sustainable Brands International: Dec 9-11,   Miami Beach, FL

    A vibrant mix of top brand leaders, product designers and sustainability executives!   Meet like-minded executives to examine global market trends and study proven case studies for creating profit from sustainable innovation across borders.

    Are you capitalizing on global opportunities to expand your sustainable brand?

    Understand unique cultural and regulatory differences by region. Find innovative design and communications solutions.

    Join brand leaders from eBay, Wal-Mart, Unilever, InterfaceFLOR, Coca-Cola, Office Depot, World Wildlife Fund, Panasonic, Best Buy, MeadWestvaco and hundreds more.

    Join Dec 9th-11th in Miami Beach.

    More information: www.sustainablebrandsinternational.com

    Jan. 27, ecoTuesday (S.F., D.C., Seattle, Detroit)

    January 15, 2009

    NETWORK WITH ECO-LEADERS AT ECO-TUESDAY

    On Tuesday, January 27, sustainability leaders and new community members network to make positive change together through business.   Check out your city for EcoTuesday and join in —  or start your own city chapter, just like Detroit has.

    More info and RSVP for Jan. 27 in SF,  Washington DC, Seattle and Detroit  at:

    http://www.ecotuesday.com/

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  • Feb. 4, Palo Alto: 2009 Portfolio Review, Cleantech & Sustainability

    January 13, 2009

    Date:       Feb. 4, 2009
    Place:           Palo Alto law firm
    Request invite:   Events@HIPinvestor.com

    Are you an accredited investor, institutional investor or financial advisor?

    Do you want to learn more about cleantech and sustainability investing in 2009?

    Please email Events@HIPinvestor.com to request an invite to our accredited-only event in Palo Alto on February 4, 2009, that will highlight new opportunities for your portfolio.

    Feb. 5, San Francisco: 2009 Portfolio Review, Cleantech & Sustainability

    January 12, 2009

    Date: Feb. 5, 2009
    Place: San Francisco law firm
    Request invite: Events@HIPinvestor.com

    Are you an accredited investor, institutional investor or financial advisor?

    Do you want to learn more about cleantech and sustainability investing in 2009?

    Please email Events@HIPinvestor.com to request an invite to our accredited-only event in San Francisco on February 5, 2009, that will highlight new opportunities for your portfolio.

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