A publication from P2P Foundation Introducing the third commons Reflection on the three commons: from the digital commons to the common stock commons Most readers will be familiar with two types of commons, which have often been discussed. The first commons is the natural commons, consisting of all that nature …
Public Transit, Access to Jobs: Escaping Our “Exit Ramp†Economy
“Welcome to Citiwire.net! Leave it to the Brookings policy wonks and number crunchers to digitize Americans’ transit habits, metro by metro, for the first time. ‘Surprise’ bottom line: transit works when regions plan their land use, fund their systems. That means better access to jobs. Put another way: If you …
Where the solar and finance industries meet to do business
Solar Investment Forum 8 June 2011, ICM, Munich, Germany Where the solar and finance industries meet to do business www.greenpowerconferences.com/sif Solar Investment Forum 2011 is Europe’s exclusive meeting place and information point for the solar and financial communities. It will provide an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with 26+ …
Tesla looks to raise $214m in share offering, private placement
27 May 2011 DEAL NEWS Tesla looks to raise $214m in share offering, private placement HgCapital, zouk funds get £20m government cash Molecular Solar on hunt for further £5m cash injection Morgan Solar attracts $16.5m for CPV manufacturing Altona forms biomass partnership with new investor Tongjiang juwi consortium wins $195m …
SAM Private Equity invests $6m in Harvest Power
26 May 2011 DEAL NEWS SAM Private Equity invests $6m in Harvest Power Wind Prospect Group aims to attract private investors with £10m green bond G24 Innovations, Texas Instruments enter strategic partnership for nano-powered energy harvesting Growing demand leads Hydrodec into £2m debt raise Total files to acquire SunPower majority …
Treasury Opens Small Business Lending Fund to CDFI Loan Funds
Treasury Opens Small Business Lending Fund to CDFI Loan Funds May 26, 2011 CDFI Fund 15th Anniversary Logo Statement from CDFI Fund Director Gambrell on Announcement of Small Business Lending Fund for Community Development Loan Funds Lower Cost Capital for CDFI Loan Funds Now Available Washington, DC – The U.S. …
Investors question companies on ‘disconnect’ with manufacturers’ carbon stance
Investors question companies on ‘disconnect’ with manufacturers’ carbon stance Investors are challenging companies over their relationships with a trade organisation that is seeking to derail US carbon regulations. More >>> EIB, Commission, Deutsche Bank to seed €800m energy efficiency fund The European Commission, European Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank have …
Successful examples of corporate social responsibility highlighted in business event
May 26, 2011 – News Releases Successful examples of corporate social responsibility highlighted in business event More than 800 entrepreneurs and international experts participated in the second day of the CSRAméricas conference ASUNCION, Paraguay ? Presentations of successful examples of corporate social responsibility in the region as well as a …
iLead|iServe Theme Looks At Value and Impact of Involvement
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** May 26, 2011 Contact: Muriel Cooper (202) 263-2829 [email protected] CBCF ANNOUNCES 41st ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE iLead|iServe Theme Looks At Value and Impact of Involvement WASHINGTON -Do you lead or serve? Maybe you perform a combination of both? Around the country, citizens will be able to explore this …
Amendments for free – MEPs work with lobbyists to water down derivatives legislation
AMENDMENTS FOR FREE New article from Corporate Europe Observatory Three MEPs were recently caught red-handed after tabling amendments to EU-legislation in return for money. This was a major scandal. But Corporate Europe Observatory has found that it is still standard practice in the Parliament for lobbyists to draft amendments – …