Best Neighbors

Individuals or organizations that give back to their communities in a special way.

In This Issue

It's Just Good Scents

Idaho company provides $100,000 cash infusion into the local economy and hopes to inspire others to follow suit

Live Long and Prosper
Financial education company addresses the unique way that women interact with wealth.
RICH CHICKS »

2009 Sept/Oct by Lynn Celmer

Not Just a Pipe Dream
Cleve Smith and wife Jacqueline are carving an innovative path into the future of plumbing with an eye toward taking homeowners off the energy grid.
Making a Living and Giving Back »

2009 July/August by Charles M. Cooper

Connecting Communities
Organizations encourage consumers to buy local whenever possible to keep money circulating and bring jobs to the local economy.
Band your community and buy local »

2009 May/June by Lynn Celmer

Reach for the Stars
Maria Otero quit practicing law in order to help women of diverse backgrounds reach their business goals.
Lending a helping hand »

2009 March/April by Cheryl Sowa

Head of the Class
The SBA Emerging 200 program gives entrepreneurs an MBA-like experience without the high price tag.
Inner city entrepreneurs benefit from program »

2009 Jan/Feb by Lynn Celmer

True Heroes
By finding their inspiration, these business owners have had a huge impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
Business owners impact lives of the disabled »

2008 Nov/Dec by Lynn Celmer

Pay It Forward
Hurricane Katrina survivors thank volunteers by keeping circle of kindness going.
Helping to spread kindness »

2008 Sep/Oct by Lynn Celmer

Networking for Humanity
World Community Grid lets individuals and businesses donate their computers’ idle time to disease research.
You can impact global issues »

2008 July/August by Lynn Celmer

Lending and Befriending
Kiva, the first person-to-person micro-lending website, changes the lives of entrepreneurs in the developing world.
Can a $25 loan change someone's life? »

2008 June by Lynn Celmer

Crunchless Credit
Think borrowing money from family and friends is risky business? Virgin Money acts as a middleman to ensure the safest transactions.
Social lending provides new options for startups. »

2008 April

In Their Honor
Many remember our nation’s veterans only on specific national holidays. Entrepreneurs like Dominique Martucci have found ways to honor them in their everyday lives.
Giving back to veterans »

2008 February

Simple Gifts
Bill Clinton’s new book highlights the power of all people to make a world of difference.
You don't need to be a president to change the world. »

2007 Fall by Lynn Celmer

The Peace Corner: Hope on the West Side
Startups need not be limited to businesses alone. On Chicago’s West Side, one man is helping a generation of the city’s youth to start up their lives.
Getting a second chance »

2007 Summer by Jeremiah Leif Johnson

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