Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance Monthly Event: Benefit Corporations September 13, 2010

Join CSBA, the Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI), U.S. Green Building Council Maryland, B Lab and state Senator Jamie Raskin to celebrate the end of summer and Maryland’s passage of the nation’s first Benefit Corporation legislation.

Learn more about this innovative, first-in-the-nation legislation that will permit Maryland businesses to assume a new corporate form called the “Benefit Corporation” allowing investors and entrepreneurs to make money while making a difference.

Hear brief remarks from and have a chance to ask questions of local business and political leaders about this landmark legislation and how it meets the needs of sustainable business leaders:

What’s a Benefit Corp and why would I want my business to become one?

How could it help my business and why is it important for our movement?

How does it actually work and what are the legal pros and cons for my business?

Come network with other sustainable business leaders and learn how you can benefit from this new legislation!