Date and Time
Wednesday May 6, 2015
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location
New York
Please join us for an evening dialogue in New York, co-hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation, to explore how the private sector can help build a more inclusive economy through quality employment, access to critical goods and services, and building sustainable communities. With a panel of experts followed by an interactive discussion, we will highlight existing leadership and best practices and explore opportunities for collective action.
The agenda will feature:
BSR member companies from multiple industries and select partners from non-member companies, civil society, philanthropies, and other sectors will be in attendance.
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