Business For Good San Diego

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 We’ve opened up our Silent Auction to everyone – whether you're attending the End of Year Social or not! Now, anyone can participate and bid on some pretty amazing items while supporting Business For Good’s mission. 🕗 The auction closes at 8:00 PM on 12/4, right after the event ends. If you're one of our lucky winners, we’ll notify you via email with details on how to redeem your item! Support BFG and start bidding now: https://lnkd.in/g5DeaYks 🎟️ Hurry – ticket sales for the End of Year Social Event close at noon PT on 12/4! NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, so be sure to grab yours while you can! #BusinessForGoodSD

🎉 On Saturday, Business For Good received the Unsung Hero’s Award at the Neighborhood House Association’s 110th Anniversary Celebration, for our grassroots advocacy work throughout #SanDiego County🌟 We are deeply honored for the recognition and are proud to stand alongside NHA, one of the largest #nonprofit social service agencies in our region. We had a magical night with fellow award recipients Stedman Graham and Hip Hop Health and Wellness 5k, and were treated to a goosebump-worthy performance by Grammy-winning artist Andra Day. Since 1914, NHA has supported immigrant communities in San Diego with essential services including early childhood development, nutrition, health programs, mental health services, and more. If you, like NHA, see the value and impact of our grassroots advocacy work at Business For Good, please become a BFG member today. We can only keep going if we have the involvement and support of business owners and professionals like you, who believe impactful organizations like ours must continue to exist. 💚 Become a member: https://lnkd.in/gRKq4SAZ #BusinessForGoodSD #SanDiego #neighborhoodhouseassociation #sandiegobusiness

🚨 Let's be direct: We're facing a 50% funding cut in 2025. As pandemic-era funding ends and competition for grants increases, many small nonprofits like Business For Good are feeling the squeeze. While we've always done more with less as a grassroots organization, this unprecedented cut will significantly impact our ability to serve San Diego's purpose-driven business community. We need your help to continue our vital work connecting local business owners and driving positive change in our region. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us: ▪️ Maintain our community programs ▪️ Continue our policy advocacy work ▪️ Keep supporting SD's purpose-driven businesses Click the link below to become a donor and make a difference. https://lnkd.in/gHx-MKZR #BusinessForGoodSD #SanDiego #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact

🎉 Set sail with Business For Good at our Annual End of Year Social on December 4th! It's time to celebrate, and everyone is invited—so bring your friends, colleagues, and loved ones along for the fun! This year, we’re thrilled to take the festivities to the water, thanks to the amazing folks at San Diego Whale Watch who are donating their charter boat for our year-end bash. We’ll kick things off with a stunning sunset cruise around Mission Bay—sipping drinks, savoring delicious bites, and soaking in the breathtaking views of America's Finest City. 🌅 But the party doesn’t stop there! After the cruise, we’ll dock and keep the good times rolling. If you can’t make it for the cruise, no worries—join us for the dockside celebration! Let’s make this a night to remember! 🥳🚤 Schedule: 4:00pm - General boarding 4:15pm - Boat departs 4:15–5:15pm - Sunset cruise around Mission Bay (sunset is 4:45pm!) 5:15pm - Boat returns to dock 5:15-7:30pm - Docked boat party WHAT’S INCLUDED: 🍻 Drinks - beer, wine, and mixed drinks 🍽️ Dinner - buffet-style 🎁 Silent auction 🏆 Our annual BFG Awards Ceremony to recognize this year's outstanding contributors to the BFG mission and meaningful impact throughout San Diego 🎟️ TICKET PRICING: ONLINE REGISTRATION through December 2nd: BFG Members: $40 (add 1 guest at the member price!) Non-Members: $50 AT THE DOOR (if not sold out): BFG Members: $45 (add 1 guest at the member price!) Non-Members: $55 SPACE IS LIMITED TO 100 people, so don't wait to register! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gs7zPm7f Online ticket sales close Monday, December 2nd at 11:59pm. All sales final, no refunds or exchanges. This event is for ages 21 and up. Transportation information: PARKING: Street parking is limited, so ridesharing or public transportation is highly encouraged. TROLLEY/COASTER: The Old Town Transit Station is just a few miles from San Diego Whale Watch. Then grab a rideshare over to the boat in less than 10 mins! Looking to sponsor our End of Year Event? Head over to: https://lnkd.in/gVuziAMg #BusinessForGoodSD

In case you missed the Responsible A.I. event we hosted at Conscious Capitalism San Diego with BBB Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California… here are some of the takeaways: ✅ Aaron Elkins, the Director of the Center for AI Research at SDSU, reminded us that the technology is being crafted in our own image, and if we have a positive outlook on humanity, then we should maintain a positive outlook on AI… ✅ Tiffany ONeil, Director of Knowledge Management and Technology Innovation at Procopio, shared her perspective on the compliance and evolving regulatory landscape we all must keep in mind… ✅ Sylvester Raymond of JV Marketing Technologies explained the common pitfalls people fall into with any new technology, and emphasized the importance of advanced planning to mitigate costs and risk after development… And of course, our remarkable Keynote Speaker X. Eyeé introduced us to the inner workings of AI and its foundation of pattern recognition, gave specific examples of how generative AI is prone to bias and error, and urged us to be mindful of the constraints of the technology so that we’re sure it’s the right tool for the job. This is just the beginning of how we hope to highlight voices and ideas that have the potential to catalyze businesses looking to make an impact in San Diego. More to come! Thank you to our Community partners B Local San Diego, Cause San Diego, Business For Good San Diego, Naturally San Diego, for all helping to make this possible. Jesse Langley Laura Hall Brian Ford Jeff Blanton Michele Moninger Baker Staci Reidinger, Abraham Chen Samantha Scholl

Happy America Recycles Day! 🌎 If you made it to our Summit, you already know the infectious energy of Allgoods founders Lila Cleary-Stoner and Corey Cleary-Stoner (our amazing MCs who also kept our event clean and green with expert waste management!). But did you know their nonprofit is revolutionizing how we think about sustainability? As an environmental media company, Allgoods breaks down the barriers to sustainable living through art, entertainment, and advocacy that actually makes you want to tune in. Their approach? Make caring about our planet contagious through "casual guidance" (and yes, a healthy dose of fun). From managing waste at community events to creating progressive environmental projects, they're proving that putting our planet first doesn't have to feel overwhelming or preachy. We're proud to have members like Allgoods who are building innovative systems and fostering community while tackling serious environmental challenges. Because saving our blue and green rock? That's going to take all of us—and they're making it easier for everyone to start. 🌱 #BusinessForGoodSD #AmericaRecyclesDay #SustainableBusiness #SanDiegoBusiness

When purpose-driven business meets cutting-edge technology, amazing conversations happen. We were proud to partner with the BBB Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California, Conscious Capitalism San Diego, and other community leaders for an evening focused on Responsible AI. Local business owners explored AI’s potential and its impact, all while staying true to our core values. The key takeaway? These technologies aren’t something to fear—they’re powerful tools we can harness. However, it’s our collective responsibility to actively shape policies that ensure these tools are used for the benefit of all. “Policy is not the regulation slower-downer like it’s being pitched in the news. It is the boundaries we put in place so that these innovations can bring us benefit without making us the guinea pigs of those systems. Policy comes into place by the collective decisions we make on a local level, on a state level, and a federal level.” - X. Eyeé Thanks to all our partners, panelists and attendees for helping spark these important discussions about using technology as a force for good in San Diego. Keynote Speaker: X. Eyeé Panelists: Sylvester Raymond, Tiffany ONeil, Aaron Elkins Interested in being part of more conversations like this? Learn how you can join Business For Good and connect with other purpose-driven business owners who are working to make San Diego better for all here - https://lnkd.in/gRKq4SAZ GoDaddy, ignite sparked by BBB, San Diego Business Journal, JV Marketing Technologies, LLC, Jailbreak Leadership, B Local San Diego, Cause San Diego, Samantha Scholl #BusinessForGoodSD #ResponsibleAI #ai #bbbsandiego #blocalsandiego #sandiego #ethicalinnovation #sandiegobusiness

The reality: Our grant funding will be cut by 50% in 2025, and Business For Good needs your help by December 31st. As a supporter, donor, or member of BFG, you understand the value of the unique work we do. You've witnessed the impact we make. And you can see how our mission to unite purposeful business owners who help drive sustainable, equitable local policy helps improve life in San Diego County for all. We’re asking you, and your aligned business/organization, to become a Business For Good sponsor. You’ll help move us closer to reaching our strategic goals, which include: 🔴 Expanding our capacity by growing our paid staff beyond 1 part-time employee 🔴 Launching a policy education and training program for members 🔴 Increasing our brand awareness and our chances for earned media opportunities throughout San Diego County 🔴 Growing our membership base so we can become more self-sustaining As 2024 draws to a close and #GivingTuesday approaches, will you make a meaningful, tax-deductible contribution to Business For Good today so we can continue our vital work in 2025? Pledge your support here: https://lnkd.in/gHx-MKZR #BusinessForGoodSD

On November 7th, Business For Good joined in celebrating the achievements of the graduates of The Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) Program—an initiative funded by the State of California to empower vulnerable and underrepresented communities through entrepreneurial opportunities. The SEED program removes educational, lingual, and financial barriers by providing participants with a multilingual business and entrepreneurship curriculum delivered by trained business coaches from Ethnic-Based Community Organizations (EBCOs). In 2022, Business For Good partnered with LISC San Diego to help implement the SEED initiative here in San Diego County. BFG reached out to #MEHKO (micro-enterprise home kitchen operations) entrepreneurs—most of whom are at-home parents, caretakers, immigrants with limited English proficiency, and low-income individuals—in our community and helped them enroll in the program. There, BFG members provided our MEHKO cohorts with business education, technical support, mentorship, and assistance with applying for micro-grants, all of which helped make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality. Congratulations to all the SEED program graduates on this significant milestone! #BusinessForGoodSD

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker for tomorrow’s General Member Meeting is Ramla S., the founder and Executive Director of PANA - Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans. Ramla has dedicated nearly a decade to championing authentic, community-driven campaigns that address racial disparities and promote belonging for refugee and immigrant families. Under her leadership, PANA has become a respected voice in San Diego and beyond, recently securing 2.2 acres of community-owned land to establish a Refugee and Immigrant Community Hub—a vital resource for fostering inclusion and support. With a rich background in advocating for human rights, healthcare access, and food justice, Ramla’s journey from a young refugee in Somalia to a leader in community advocacy is truly inspiring. Join us to hear her insights on civic engagement and the powerful impact of grassroots organizing. Together, let’s continue to amplify the voices of those striving for equity and inclusion! 💚🌍 📅 November 13th ⏰ 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 📍 San Diego Made —Co-working Space 2031 Commercial Street San Diego, CA 92113 We hope to see you there. Register now at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gMq7znqd #BusinessForGoodSD