SMA Impact

03/04/2014

Yet another reason why we love Whole Foods Market & Whole Foods Market Charlotte (aside from the freshly baked cookies!)
The New York Times

Over the past 15 years, something palpable has begun to change at big companies, Tony Schwartz writes. They are awakening to a larger perspective and a bigger view of the role they play in the world.

02/13/2014

Our Founders latest Huff Post blog "A Valentine's Day Consideration: A Radical Change in How We Build Mission-focused Business Relationships" We look forward to your comments! http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4775652

If in romantic relationships we could forgo a contract between two people in favor of a relationship built on long-term trust and dependability, why couldn't this work in a business context?...

02/11/2014

Latest blog entry- SuperBowl Promotes Female Entrepreneurs On TV's Biggest Stage http://t.co/oLjnY2ILl7 via

In a sea of some of the year's best commercials created by some of the world's biggest brands (almost all led by men), GoldieBlox was founded and is run by a female entrepreneur. And the ad was voted in by a popular vote....

02/11/2014

We love this News 14 Carolina Time Warner Cable Connect a Million Minds segment on Project Scientist!

NC14 highlights Project Scientist student, and future surgeon, Grace! (Winter 2014)

12/31/2013

There's still time to make your end-of-the-year tax deductible donations. Looking to make a big impact with your gift? Check out Project Scientist and Universal Technical Institute Foundation.

12/30/2013

Interesting interview with Warren Buffett by Levo League for Fast Company. "Find the job you would have if you were independently rich. Associate with people you love, doing what you love"

How does Warren Buffett paint the canvas of Berkshire Hathaway?

12/27/2013

A look back on 2013. Did you catch some of our articles on The Huffington Post this year?

Sandy Marshall has spent the past 16 years in non-profit management working with organizations including American Heart Association, Special Olympics and Easter Seals. In 2006 she launched The NASCAR Foundation where she served as the organization’s executive director until 2012 when she founded her...

12/25/2013

12/23/2013

What kind of social change agent are you?

Take the quiz to discover what kind of social change agent you are. Everyone has the power to make a positive difference, whether big or small, local or global. What kind of social change agent are you?

12/20/2013

Trying to get a jumpstart on the new year? Here's a look at a few social media trends we might see next year as predicted by Entrepreneur. In addition to a growing importance with Google+ we'd add a reinvention by Foursquare to the list as something to watch.

When developing or improving your social-media strategy in the New Year, keep these five trends top-of-mind.

12/19/2013

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shares its most in-demand content in 2013. Several great resources for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

The Kauffman Foundation’s most in-demand online content in 2013 ranged from reports on first-ever metro-area startup data, trailblazing entrepreneurship online curriculum and a provocative video “Sketchbook” featuring a Harvard educator’s insights on fixing schools. All this helped to nearly double…

12/18/2013

If you or anyone you know has a passion for helping STEM girls please check out all the opportunities currently available at Project Scientist!

Want to make an impact on the lives of STEM girls? We are currently looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team in 2014! Check out all our opportunities http://ow.ly/rTJXf