It's a truly a pleasure to be associated with Grameen Foundation. We had the distinct pleasure to meet and hear CEO Alex Counts speak during his recent visit to Shanghai. It was a full house event attended by friends and volunteers of Grameen, and also the MFI (micro-finance institutions) partners in China from Beijing, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia and Sichuan. Rachel and Jeff had the opportunity to visit ... read more
This post brings together several things we feel pretty strongly about. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, we have a deep appreciation for the Pacific Salmon. The salmon is a symbol of the region, revered for its power and beauty, and certainly its taste. Today, the salmon and its habitat are under extreme threat. Through our association with 1% For The Planet, we have been able to ... read more
We held the second Shanghai Eco-Fair on Saturday, October 25th outside at URBN Hotel, China's first and only carbon neutral hotel. URBN was designed by our friends at A00. (A00 is also a one of the other brands involved in our retail project, NEST where they display some of the fine furniture pieces.) The event was a huge success attracting 350 local residents interested in ... read more