Canopy's 3rd Annual Good Business Summit

221 South 4th Street,Louisville KY 40202

13 April, 2023

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Canopy’s 3rd Annual Good Business Summit introduces newcomers and longtime friends to the global Good Business movement and the innovative ways Kentucky businesses are showing up for our people and our landscape. Agenda 8 - 9 am - Coffee and Networking, presented by Young Professionals Association of Louisville 9 - 9:30 am - Opening Remarks 9:45 - 10:45 am - Impact Breakout Sessions 11am - 12 pm - The Good Business Panel 12pm - Lunch, presented by partner: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Louisville Branch 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Keynote Conversation 1:30 - 2 pm - 1st Annual Impact Awards & Closing Remarks 2 - 3 pm - Kentucky Marketplace Keynote Conversation with Tom Szaky Founder and CEO of TerraCycle Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community across a wide range of accessible programs, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals. In 2019, TerraCycle launched Loop, a circular reuse platform that enables consumers to purchase products in durable, reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, Japan and the U.S. Loop is a key step in helping to end the epidemic of waste that is caused by 'single-use' consumption. Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of social, environmental and business awards and recognition from a range of organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine, Time Magazine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging. Tom created, produced and starred in TerraCycle’s reality show, “Human Resources” which aired on Pivot from 2014-2016 and is syndicated in more than 20 foreign markets on Amazon and iTunes. Good Business Panel with Winnie Karanja and Dr. Serenity Wright - Presented by Confluent Health Winnie Karanja is CEO & Founder of Represented Collective. Represented Collective focuses on advancing gender and racial equity in the STEM fields through products, workplace curriculum and curating events. With deep roots in workforce development, education, and entrepreneurship, she is transforming STEM workplace and educational environments, enhancing access, opportunities, and belonging for women and BIPoC. Winnie has a Masters of Science in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Winnie’s achievements have earned the accolades of Forbes who named her among the “World’s Brightest Young Leaders” for Racial Justice & Inequality in 2020 and a “30 under 30 Social Entrepreneur.” She is shifting paradigms at every level – from institutions to individual mindsets. She is a force, a disrupter, an educator.Dr. Serenity Wright serves as the inaugural leader for the Social Innovation unit within UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky. After completing a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Wright taught and served as an academic and behavior interventionist in a public school system for many years. Dr. Wright then earned her doctorate from the University of Kentucky in Policy, Measurement and Evaluation. Dr. Wright employs a hard science approach through a lens of cultural competency for her theoretical orientation. She is passionate about advocating for, and the expansion of, equitable access for resources and opportunities. She has partnered to serve and support several organizations across the state, and nationally, in their work to expand and sustain their impact to their constituents. Dr. Wright has served on several community boards, and is appointed to the inaugural Mayor’s Commission for Racial Justice and Equality.Breakout Sessions - Presented by NASCEND Breakout Sessions in the following categories will be conducted: Culture: Join Culture experts, Dr. Brad Shuck, Lettie Johnson, and Charley Miller, to examine and discuss how you can make sure employees are honored, respected, and celebrated within your organization.Governance: Doing Good is captured in both company processes and policies so leaders and employees can hold each other accountable to Good Business practices. Hear from Kentucky Leader, Leslie Clemens, about how they embed Good in their Governance roles.Leadership: Gain valuable insight about establishing leadership commitment to Good Business values and practices from Elaine Gravatte and Cynthia Knapek.Environmental Impact: Are you doing all you can to reduce your environmental footprint? Experts Kim Harmon and Renee Hutcinson will offer practical advice for how to reduce your organization’s effect on Kentucky’s landscape. Social Impact: Having issues with your talent pipeline? Meet with Ankur Gopal, Interapt, and Dan Caudill, Caudill Seed, to gain insight into the strategies they implemented for removing barriers to employment for their local workforce. Certification Journey: B-Corp. Canopy Certification. MBE. Fair Trade Certified. These certifications and more offer a variety of opportunities for the organizations they certify, but how do you know which one is right for your company? Join Nathan Stuck to explore the value of certifications and how to maximize these investments in your company and your community. Kentucky Marketplace = Presented by Heine Brother’s Coffee, HR Affiliates, and DMLO CPAs The Kentucky Marketplace is a gathering of socially and environmentally conscious businesses and organizations throughout the state. During this casual networking opportunity, participants can interact with key stakeholders in the Good Business Ecosystem in the Commonwealth.