September/October 1999
Vol. 21 , No. 5
 
 
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Page Articles
  GROWING INFRASTRUCTURE
12 TRANSFORMING STUDENTS INTO ECOENTREPRENEURS
Kathleen Candy
A national alliance provides financial support and infrastructure to college students to channel innovative spirit into sustainable commerce.
15 NCIIA GRANT PROGRAM
 
  SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
16 CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Keith Bisson
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. seeks to revive key industry sectors like fishing and farming by supplying funds and technical expertise to foster creativity and cooperation.
17 THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF MAINE BUSINESSES
19 INFRASTRUCTURE IN APPALACHIA
Anthony Flaccavento
A rapidly growing effort is underway to rejuvenate the Central Appalachian economy through locally based, ecologically healthy enterprises.
21 FAMILY-OWNED CERTIFIED WOOD COMPANY
 
  GROUNDBREAKING ENTERPRISES
22 DAIRY FARMER MAKES THE LEAP TO ORGANIC
Dave Block
California milk producer follows his heart and makes transition to become the first organic dairy west of the Mississippi.
 
  CLOSING CIRCLE FOR WOOD
24 OLD HOUSES NEVER DIE
Molly Farrell
Right now, the primitive market is “just as hot as it can be,” which is perfect for Don Hancock and the pieces he creates from old house wood.
 
  REPLACING PETROLEUM
26 THE FUTURE BRIGHTENS FOR BIOENERGY
Robert Feinbaum
The waste stream moves front and center as research shows commercial routes to create renewable power from untapped resources.
    28 “A WHOLE NEW DIRECTION FOR THE NEXT CENTURY”
    30 DEVELOPING A WASTE-BASED ETHANOL INDUSTRY IN CALIFORNIA    
     
      FASHION FROM THE FARM
    31 ADDING A LINE OF HANDWOVEN APPAREL
Delia Montgomery
A Missouri family produces naturally colored virgin wool which is sold mainly to hand spinners.
     
      HOW-TO AND WHAT-FOR
    32 LESSONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL START-UP
Mayra Donnell
The founder of a Maine handmade soap company provides insights on how to grow from hobby to corporation.
    33 PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON A START-UP
     
      INVESTMENT FUND
    35 VENTURE CAPITAL FINANCING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES
Anne Claire Broughton
The Sustainable Jobs Fund invests “patient capital” in environmentally friendly businesses that create quality jobs for low-income workers.
     
    37 GREEN MARKETING
Jacquelyn A. Ottman
Make Your Next New "Product" A Service
    38 SUSTAINABLE COMMERCE
Rob Young
Truth, Beauty And The Bottom Line
       
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