{"id":254105,"date":"2019-01-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/private-sector-enterprise-is-doing-good-2\/"},"modified":"2019-01-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T08:00:00","slug":"private-sector-enterprise-is-doing-good-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/private-sector-enterprise-is-doing-good-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Private sector enterprise is \u2018doing good\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Por BJ Coleman<\/p>\n

When a private-sector enterprise thrives in its primary business mission, company principals will declare business is good.<\/p>\n

One recently organized small business promotion and support group has a deeper view about entrepreneurial success within the local economy and the local community. In operation for little over a year, Business for Good staged the organization\u2019s first awards celebration on Dec. 10, 2018 in Mission Beach at The Point.<\/p>\n

Business for Good described its position as forward thinking, based on long-term thinking, noting that the voice of business is not monolithic in regard to focusing mainly on simple, direct calculation of bottom-line earnings. For example, the group pressed local city councils to enact bans on styrofoam food containers as an environmental protection measure.<\/p>\n

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Members and supporters of small business promotion group Business for Good gathered on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.\u00a0(Foto por BJ Coleman)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Organization representatives at the inaugural 2018 awards ceremony expressed the belief that small businesses can make money, do good, give back, become a force for change, and support the neighborhoods in which they do business.<\/p>\n

Hillcrest\u2019s Uptown Tavern\u2019s business owner Scott Borden was one of five recipients of Business for Good awards. Recognized as Environmental Health Advocate business owner of the year, Bordon said he and his partner purchased the tavern a year and a half ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cater to a diverse community in Hillcrest,\u201d Borden said. \u201cAnd we support environmental organizations around San Diego. We are using biodegradable single-use straws now. We treat our environmental advocacy as a marketing tool.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The event was the organization\u2019s inaugural awards celebration acknowledging community business leaders. (Foto por BJ Coleman)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Borden expanded on his expert advice from experience in food service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot of waste in restaurants and taverns, including food and trash,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have a long way to go. I hope we can all do better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Borden spoke further about his business model in hiring.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud of our diverse staff,\u201d Borden said. \u201cWe reflect our community, and we have an environment that is welcoming to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Karim Bouris, executive director of Business for Good, at the inaugural awards celebration (Foto por BJ Coleman)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Additional Uptown winners included Mission Driven Finance \u2014 an Old Town business that specializes in \u201cimpact investing\u201d to bridge the gap between philanthropy for social change endeavors and money earnings \u2014 who earned the Business Resources award.<\/p>\n

Juan Pablo Sanchez of Super Cocina in Normal Heights received the Immigration Advocate award. Super Cocina brings authentic home-style Mexican food from the heartland to restaurant diners and catering patrons, with dishes from Michoacan, Oaxaca and Veracruz.<\/p>\n

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Councilmember Chris Ward was recognized as Partner of the Year. (Foto cortes\u00eda)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Partner of the Year, according to Business for Good, was San Diego Councilmember Chris Ward, of District 3. Ward said that District 3 is the location of one-third of small businesses within San Diego.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about the community, about making more progress,\u201d Ward said. He urged recruitment of other interested business enterprises, to double or triple the membership in Business for Good.<\/p>\n

In total, six businesses received awards at the Dec. 10 ceremony, including WilkMazz in East Village and i.d.e.a. in Little Italy. Learn more at businessforgoodsd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014BJ Coleman es un periodista independiente local y editor\/reportero del 22\u00ba Distrito Legionario. BJ puede ser contactado en bjcjournalist@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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