Earth Equity Advisors Attend Economic Bruncheon Celebrating Women Leaders of WNC

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Earth Equity’s Leesa Sluder and Kerry Keihn attended this year’s event.

The third annual Economic Bruncheon, organized by powerhouse Emily Breedlove, was held this year at the Masonic Temple.  In the past year, Emily has transitioned her business to focus on “Leading Edge Growth Strategies for Women Disruptors”. … Read the rest

Earth Equity Advisors Re-Certified as a B Corporation

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Earth Equity Advisors, Asheville’s only investment management firm dedicated to Sustainable, Responsible, and Impact investing (SRI), recently completed its recertification as a B Corporation. The certification process takes place every three years and ensures that the principles espoused by B Labs are incorporated into the company’s processes and operations.… Read the rest

Gaia Herbs Open House

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I recently attended Gaia Herbs reception at their new facility in Mills River. They are one of Western North Carolina’s newest B Corporations and they are an excellent example of the impact responsible companies make in community members’ lives.

The tour guide who showed us the new warehouse and office space described how four years ago he was living out of his car shortly before getting a job with Gaia Herbs.… Read the rest