Responsible Capitalism – The Many Shades of Green https://themanyshadesofgreen.com Providing ideas to help make the world a better place for this and future generations Wed, 18 Jun 2014 02:00:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TMSOG-globe-5518b174v1_site_icon-32x32.png Responsible Capitalism – The Many Shades of Green https://themanyshadesofgreen.com 32 32 #1339: Dom Gervasi, Made in Brooklyn Tours https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/1339-dom-gervasi-made-in-brooklyn-tours/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 06:00:19 +0000 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/?p=407 Continue reading "#1339: Dom Gervasi, Made in Brooklyn Tours"]]>

dom-made-in-brooklyn-toursOur guest, Dominick Gervasi takes us on a brief journey to parts of Brooklyn (Gowanus, Red Hook and Dumbo), as he walks us through the borough’s “Maker Movement.” He is the founder of “Made In Brooklyn Tours.” and we learn about how Brooklyn is on the forefront of manufacturing, building, custom furniture making, clothing design, coffee roasting and more. Find out what Dom’s greenest spot in Brooklyn is (it will surprise you). Being Local is being “GREEN”. Go to www.madeinbrooklyntours.com and book a tour with Dom to find out where stuff is made, who is making it and have some fun.

#1339: Dom Gervasi, Made in Brooklyn Tours

]]> #1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/1326-ice-stone-usa/ Wed, 03 Jul 2013 06:00:09 +0000 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/?p=301 Continue reading "#1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA"]]> Dal_Lamanga-ice-stone-usa-on-the-many-shades-of-greenDal LaMagna, CEO of Icestone USA, explains how the unity of his staff helped save his company after Hurricane Sandy left his factory at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in shambles. Dal, who also founded the company Tweezerman, practices Responsible Capitalism, which incorporates employees into the decision practices of the company, as well as making sure they have good wages and healthcare. We also talk about the benefits of being a B Corporation. It’s good to be socially responsible, and Dal LaMagna is leading the way.

#1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA

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