Christmas is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to spread holiday cheer. If you’re looking for a nearly last-minute Christmas gift, consider a social enterprise where your dollars will go twice as far. What’s a social enterprise? Think Toms shoes, where proceeds from your purchase go toward a cause or company’s mission. In this example, a pair of … [Read more...] about Christmas with a cause: A Missouri State professor talks social enterprises during the holidays

As Andy Williams croons, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holiday season is upon us and for many, that means family traditions, time spent with friends and spreading a little cheer. For a growing number of businesses, spreading cheer goes beyond the one-time gift purchase. The idea of social enterprises is also spreading. Think Toms shoes or, locally, Five … [Read more...] about How can social enterprises help spread holiday cheer?