Majora Carter seeks “Hometown Security” in Net Impact Keynote
On Saturday, October 30, Net Impact closed out their 2010 conference on sustainable enterprise at the UMich Ross School of Business with keynote speaker Majora Carter, a dynamic green community development consultant whose work is revitalizing in New York’s inner city South Bronx neighborhood. Carter harnesses her undeniable charisma to drive attention and resources toward turning “politically marginalized” communities into greener, healthier landscapes with greater economic viability. And she means business. Welcome to “Hometown Security,” a theme she offered to describe economic restoration through localized efforts that empower people and protect the environment.
Carter issued a mandate to business leaders and students: “I want you to demonstrate the value of investing in local enterprises” that address issues of environmental and social sustainability, and bring those models to scale. Carter announced that $50 million dollars worth of funding has been secured to transform the South Bronx’s waterfront territory, infrastructure, and related jobs into “The Greenway.” She also pointed out that the work of organizations, such as those below, have not been attracting the kind of funding and resources required to quickly expand their positive imprint, despite their local visibility.
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