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Small Business and CSR

Take a look at the websites or annual reports of virtually any Fortune 500, global corporation and you will find some reference to their social agenda, their community engagement, strategic philanthropy,

CLSR Business Task Force

The Milgard School of Business Advisory Board has appointed a task force of members from the Board to advise on the direction of the Center's activities, in particular the activities related to engaging with the business community.

Social Responsibility in the Financial Sector

On April 7th, the Center hosted a community forum on Social Responsibility in the Financial Sector.  This lively discussion with two leading experts in the field explored the responsibility of the sector for our current financial crisis and the role that both business and government will play in the recovery of our economy. 

Giving Back in the South Sound - A Community Profile Study

The Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility, in partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce jointly sponsored a study titled "Giving Back in the South Sound" in the summer and fall of 2008.  The study was conducted by Dr. Jill Purdy, Associate Professor of Management in the Milgard School of Business and Dr. Stern Neill, Associate Professor of Marketing at Cal Poly (formerly at the Milgard School).