From tablet lit cases to arts and crafts community organizations, this SocialBusiness.org top list of cultural social enterprises understands the importance of advocating for culture. Culture obviously comes in various shapes and sizes, meaning that it comes from within but also from the outside. Culture can mean taking into consideration the arts when delivering social services but it can also mean a US-based business that considers a country's culture when delivering water access, for instance. And shouldn't they all?
These cultural social enterprises show the importance of a holistic approach to innovation. Culture isn't the antithesis to business but rather, it's actually at its very core. From cooperatives to legal advice and banks, both the theory and the practice here is widespread.
78 Cultural Social Enterprises
From Lit Tablet Cases to Arts and Crafts Communities:
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Colorful Cascading Jewelry
Live Worldly's Beleza Bib Necklace is Fun and Ethical
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Ocean-Friendly Summer Totes
The Océé Chaz Ganster Collection Makes Waves with Their Acce
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Utopic Eco Villages
Costa Rica's Kopali Communities Adheres to the Triple Bottom Line
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Culturally Relevant Luggage
Ethnotek Creates Bags Using Direct Fabric Trade
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Lit Culture Tablet Cases
The Out of Print Ebook Jackets Will Feature Fresh Iconic Novel Covers
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Paradigm-Shifting Marine Organizations
Blue Ventures is Funded by Non-Profit Distributing Projects
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Eclectic Artistic Infusions
Communitea Packaging Features Distinctive Doodles on Each Variety
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Small-Format Food Shopping
Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery Attempts to Provide Access
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Culture-Sustaining Hammocks
Yellow Leaf Provides Alternatives to Child Labor and Toxic Farming
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Worker-Owned Web Design
CoLab Coop Works Collaboratively for Social Enterprises
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Compassionate Carpet Shops
BELDI is an Online Store Specializing in Moroccan Decor That Gives Back
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Bike-Delivered Organic Java
Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis
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Self-Sustaining Social Enterprises
Kinyei Fosters Independent Entrepreneurship in Cambodia
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Global Change Cuisine
Kialatok is a French Social Business Channeling Various Cultures
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Empowering Crochet
Fair Trade 'Pebble' Baby Line Employs Women in Bangladesh
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Education-Funding Agriculture
Planting Promise is a Business-Oriented Charity in Sierra Leone
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People-Focused Finance
Triodos Bank Adheres to the Triple Bottom Line
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Isolated Social Enterprise Models
BRAC is a Global Organization Boasting a Bottom-up Method
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Aquaculture Business Competitions
'Fish 2.0' is for Sustainable Fisheries and Investors
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Handmade Hypoallergenic Clothing
Alpaca Artwear Cultivates and Commodifies Andean Allure
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Community Produce Narratives
Food Connect Brisbane Invites You to Know More About Your Meal
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Change-Focused Creative Coalitions
Moving Design is a Chicago-Based Collective For Progress
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Responsible Himalayan Travel
Ecosphere Focuses on the Triple Bottom Line with the Spiti Community
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Opportunity-Providing Backpacks
Jatalo Products Help Supply Kids with a Year's Worth of Textbooks
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Charitable Animal Sculptures
The Bundu Designs Rhinos are Made from Wire
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Craft Connecting Platforms
'Industree Crafts Foundation' Networks Artists with Retailers Over Indi
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Ecotourism Development Cooperatives
Travel for Change Melds Community-Based Initiatives and Tours
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Organic Food Delivery Software
Bucky Box Makes It Easier for Businesses and Customers
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Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
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Rainforest Energy Drinks
Guayaki Yerba Mate Has a Unique Social Business Model
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Charming For-Good Cafes
The Peace Coffee Shop is in Minneapolis’ Wonderland Park
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Simplified Ingredient Skin Care
S.W. Basics of Brooklyn Offers Ethical and Sustainable Products
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Co-Op Cacoa
Kallari Chocolate Bars Support 850 Families and the Rainforest
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Incubating Himalayan Innovation
'One Earth Designs' Promotes Eco and Social Entrepreneurship
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Legal Advice for Farmers
Farm Commons is a Non-Profit Organization with Echoing Green Support
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Social Nutrient Packs
'Valid Nutrition' Pastes are Made Locally Where They Are Needed
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Connection-Building Beans
DOMA Coffee Roasters Create Relationships That Last
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Ethical Interior Design
MUMO Gives Native Artisans the Opportunity to Preserve Their Culture
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Anti Child-Labor Certifications
GoodWeave Tackles Exploitation in the Handmade Carpet Industry
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Ethnic Exchange Cuisine
Culture Kitchen Employs Immigrants to Teach Cooking Classes
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Ethical Artisan-Focused Fashion
‘A Peace Treaty’ Employs At-Risk Designers
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Indian Water-Saving Technology
GEWP Allows Farmers to Yield More Crops and Create More Jobs
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Creating Community Bonds
CSI's Tonya Surman Addresses the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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Inclusive Economic Development
Aavishkaar Invests in Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurs
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Indonesian Sourcing Trips
The Ethnotek 'Batik Hunting' Video Showcases the Brand's Ethos
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Certified Sustainable Soaps
LEAP Organics Uses USDA-Approved Ingredients and Recycled Packages
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Fair Trade Cocoa
Divine Chocolate is a Social Business Partly Owned by Its Farmers
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Painter-Inspired Catwalks
The Social Studio FW 2012 Collection is Exotic and Ethical
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Inspiring Altruistic Skateboarding Schools
Skateistan is a Non-Profit Empowering Youth in Kabul
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Socially Responsible Textiles
Proud Mary Provides Artisan Materials in Developing Nations
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Red Nosed Charity Tees
The Stella McCartney for Comic Relief Tees Support a Poverty Free World
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Transparency Trek Narratives
The Ethnotek Travel Blog Delves into Culture and Process
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Social Innovation Campuses
The LAB Miami Is Bringing Startup Culture to Southern Florida
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Rehabilitating Animal Introductions
Animal Assisted Interventions Supports People with Needs
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Purposeful Travel Opportunities
OneSeed Expeditions Invests in Community Through Exploration
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Sustainable Agro Advocacy
Agriculture for Impact is an Initiative Calling on European Government
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Arts and Crafts Community Enterprises
Menter Fachwen Works with People with a Disability
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Educational Organic Foods
Crazy Jack Organic Produces Organic Fruits by Encouraging Biodiversity
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Innovative Tourism Models
Aoka Offers Insightful Community-Building Trips in Brazil
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Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
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Altruistic Organic Fertilizer Technology
Byoearth is a Social Venture Preserving the Planet
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Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Chetna Organic Seeks to Enable Ethical Supply Chains from India
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Change-Focused Social Collectives
Summit is a Group of Entrepreneurs with a New Mountain HQ
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Electrifying Donation Bracelets
Electric Family Creates Friendship Bracelets for World Vision
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Remote Agriculture Broadcasts
The Smallholders Farmers Rural Radio Supports Communities in Nigeria
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Ethical Vacation Choices
Responsible Travel is a Locally-Oriented Online Portal
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Meal-Providing Polos
For Every B Frog Shirt Sold 15 Meals are Provided to Children in Need
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Closed Loop Plant Systems
Aquaponics UK is a Social Enterprise Tackling Waste, Food and Energy
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Culture-Based Clinics
'My Time' Helps Fight Depression Through Person-Centered Approaches
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Co-op Consultancies
Co-operative and Mutual Solutions Ltd. Works Internationallly
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Conference-Created Advocacy Campaigns
'Women Deliver' Attempts to Heed Development in Corporates
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Change-Making Communities
Ashoka's Youth Venture Empowers Young People to Promote Positivity
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Co-op Representatives
The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) Brings Members Together
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Co-op Trade Bodies
Co-operatives UK Attempts to Raise Awareness on the Benefits of Business
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Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Accessible DIY Housing Strategies
Manuel Cervantes Estudio Promotes "Assisted Self-Production"
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Othership Pioneers Emotional Wellness With Immersive Experiences
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Advocate-Themed Cannabis Branding
Best Blnz's Branding is Created by Design Studio Pentagram
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Toronto Wellness Boutiques
Trove Wellbeing Offers Wellness Services in Toronto
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Rural Office Designs the Middle Avenue House in Surrey
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Community-Centric Headquarters
SPACE10 Embraces Community-Centric Design for Its Headquarters
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Customer-Driven Marketplaces
COS Clothing Partnered with Recurate on a C2B2C Marketplace
Multipurpose Creative Living Spaces
Ab Rogers Design Completes the Fishmarket Studio in Japan
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
eWaste-Made Furniture Designs
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services Collaborated with Aectual
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Culture-Inspired Tableware Collections
Zara Home and Cabana Launch Bohemian-Inspired Tablewares
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Trading Card Collector Camps
eBay's Collectors Camp Provides Insights, Tools & Strategy
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes
Cubo Design Architects Designs the C4L House in Tokyo
Locally-Sourced Home Decor Series
Monolith Unveils its Sanctuary Collection Made from Stone & Wood
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Land Trust Housing Blocks
Archio Completes an Apartment Complex for London Community Land Trust
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Historic Giftable Homewares
Verve Culture is a Women-Run Business with Stunning Glassware
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Community Hub Timber Pavilions
The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Mass-Timber Lakeside Theaters
A Team Join Forces to Create the Theater of the Arts
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Sustainable Textile Industry Practice
Soorty Introduces the Soorty Regenagri Initiative (SRI)
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
Primary Color-Rooted Cultural Offices
A Team of Designers Join on the Santa Tere Espacio
Burnout-Preventing Toolkits
The Upward Spiral Playbook Offers Strategies to Navigate Challenges
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers
Open Architecture Designs the Shanfeng Academy
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Polish-Inspired Colorful Glass Vessels
FOLK Collection by LSA International is Eye-Catching
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Restaurant-Transformed Eyewear Stores
EBBA Architects Designs a New Store for Cubitts
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Community-Supporting Prize Funds
The Lush Spring Prize Awards Announced the Winners
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Arched Concrete Community Centers
Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica Designs a New Center
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Community Sweepstake Initiatives
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sweepstakes
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces
Coffey Architects Designs the Tannery in London
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Artesian Citrus Juicers
Elevate Your Culinary Journey with Verve Culture
Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms
The 'Cohart' Platform Supports Modern Art Buyers and Sellers
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Cancer-Focused CSR Initatives
Sovereign Trust Funds a Cancer-Fighting Quiz for Nigerian Students
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses
The North Face Introduces the Allyship in the Outdoors Course
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Senior Enrichement Programs
Art Windsor-Essex Aims to Combat Social Isolation and More
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love