Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder

Crossing the Divide: The Business of Social Good (Mint)

May 11, 2009

Close to $300 million could flow into social enterprises by year-end as the success of microfinance and disenchantment with mainstream models see investors look at businesses that will create public benefit and also bring returns.  By Archana Rai, Mint (partner Wall Street Journal)

http://www.livemint.com/2009/05/11203031/Crossing-the-Divide–The-busi.html