BASE - Center for Sustainable Enterprise - UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

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Shaping Leaders, Driving Results

Business Accelerator for Sustainable Enterprise (BASE)

BASE is a UNC program that crosses disciplines. Its goal is to speed the growth and impact of green businesses that focus on social or environmental goals.

From 2007-2010, CSE managed the BASE program working with 40 triple bottom line innovators from across North Carolina. The program is currently on hold but CSE continues to engage with BASE entrepreneurs and partners and remains very involved in the entrepreneurial sustainability space.



Benefits

Entrepreneurs: BASE will improve the chances of long-term success for your sustainable business. We provide expertise and resources and help you minimize costs during the crucial startup phase.

Students: BASE offers students a learning experience that combines disciplines. We help you see how to apply environmental and social goals to all aspects of business.

Communities: BASE will raise awareness of sustainability issues, helping you foster the growth of new businesses that have a dramatic positive impact on the environment and society.

Contact

Jessica Thomas, CSE Managing Director
, 919-843-9731



BASE is a program of the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative


What People Say

“BASE is a very innovative idea. I like the way it brings together the School's strengths in sustainable enterprise and entrepreneurship.”

Jim Dean
UNC Kenan-Flagler Dean

“BASE can help you grow a new business more quickly. The program's services are specific to sustainable entrepreneurs. I would highly recommend BASE to other entrepreneurs who are building green businesses.”

Stacy Glass
President, CaraGreen