Social Entrepreneurs - individuals who develop a business for the dual purpose of generating profits and creating social or environmental value -  are here to stay.  By serving a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit, these entrepreneurs can combat social problems while generating cash flow and growing a sustainable business. 

Locally, Formecology, LLC is an Evansville-based  professional landscape design, installation and care firm that focuses on environmentally beneficial and regionally inspired landscapes for residential and commercial settings.  Formecology strives to provide not only attractive landscapes, but also increase health and well-being of both people and the environment.  "We all want to feel good about the work we do each day," said owner, John Gishnock IlI,  "which is why we provide this type of landscape design/build service."

Social enterprises are all about profits with a cause. No matter what your interest - saving the environment, combating homelessness, or re-building a community - you too can use your business savvy to build social capital.

Want to start a social venture, and would like some inspiration?  Check out the listings for the last three years of Businessweek's  "America's most Promising Social Entrepreneurs" 2011, 2010, 2009.