Come connect with one another, hear what has been going on across our networks, share what you have been up to, and engage in a conversation about what roots us to one another and to the work.  Together, we will begin to explore what it could look like to develop a root system that nourishes a movement together and develop core principles and practices about what our own Declaration of Interdependence as a movement across networks, sectors and perspectives would allow us to learn/unlearn, heal and build what we need together.

Speakers: all of us!   

Featured speakers/facilitators: Jeff Campbell, Emancipation Theater. Colleen Flynn, Build Healthy Places Network, Geordan Shannon, Unexia and WE in the World and Planet Health, Bayo Akomolafe, Dances with Mountains and many others

Zoom Registration Link 

The Regional Leadership Exchange is a quarterly convening designed to strengthen collaboration, shared learning, and strategic alignment among ASBN’s local and state affiliates. It provides a structured space for regional leaders to connect around shared priorities, exchange insights, and address common challenges. By fostering stronger regional networks and elevating affiliate leadership, the program supports collective success in 2026 and beyond.

Each session uses a blended format, combining regional updates with focused, issue-based discussions led by affiliate leaders to keep conversations grounded in real-world advocacy and organizational priorities. The Regional Leadership Exchange also features a fundraising and membership growth mastermind, giving participants the opportunity to explore practical strategies and gain peer support to help affiliates enhance their impact and long-term sustainability.

The Regional Leadership Exchange is driven by active affiliate participation, reinforcing peer leadership and collective action across regions. Rotating topics will cover various regions across the US.

Session Structure:

• 15 minutes: Regional priority highlights led by state affiliates

• 30 minutes: Deep-dive issue discussion led by state affiliates

• 15 minutes: Fundraising and membership growth mastermind – a structured peer-to-peer forum to support each other’s growth through funding opportunities and business recruitment strategies – led by state affiliates

Hosted by: Natalia Ekberg

Register here.

Join us in celebrating the winner of the 2026 Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection!

In addition to celebrating our 2026 prize recipient, this virtual event will bring back past award winners, including CJ Goulding and Jason Stout. It will also feature remarks from author and Children & Nature Network co-founder Richard Louv, including a preview of his new book Noticing, available in June 2026.

Now in its fifth year, the prize highlights creative, impactful ways to ensure that kids can regularly experience the benefits of nature — everywhere they live, learn and play.

This event is FREE but registration is required. There is a suggested donation of $20. If you can’t join us live, register for the event and a recording will be sent to your inbox approximately two weeks after the event.

Register here.

Join Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) for a Congressional Briefing and National Webinar on the latest information on public health emergency readiness and findings from TFAH’s upcoming report, Ready or Not 2026: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism – releasing May 7th.

The past year alone saw the U.S. facing the most severe flu season in nearly a decade, the highest annual measles case count since 1991, and devastating weather-related emergencies. In addition, these challenges occurred alongside deep federal staffing cuts and destabilized funding to the public health system. As TFAH marks its 25th anniversary, the webinar will review the highlights from this year’s report, which measures the nation’s readiness for public health emergencies through 10 indicators of state preparedness to respond to a wide spectrum of health emergencies and to provide ongoing public health services.

Subject matter experts will discuss the nation’s readiness for public health emergencies, examine the findings of the report, and discuss key recommendations for policymakers. The webinar will include time for Q&A from the audience.

Register here.

The Welcome Standard Briefing & Know Your Rights for Business Leaders 

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming soon, and how welcoming every fan feels matters, whether they are coming from near or far.  Join The Welcome Standard for a live Zoom briefing featuring business leaders from FIFA host cities sharing what actually works — practical strategies for creating a welcoming environment where American and international fans alike feel safe, included, and ready to spend. We will also share a Know Your Rights Training on how to prepare your business if ICE appears and what you can do to protect workers and your patrons.

Speakers Include: 

• Jonathan Grode, U.S. Practice Director and Managing Partner for Green and Spiegel

• Steve Dyme, CEO, Flowers for Dreams, Chicago

• David Levine, Co-founder & President, American Sustainable Business Network

• Daniel Miller and Steve Silverman, Co-founders, Democracy Rising Collaborative

Leaders from World Cup Host city business organizations, including:

• Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts,

• West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative,

• B Local Texas,

• Good Business Network of Washington

• Florida for Good

Co-sponsors include Integrity Matters & BRTAT

This webinar is open to all.

To Learn More and Join The Welcome Standard, Click Here.

The business landscape is rapidly evolving with new sustainability challenges and opportunities—and our monthly member exchange creates the collaborative space where sustainable business leaders connect, strategize, and build the partnerships that drive real change.

What We Build Together

Strategic Partnerships – Monthly facilitated networking sessions where members identify collaboration opportunities across sectors, supply chains, and geographic regions to scale sustainable business impact.

Knowledge Exchange – Peer-to-peer learning forums where members share practical solutions, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to sustainability challenges in real-time business operations.

Coalition Building – Relationship development that strengthens ASBN’s collective advocacy power, turning individual member expertise into coordinated action on policy and market transformation.

Innovation Acceleration – Cross-pollination of ideas and resources that helps members stay ahead of sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and emerging market opportunities.

Corporate networks have transactions. Sustainable businesses have authentic partnerships—and that’s building the new economy.

Register here.

Join Milind Tambe to explore how AI can be harnessed for population health. Learn how his pioneering AI system is delivering positive impact in public health through real-world examples for how it is helping to combat sexually transmitted infections in unhoused youth in Los Angeles and how it is being used to bolster maternal and child health in India.

Milind Tambe, Ph.D., is the Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science and director of the Center for Research on Computation and Society at Harvard University and is also principal scientist and director for "AI for Social Good" at Google Deepmind.

Register here

The business landscape is rapidly evolving with new sustainability challenges and opportunities—and our monthly member exchange creates the collaborative space where sustainable business leaders connect, strategize, and build the partnerships that drive real change.

What We Build Together

Strategic Partnerships – Monthly facilitated networking sessions where members identify collaboration opportunities across sectors, supply chains, and geographic regions to scale sustainable business impact.

Knowledge Exchange – Peer-to-peer learning forums where members share practical solutions, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to sustainability challenges in real-time business operations.

Coalition Building – Relationship development that strengthens ASBN’s collective advocacy power, turning individual member expertise into coordinated action on policy and market transformation.

Innovation Acceleration – Cross-pollination of ideas and resources that helps members stay ahead of sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and emerging market opportunities.

Sept 11 Focus – Creating meaningful connections between members, identifying partnership opportunities, and strengthening the collaborative foundation that amplifies sustainable business impact. To kick things off, we’ll start with a lighthearted “Rage & Renew” icebreaker—sharing what’s been most challenging for our businesses (and ourselves!) and where we see potential solutions. It’s a chance to vent a little, laugh a little, and then refocus on how we can get things done together.

Register here.

Series Description:
Each month we will dive into a topic with experts available to answer questions and present the important information that connects to your business and advocacy efforts.

This Month:

With bipartisan momentum building around soil health and sustainable supply chains, key titles of the Farm Bill are emerging as areas of common ground to advance regenerative agriculture. Don’t miss out, register today for The Policy Forum: Leveraging the Farm Bill: Crop Insurance, Conservation & Diversified Agriculture, hosted by ASBN’s Manager of Agriculture & Water Policy, Liza LaManna, with expert guests from our Regenerative Agriculture & Justice Steering Committee.

We’ll break down the Farm Bill into plain English, showing how reforms to crop insurance can reward soil‑protecting practices, how conservation assistance programs fund on‑farm projects like cover crops and improved irrigation, and how diversified agriculture opens new markets for farms of every size. No policy background is needed; come ready with your questions and get clear, practical insights on where lawmakers are finding common ground and how you can help shape U.S. farm policy in this administration.

Hosted By:
Liza Lamanna, ASBN Manager of Agriculture and Water Policy

Register here.

The federal government is proposing rollbacks to vital clean water protections through the Waters of The US and PERMIT Act—but our business coalition is fighting back with voices that demonstrate the true economic impacts of these policies.

What We Advanced in June 

Clean Water Act Defense – Continuing strategic discussions on protecting federal water protections and leveraging state business voices to demonstrate economic necessity of strong environmental standards.

Waters of The US Response – Coordinating business community pushback against proposed rollbacks that threaten water infrastructure and long-term economic stability.

PERMIT Act Opposition – Mobilizing business leaders to submit testimony and sign-on letters demonstrating how weakened water protections harm economic development and business competitiveness.

Coalition Building – Expanding network of businesses willing to advocate publicly for water infrastructure investments and regulatory protections.

August 11th Focus: Leveraging state business voices in the Clean Water Act protection fight and developing messaging that counters the “good for business” narrative around environmental rollbacks.

Corporate polluters have lobbying power. Clean water businesses have economic truth—and that’s our competitive advantage.

Learn more and register here.

The federal government is proposing rollbacks to vital clean water protections through the Waters of The US and PERMIT Act—but our business coalition is fighting back with voices that demonstrate the true economic impacts of these policies.

What We Advanced in June 

Clean Water Act Defense – Continuing strategic discussions on protecting federal water protections and leveraging state business voices to demonstrate economic necessity of strong environmental standards.

Waters of The US Response – Coordinating business community pushback against proposed rollbacks that threaten water infrastructure and long-term economic stability.

PERMIT Act Opposition – Mobilizing business leaders to submit testimony and sign-on letters demonstrating how weakened water protections harm economic development and business competitiveness.

Coalition Building – Expanding network of businesses willing to advocate publicly for water infrastructure investments and regulatory protections.

August 11th Focus: Leveraging state business voices in the Clean Water Act protection fight and developing messaging that counters the “good for business” narrative around environmental rollbacks.

Corporate polluters have lobbying power. Clean water businesses have economic truth—and that’s our competitive advantage.

Learn more and register here.

Hosted by Act for Public Health

Public health practitioners and policymakers need to stay informed amid the shifting legal landscape brought about by recent federal activities. The Act for Public Health partners are hosting a new forum for timely conversations that explain and interpret the impact of federal action on state and local public health practice. Join us biweekly from May 14 to July 23 for 30-minute informal discussions between speakers with topical expertise. We’ll cover federal actions on subject areas such as immigration; LGBTQ+ communities; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives; and more. Each session will focus on a different topic.

Register for the series.

Whether you’re interested in a Homekey Tribal project or better serving your tribal community members, supportive services for housing can feel overwhelming to plan for. Ongoing operating support for unhoused relatives is possible and can take advantage of wisdom and skills you already have in your community. Join the CA Tribal Housing Academy and our guest speaker, Beaux Simone Consulting, who has experience in permanent supportive housing on and off tribal land.

Learn more and register here

The Rural Rental Housing Preservation Academy is a series of no-cost training and peer learning sessions designed to help rural housing providers acquire and/or preserve USDA Rural Development (RD), HUD and LIHTC financed housing in their respective communities. Training sessions will be open to existing owners/operators interested in preserving their properties or parties interested in acquisition for the purpose of preservation of property affordability.

The Academy sessions will span from basic introduction and overview of RD, HUD and LIHTC programs to exploring financing options and new financing models. Enterprise will bring in experts and practitioners that have proven success in preserving units and are thinking outside the box when it comes to funding to help deliver the training sessions. All training sessions will be held virtually. Attendance to any of the academy sessions is available to any interested stakeholders.

Session 7: Workshop the Projects and Third Party Financing | July 16 at 10:00am MT - Register
We’ll review case studies and how projects are financed with other non-RD sources.

Hosted by Act for Public Health

Public health practitioners and policymakers need to stay informed amid the shifting legal landscape brought about by recent federal activities. The Act for Public Health partners are hosting a new forum for timely conversations that explain and interpret the impact of federal action on state and local public health practice. Join us biweekly from May 14 to July 23 for 30-minute informal discussions between speakers with topical expertise. We’ll cover federal actions on subject areas such as immigration; LGBTQ+ communities; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives; and more. Each session will focus on a different topic.

Register for the series.

Create art inspired by programs at YBCA in this series of drop-in art workshops for participants of all ages. Each workshop will explore different practices and art-making methods. Materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home as a souvenir.

Create mosaic patterns and compositions inspired by natural seascapes. What shapes, colors, or light reflections can you see on waves at sunrise or sunset? This workshop is inspired by Michael Arcega’s public art When We Weave Waves, located on YBCA’s Glass Passageway on Mission Street. These patterns are drawn from researching Philippine textiles, while the color palette is inspired by the artist’s photos taken in the Philippines.

Register here.

SF Pride is proud to introduce Threads of Pride, a new program that embodies this year’s theme: “Queer Joy is Resistance.” Through fashion, we honor our heritage, celebrate our culture, and amplify the voices of those fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.

At the heart of Threads of Pride is a powerful fashion show that does more than showcase style—it humanizes the LGBTQ+ community, educates the world about ongoing attacks on our rights, and highlights the beauty, resilience, and joy that define us. This event will shine a spotlight on 10+ NGOs leading critical fights for justice, pairing their representatives with models and activists in a dynamic runway experience. Fashion designers will bring these stories to life, using their artistry to reflect the mission and spirit of each cause.

This is a call to action for everyone who believes in the power of joy as resistance:

✨ Fashion designers – Use your creativity to uplift and inspire.

✨ Activists & allies – Walk the runway and make a statement.

✨ NGOs – Share your mission and connect with new supporters.

✨ Donors & philanthropists – Help turn advocacy into action.

✨ Community members – Show up, celebrate, and make an impact.

Together, let’s create a night of visibility, solidarity, and transformation. Threads of Pride isn’t just a fashion show—it’s a movement.

Join us. Stand with us. Celebrate with us.

Get tickets here

ASBN is pleased to announce the publication of Helping Individuals Navigate CDFI Investment Opportunities by Tern Strategies and Stepping Stone Partners. This briefing for mission-driven investors and investment advisors identifies 99 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across 36 states that accept investments from individual investors or issue investment note offerings for mission-driven investors. This trailblazing report provides guidance for investors to support local economies through investment in CDFIs.

Join authors Liz Rogers and Pam Porter for a webinar co-hosted by ASBN on June 24 at 1 pm ET!

💰 Helping Individuals Navigate CDFI Investment Opportunities

🗓 June 24, 2025
🕒 1:00 PM ET | 💻 Webinar

Join authors Liz Rogers and Pam Porter from Tern Strategies and Stepping Stone Partners for insights on supporting local economies through CDFI investments.

Perfect for:
✔️ Mission-driven investors
✔️ Investment advisors
✔️ Community development practitioners

📝 Register now to learn how to make impactful investments in your community.

Families across Cuyahoga County are struggling to pay the rent and there are simply not enough affordable places to live. Houses of worship, many of whom provide spiritual guidance to these families, can also help transform lives through affordable housing.

During this 60-minute webinar, you'll hear from Enterprise Community Partners and local affordable housing leaders about the need for affordable housing in Cleveland, what Enterprise’s Faith Based Development Initiative is, and begin to understand how faith leaders can become champions for affordable housing in their communities.

Register here.

We’re excited to invite you to an important informational webinar about our collective work to preserve the Safer Choice Program, which has played a crucial role in growing the market for safer, healthier consumer products.

🛡️ Supporting the Safer Choice Program: Advocacy Update Webinar

🗓 June 10, 2025
🕒 12:00 PM ET | 💻 Webinar

This informational session will provide updates on the latest developments regarding the Program, discuss next steps, and invite you to stay connected to our efforts in the coming months as we navigate this fluid federal environment and rapidly evolving Administration priorities.

Open to anyone passionate about safer consumer products and chemical policy, especially:

✔️ Environmental health advocates

✔️ Consumer product manufacturers

✔️ Policy and regulatory professionals

✔️ Public health practitioners

📝 Register: Visit our co-sponsor Change Chemistry’s site to register.

🖊️ Take Action: If you haven’t already, please support Safer Choice by signing our advocacy letter.

Create art inspired by exhibitions at YBCA in this series of drop-in art workshops for participants of all ages. Each workshop will be inspired by a different artist and explore the artist’s practice and art-making methods. Materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home as a souvenir.

Use watercolor paintings to create 3D offerings in the spirit of Flores de Mayo and Spring. Participants will follow a template to assemble this mini ofrenda, and receive dried florals to place in it. This workshop is inspired by the spring season and the Annual Flores de Mayo Celebration, hosted by YBCA’s community partner SOMA Pilipinas, in the heart of the Filipino Heritage District.

Register here

Create art inspired by exhibitions at YBCA in this series of drop-in art workshops for participants of all ages. Each workshop will be inspired by a different artist and explore the artist’s practice and art-making methods. Materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home as a souvenir.

Express yourself through watercolor by painting a beautiful flower still life. Learn basic composition, brush strokes, and watercolor washes. This workshop is inspired by the spring season and the Annual Flores de Mayo Celebration, hosted by YBCA’s community partner SOMA Pilipinas, in the heart of the Filipino Heritage District.

Register here

Create art inspired by exhibitions at YBCA in this series of drop-in art workshops for participants of all ages. Each workshop will be inspired by a different artist and explore the artist’s practice and art-making methods. Materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home as a souvenir.

Express yourself through watercolor by painting a beautiful flower still life. Learn basic composition, brush strokes, and watercolor washes. This workshop is inspired by the spring season and the Annual Flores de Mayo Celebration, hosted by YBCA’s community partner SOMA Pilipinas, in the heart of the Filipino Heritage District.

Register here

Learn how your school could benefit from this free resource!

Does your high school need an engaging mental health curriculum that builds mental health literacy and addresses topics your students are concerned about? Would your staff benefit from a free curriculum that was developed by a team of clinicians, public health, and youth development professionals?

Join the Active Minds K12 Initiatives Team to learn more about Peer Powered High School Curriculum, an absolutely FREE resource that is easy to use in a club or general education setting.

Register here

Create art inspired by exhibitions at YBCA in this series of drop-in art workshops for participants of all ages. Each workshop will be inspired by a different artist and explore the artist’s practice and art-making methods. Materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home as a souvenir.

Spread love and appreciation by designing flower-inspired pop-up cards. Dedicate it to mothers, caregivers or mother figures in honor of Mother’s Day. Explore various materials such as watercolor, brush pens, and markers. This workshop is inspired by the spring season and the Annual Flores de Mayo Celebration, hosted by YBCA’s community partner SOMA Pilipinas, in the heart of the Filipino Heritage District.

Register here

Take a deeper look at the affordable housing stock that is at risk, an exploration of considerations for acquiring a project for preservation, and a discussion of preservation and transfer considerations specific to USDA 515.

Learn more and register here