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29 Feb 2012

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PBS NewsHour [USA]

[video] Benefit Corporations Aim to Make a Profit - and a Positive Impact

Seven states have passed legislation officially recognizing companies with a conscience. Called benefit corporations, or B Corps, the firms strive to make a positive impact on society while also turning a profit. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports as part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series. [refers to IceStone, Tweezerman, Revolution Foods, Warby Parker]

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