Citizen Brand

Barkley & Fast 50

Besides our great new offices, we have something else we are excited about at our company right now.  Barkley has been named a finalist by Fast Company magazine for its 2007 Fast 50.

This is what they are looking for this year and you can read our entry to see why we think we are a good fit.

"THIS YEAR'S FOCUS: Our sixth annual global readers challenge will spotlight businesses that are helping to save the world. We're looking for profit-driven problem solvers--people and companies out to address the planet's woes and make money at the same time. Tell us about yourself, someone you admire, or someone you work with. But make sure your nominee is using new strategies, new ideas, or new technologies to tackle issues like global warming, pollution, sustainability, access to healthcare, poverty, trade impact, child labor, and other concerns. No charities, please. We believe that business--capitalist business--is a profound force for positive change. Help us prove it."

We humbly ask for your consideration. 

Regardless of the outcome, I'm so glad to see this emphasis on companies doing good being good for their business.  The evidence keeps mounting and we will continue to push to make consumer and corporate philanthropy to become the normal, not the unusual thing to do.

Fast Company's Fast 50

Fast Company magazine has opened its nominations for its 2007 Fast 50.  These are people or companies who are profit driven problem solvers out to solve the problems of the world and make money at the same time.  If you know someone or a group of someones in business who resemble this definition, apply here.

Here is what Fast Company is looking for:

The Fast 50 is Fast Company magazine's annual readers' challenge, a worldwide search for ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Our goal is to remind the world of all the good that's created when passionate people with big ideas and strong convictions are determined to make a difference.

Each year, the challenge generates thousands of entries and tens of thousands of comments from around the world, and results in high-profile recognition of 50 leaders, innovators, and technology pioneers. This year's challenge promises to be bigger and better.

We're looking for unsung heroes and rising stars among our readers: senior executives, in-the-trenches team leaders, engineers, marketers, and other high-impact players from all kinds of backgrounds. Click here to read the winning entries from past Fast 50 readers' challenges.

We all know someone who fits the bill.  The fact is, we need more who do.  So let's all get to work and send our nominations in for the 2007 Fast 50.