Month: April 2020

Episode 23 – Supply Chain and Marketplace Updates During COVID-19

Episode 23 – Supply Chain and Marketplace Updates During COVID-19

It’s clear that certain supply chains are struggling right now. Do you know why highly desired products, like toilet paper, can’t seem to catch up with the demand?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen update you on supply chain challenges and what is happening in the marketplace right now. You will also hear questions to ask yourself before making changes to your portfolio.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why we’re experiencing shortages in toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies
  • Which factors are contributing to clients’ portfolios being ahead of the general market
  • Top economists’ predictions about how much the unemployment rate will rise
  • And more!

Tune in to get your updates on supply chain issues and the current marketplace.

Resources:  Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | Deep Impact Investing Podcast  | Johann Klaassen | info@horizonssfs.com  | 505-982-9661 

Episode 22 – How to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic – With Vicki Pozzebon

Episode 22 – How to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic – With Vicki Pozzebon

Are you looking for ways to support local businesses that have been forced to close down due to the COVID-19 outbreak?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel speaks to Vicki Pozzebon, a localist and social entrepreneur, about different ways that people can help local businesses right now. This is an informative episode that will give you insight into what business owners are experiencing and options for helping that suit all budgets.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to show goodwill in ways that won’t overwhelm business owners
  • How to play a role in marketing local businesses
  • Reasons why nonprofit organizations are struggling right now
  • About the different relief loans that are available to business owners
  • The role of the ripple effect and how it impacts independent businesses
  • And more!

Tune in to learn how you can support local businesses that have been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Resources:  Horizon Sustainable Financial Services | Deep Impact Investing Podcast  | info@horizonssfs.com  | 505-982-9661 | Vicki Pozzebon | purveyor@vickipozzebon.com | Vicki Pozzebon on Twitter | Nextdoor | U.S. Small Business Administration

Episode 21 – Consider Supply Chains When Investing

Episode 21 – Consider Supply Chains When Investing

Nearly every product-based company that you invest in has a supply chain. Where do the suppliers along these supply chains purchase their materials from? Do these materials cause harm to workers or environmental pollution?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel unravels questions for every responsible investor to consider about supply chains. This is an informative conversation that also discusses which companies have made progress in creating supply-chain visibility and holding suppliers accountable. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • What supply chains are and examples of the issues that unethical working conditions impose on people
  • American laws around supply chain issues such as child labor and human trafficking 
  • Top six important changes to supply-chain regulations from 2019
  • Shareholder advocacy moves to make in the 2020 proxy season
  • And more!

Tune in to learn what you must consider about supply chains as you strive to invest like you give a damn.

Resources:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661| info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook