Business & Society Institute

We addresses complex challenges confronting people and the planet through academic discovery and purposeful action.
Business & Society Institute

Business & Society Working Together

The institute generates research insights that it employs in its teaching and programmatic work on critical challenges that businesses and their stakeholders can address together to deliver climate-smart, inclusive economy.

Impact Report

Dear Changemakers,

The ampersand in our name symbolizes the “both-and” approach that drives our work. Together with students, partners, and supporters we have made progress in delivering a more just, climate-smart, and inclusive economy.
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What We Do

  • Research

    We deliver interdisciplinary research that explores connections between business practices, market structures, and social outcomes.
  • Teaching

    We develop next generation business leaders equipped with systems thinking and problem solving skills through coursework and hands-on experiences.
  • Convening

    We create spaces for dialogue, debate, and solutions through community events, practitioner conferences, and other activities.
  • Programs

    We put research into action through innovative programs that create better markets and stronger communities both here in Atlanta and globally.
  • Thought Leadership

    We create and share content that challenges narratives and inspires action including books, articles, op-eds, and more.

    Faculty

    Robert Kazanjian
    Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director, The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    Wesley Longhofer
    Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Senior Director, Center for Faculty Development and Excellence; Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

    Our Team

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      Give to Business & Society

      • Business & Society Institute

        Support the Institute including student development activities
      • Start:ME

        Help more promising Atlanta small businesses start and grow
      • Grounds for Empowerment

        Make coffee markets work for more women
      • Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide (SCTG)

        Support the development and publication of SCTG