Today’s post comes from Lauren Harmon of Red212.

Business as a force for change.

It’s an idea that has gained traction over the past several years. Companies large and small are looking at ways they can make the world a better place. From Starbucks Coffee to two Alabama six-year olds using the proceeds from their lemonade stand to help storm victims, businesses everywhere are helping to positively impact the planet, and those who live on it.

On June 24, companies everywhere are encouraged to observe Bill and Warren Day. It’s a day when organizations can celebrate the projects that they have undertaken to help give back, as well as discuss new opportunities to utilize their resources to help improve local communities and the world as a whole.

The date isn’t a random one. It’s the anniversary of the day in 2006 when billionaire Warren Buffett announced that he would give his vast fortune to charity, with the bulk of the proceeds going to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Bill and Warren Day honors this spirit of giving back, and invites companies and individuals to pledge to celebrate the day at their place of business on June 24.

You can stay up-to-date on all things related to Bill and Warren Day by visiting the , and following on . Additionally, you can become an advocate and tell others, inside and outside of work, about this special day.

This June 24 celebrate the power of business as a force for change at your company by recognizing the commitment made by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to create a better world. With our commitment to do the same.

Are you helping your business to be a force for change? We’d love to hear how in the comments!