BETTER WORLD CHAMPIONS

Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people who are making the world better. Amidst the tall trees, ocean and mountain views and sea breezes of spectacular Cortes Island, we offer a setting for individuals and groups to come together for renewal, or, for vision, strategy, and skills toward social change. Each year, Hollyhock presents workshops and conferences on all variety of topics, from building solar water heaters and community choirs to investing or fundraising from the heart. Our services include gourmet vegetarian meals, ocean-view hot tubs, daily morning yoga and more. Take a virtual tour and check out our 2005 programs at www.hollyhock.ca

Renewal Partners is building a portfolio of businesses for which the natural world and societal well-being are of equal importance to financial return. We believe that profitable enterprises with maximized social good are a necessary formula for a viable economic future. We focus on supporting ventures based in British Columbia. In an increasingly globalized world, we believe the creation of a more robust and restorative local economy will become the province's greatest long-term competitive advantage. www.renewalpartners.com

New Society Publishers' mission is to publish books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an ecologically sustainable and just society, and to do so with the least possible impact upon the environment, in a manner that models that vision. www.newsociety.com

At Capers we are committed to selling the highest quality, organic and natural food, health and wellness products in vibrant stores with people who are friendly, eager to serve, and ready to educate. We nourish the lives of our customers and our people by celebrating the joys of food, by advocating sustainable practices, and by making a difference in our communities. www.capersmarkets.com

BETTER WORLD ADVOCATES

Terrafirm Solutions focuses on environmental solutions through innovation and technology. Our products meet today's need for environmentally sustainable permeable surfaces, and are ideal for an eco-friendly alternative to pavement for roads, parking areas, pathways, rooftop gardens and agricultural use. www.terrafirmsolutions.ca

Energy Alternatives is a progressive organization providing clean, renewable sources of power generation. We provide remote, urban and industrial clients the means to save money, reduce ecological impact and realize their sustainable living goals. Our goals are achieved through personalized consultation, design, sales and installation of sustainable living systems. As we are a small company, we are able to take the time to analyze customers' requirements and come up with an appropriate customized solution. www.energyalternatives.ca

Purespaces is an experienced General Contractor for ecologically sensitive renovation and new construction projects. Owned and operated by John Weinmar since 1996, Purespaces creates energy-efficient, durable structures based on eco-design principles, and employs our own crews to ensure that knowledgeable people work in harmony toward our goal of creating a healthy and beautiful space. www.purespaces.com Pure Spaces is also involved in creating synergistic group processes using the Harmonic Thinking Systems model www.theverysecretplan.com Our approach facilitates groups in problem solving, self development and energetic renewal.

Real Assets is the first investment manager in Canada to focus entirely on social impact investing. Our mutual funds and pooled funds are designed to promote social justice and environmental sustainability while earning a solid, competitive return. www.realassets.ca

City of Vancouver / One Tonne Challenge. The City of Vancouver has partnered with the federal government's One Tonne Challenge and is encouraging all Vancouverites to take the lead in reducing energy consumption and creating a more sustainable city. Things like riding a bike or skateboard, turning the thermostat down and using a low flow showerhead really do have a big impact in terms of cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and also save you money on fuel and electricity costs. www.coolvancouver.ca

The Vancouver WestEnder - Everything Vancouver is your weekly source for local news/views, arts & entertainment reviews and listings, and lifestyle information. www.westender.com

American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer of T-shirts and related products. All of our garments are cut and sewn at our 800,000-square-foot facility in downtown Los Angeles. We are trying to rediscover the essence of classic products like the basic T-shirt, once an icon of Western culture and freedom. Our goal is to make garments that people love to wear without having to rely on cheap labor. www.americanapparel.net

BETTER WORLD GUARDIANS

Since 1981 Dream Designs has been the source for wonderful 100% natural and 100% organic home furnishings and apparel. We are known for our expertise in organic textiles, as well as superb workpersonship in turning them into beautiful, useful and long-lasting products. www.dreamdesigns.ca

Level Ground Trading Ltd. was started in 1997 in response to trade inequity and a lack of communication between producers in developing countries and North American consumers. The company is a direct importer and roaster of coffees, naturally dried tropical fruit and cane sugar. Our mission is to trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, and to market their products in North America, offering our customers ethical consumer choices. www.levelground.com

Rhodes Wellness College provides a healing environment for individuals and provides occupational training as Wellness Counsellors and Life Skill Instructor/ Coaches / Counsellors. Employment areas may include: youth programs, recovery houses, mental health centres, adult education, correctional facilities, and employment programs. Some graduates may be interested in developing their own wellness centres or retreats. www.rhodescollege.ca

Seventh Generation is the nation's leading brand of non-toxic and environmentally safe household products. With distribution in thousands of natural product and grocery stores nationwide, we've become the authority when it comes to products that protect your health and the planet. We've also won over 15 major awards that recognize our efforts to preserve the environment. www.seventhgeneration.com

TallGrass is a Vancouver-based importer, distributor and manufacturer of organic and natural health and beauty products. Ecco Bella is one of the many companies we work with. www.tallgrass.biz

Ecco Bella is a natural and organic cosmetics company committed to formulating highly effective, chemical free, cruelty free cosmetics and skincare products. Their products are sold in natural food stores around the world. www.eccobella.com

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed, providing sustainable income through fair trade. This income helps pay for food, education, health care and housing. Thousands of volunteers in Canada and the United States work with Ten Thousand Villages in their home communities. www.tenthousandvillages.com

The Vancouver Renewable Energy Coop (VREC) is a registered cooperative dedicated to getting renewable energy systems installed on homes, cooperatives and businesses in Vancouver at an affordable cost. Membership is open to people who commit to volunteer time for the coop, with a particular focus on those who want to purchase systems through the coop or help install them. www.recov.org

Aquapure System Ltd. is a wholesale distributor and retailer of a variety of water and air purification and filtration products. We are an authorized distributor of Nimbus Reverse Osmosis drinking water systems and Sprite shower filters. We carry Living Air and Wein Air Supply ionizers and Amaircare HEPA air filtration systems. www.aquapuresystem.com

Happy Planet's mission is simple: to astonish your taste buds, nourish your body, unite you with the best sources of food and drink on the planet, and grow a progressive business from which happiness flows. Happy Planet continues to grow and our juicy food is now available across most of Canada, and in the western United States. www.happyplanet.com

Since 1993 Lunapads International has been dedicated to providing safer, healthier and more environmentally responsible feminine hygiene products, helping women and girls to have healthier, more positive experiences of their menstrual cycles. Along with our signature Vancouver-made products, Lunapads washable menstrual pads, www.lunapads.com also features the DivaCup menstrual cup, natural sea sponge tampons and other innovative and beautiful alternatives to disposable pads and tampons. Visit www.lunapads.com or call for a free catalogue, 604-681-9953 or 1-888-590-2299 to learn more.

Established in 1998, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Manitoba Harvest^TM owns and operates a 6000 Sq Ft. state of the art, kosher certified, USDA organic certified facility. We are proud to be the largest vertically integrated hemp food manufacturer, offering the freshest and highest quality staple hemp food products in the world. www.manitobaharvest.com

Since 1970, Banyen Books has sought to represent the literature of the Great Wisdom Traditions of Humanity; to offer the fruits of contemporary research, and translations of the great books of the Human Adventure; and to provide a place of Reflection and Oasis, a Pool of Healing Waters for travelers, students and seekers. Since 1987, Banyen Sound has offered the Word, the Sound, the Beat, the Melody--audio cassettes and CDs of meditative, healing and transformative Music, as well as Talking Tapes on a wide spectrum of themes. www.banyen.com

BETTER WORLD PATRONS

The Beats Without Borders Collective is made up of 4 experienced world beat DJs, who spin the best dance music on the planet... From funked out afrobeat to sexy middle-eastern bellydance to the best of the asian underground and beyond. Lady Ra, Nils, Tarun, and Adrian know how to get people flowing on the dance floor. They host a night on the last Thursday of each month at Atlantis (1320 Richards St). Their next event is on Thursday March 31st and will feature a guest DJ set by Adham Shaikh. www.beatswithoutborders.com

Mother Jones is an independent nonprofit whose roots lie in a commitment to social justice implemented through first rate investigative reporting. Mother Jones Magazine and Motherjones.com are made possible, in large part, by the support of the Foundation for National Progress and through donations from individual readers. www.motherjones.com

SPUD is Canada's leading organic home delivery service. SPUD is short for "Small Potatoes Urban Delivery", emphasizing our support for local, small scale food providers. We deliver the freshest, tastiest, organic produce plus a full range of wholesome groceries to homes and offices throughout the BC Lower Mainland, Whistler region and Southern Vancouver Island. www.spud.ca

Veggie Games Inc. is an independent video game development studio in Vancouver BC, Canada. We are focused on creating high quality, fun to play games that promote kindness and compassion towards the animals that share our planet, and increase awareness about environmental issues. www.veggiegames.com

The Western Canada Wilderness Committee is Canada's largest membership-based citizenship-funded wilderness preservation organization. We work for the preservation of Canadian and international wilderness through research and grassroots education. The Wilderness Committee works on the ground to achieve ecologically sustainable communities. www.wildernesscommittee.org

Check Your Head (CYH) is a youth driven organization located in Vancouver. CYH educates young people on global issues, by looking at the connection between global events and issues and local realities. www.checkyourhead.org

Insight Creative Communications (ICC) offers customized communications strategies to private and publicly traded companies. Keeping with our mission, we are committed to facilitating the proliferation of ideas, technologies, products and services that contribute to a better world. www.insightcreativecommunications.com

Squeegee Media is a BC owned and operated internet services cooperative. Our members include the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, Green Party of BC, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver, the Work Less Party, the Social Planning and Research Council of BC, the Roundhouse Community Centre, and many more. www.squeegeemedia.com

Shared Vision is published by Raven Eagle Partners, a Canadian company affiliated with the Dragonfly Media group of magazines. We advocate a model of healthy living that integrates social, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth. www.shared-vision.com

The Beat 94.5 FM is Vancouver's Hit Music Station www.thebeat.com

Lotuswear is a Canadian company that believe that running a yoga business is not just about making a profit, but businesses should have a responsibility to support ethical standards and fair practices. We also believe that peace can only be obtained by the fair distribution of wealth globally, so we are committed to donating a portion of profits to children's charities, in order to empower the next generation. www.lotusyogawear.com

The Reflexology Association of British Columbia was organized in 1969 by a group of sixteen dedicated reflexologists with the purpose of advancing the understanding and knowledge of Reflexology both for its members and for society as a whole. www.reflexologybc.com

Ultra X-Press Printing, your complete printing solution. Not only does Ultra X-Press provide full service printing services at a lower cost than anyone around,but they'll deliver your printed materials straight to your door - all inclusive. You can experience the high quality services from virtually anywhere! (604)-872-8943. www.printprint.ca

Oasis has chosen to meet stringent environmental criteria for its products while offering an inexpensive promotional choice. Reusable Cloth Shopping bags have finally gained acceptance by mainstream Canadians. It promotes a company/individual that is socially and environmentally responsible. We specialize in producing environmentally responsible bags to suit our clients specifications. www.oasisbags.com

Pure YOGA is a Vancouver-based yoga company, which strives to help people reduce stress, have more energy, and live the life of wellness they deserve. They have a Vancouver yoga studio, and their mobile component offers corporate, private, group and conference yoga classes in Vancouver & the Lower Mainland area. For more information, visit www.pureyoga.ca

Rasta Capoeira in Vancouver, BC, has over a hundred capoeristas dedicated to practicing this beautiful combination of martial art, dancing and singing. Our teacher is Julio Monteiro, who is better known to us as Rasta. His great expertise in Capoeira and positive attitude towards life makes classes as enjoyable as they can be. www.abada.ca 778.228.3082

The Corporation is a documentary that explores the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time. Footage from pop culture, advertising, TV news, and corporate propaganda, illuminates the corporation's grip on our lives. This wonderful film is now out on DVD, courtesy of Big Picture Media Corporation. www.thecorporation.com