Lessons: Greyston Bakes Brownies....

For many of us, the holidays is a time for giving.  Not just giving presents to our loved ones but giving to our clients, our vendor and venue friends.

One great gift idea are Greyston Bakery Brownies.  Why?

I just love what Greyston Bakery stands for. They don't hire people to bake brownies, they bake brownies so that they can hire people to work.  Not only are their treats delicious and marvelous(they are the exclusive brownie suppliers for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream) but also the more the business grows, they more people they can help train, educate, and hire.

Most businesses including my own started because someone had a passion to create a unique product or service.  But how many people think about starting a business so that they can employ people in the community and give back to those who need affordable childcare, who are homeless and who live with HIV?   I love their message which is so pure and lovely.

Here is an excerpt from their website on their Social Mission.

If I had the power of Oprah, I would give this to all of you as it is a 2011 Favorite Things.