Of course the change from one to the other is hardly simple.  And the risks and risk transfer issues that arise are not insignificant.  To address the former questions, financial executives need to take in this webcast Dec 14^th.  To address the latter questions contact us.

Meridian is a highly dynamic specialized insurance consulting group with offices in Boston, MA, Newport, RI and Brookfield, CT. We specialize in risk management and risk transfer primarily for privately held companies. We are members of the Professional Insurance Agent Association, International Energy Credit Association and the Connecticut Maritime Association. Our Mission is simple.  We seek to help our clients make the best risk and risk transfer decisions possible.  MERIDIAN – YOUR RISK RETHOUGHT

Making The Most of Cloud Computing: What Finance Executives Need To Know

Sponsored by Host Analytics

Tues Dec 14^th 2010  2 PM EST
There is no denying that companies are making a huge push into cloud computing: one research firm says that the increase in corporate spending on cloud services in 2009 was three times that of conventional IT spending.

But moving to the cloud is not easy. There are a number of decisions to make up front, along with come careful analyses. Done right, an embrace of cloud computing options can both save money and provide more powerful IT to all employees. Done poorly, chaos can result.

This Webcast will identify the top concerns that CFOs should be directly involved in: an overall migration strategy, data security concerns, how to create the best vendor mix, how to wind down data center investments, and how to negotiate contracts. We’ll also take a look at important change-management issues and explore other issues related to data access.

In short, this Webcast is an invaluable primer for CFOs who sense great opportunity in the cloud but who want to make sure their organizations have the fullest possible context in which to make these critical IT decisions. For more information or to register for this free webcast see attached link.

http://www.cfo.com/webcasts/index.cfm/l_eventdetail?webcast=14538928

If you have questions about the impact on your business, let us know.

And if you have questions about risk management for your sustainable business  contact us.

Meridian is a highly dynamic specialized insurance consulting group and broker with offices in Boston, MA, Newport, RI and Brookfield, CT. We specialize in risk management and risk transfer for companies interested in sustainable practice. We also promote sustainable practices and are members of the Sustainable Business Network and Slow Money Alliance. Our Mission is simple.  We seek to help our clients make the best risk and risk transfer decisions possible.

We bring market-leading service to the most creative solutions in the risk management field to ensure that each Meridian client achieves their risk objectives.

February 16, 2010, 7:00-9:00 pm
Film Screening & Panel: Food Fight and discussion about Slow Money Alliance
Where: Science Center Lecture Hall A, Cambridge campus 1 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA

Does the term “foodie” inspire, irritate, or intrigue you? Do you wonder what the big deal is about food that is locally grown, organic, or “sustainable”? Do you wonder whether your food choices really matter? Join the Harvard University Dining Services Food Literacy Project for a screening of the award-winning documentary Food Fight and a discussion with filmmaker Chris Taylor and Woody Tasch, the founder of Slow Money Alliance.  Food Fight explores the political and social changes that shaped 20th century American agricultural policy and food culture and the changing relationship between consumers and big agribusiness.  Slow Money Alliance is a new nonprofit that combines principles of philanthropy and investing to “bring money back down to earth” by encouraging investment in small food enterprises, local food systems, and local economies.  Questions?  Contact theresa_mcculla@harvard.edu for information. The event is free and open to the public.

Meridian is a highly dynamic specialized insurance consulting group and broker  with offices in Boston, MA, Newport, RI and Brookfield, CT. We specialize in risk management and risk transfer for Energy companies. We also promote sustainable practices and are members of the Sustainable Business Network and Slow Money Alliance. Our Mission is simple.  We seek to help our clients make the best risk and risk transfer decisions possible.

We bring market-leading service to the most creative solutions in the risk management field to ensure that each Meridian client achieves their risk objectives.

November 15-17, 2009 | Washington D.C. | The Willard

Investors’ Circle (www.investorscircle.net)  is the premier meeting place for social entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals, foundations, non-profits, and those passionate about creating a sustainable economy.

Investors’ Circle has been identifying pioneers of the mission-based sector for close to 20 years. Are you ready to join the movement?

Registration

Link to online registration here.

Conference Rates

Rates can be found here.

Conference Schedule

To view the conference schedule click here.

Interested in Sponsoring Fall 2009?

View our Sponsorship Presentation or email Deb Parsons for more information.

FROM THE GROUND UP

September 10-11, 2009

Santa Fe Railyard

Slow Money.  It’s a new economic vision.  It’s an emerging network of investors, donors, farmers, and activists committed to building local food economies.  It’s about the soil of the economy.  It’s the beginning of the ”nurture capital” industry.
Come to Sante Fe.  Meet thought leaders and change agents from around the country.  Let’s build new capital markets that support preservation and restoration.  Let’s fix America’s economy… from the ground up.

Speakers:

Eric Becker, vice president Trillium Asset Management
William Brinton, founder, Woods End Research
Paulo di Croce, executive director, Slow Food International
Anthony Flaccavento, executive director, Appalachian Sustainable Development
Joan Gussow, author, This Organic Life
Peter Kinder, ceo, LKD Research and Analytics
Fred Kirschenmann, distinguished fellow, Leopold Center
Kristen Martinez, entrepreneur in residence, New Mexico Community Capital
Mardi Mellon, director of food and environment program, Union of Concerned Scientists
Tom Miller, former head of program related investing, Ford Foundation
David Orr, professor, Oberlin College
Simran Sethi, associate professor of journalism, University of Kansas
George Siemon, ceo, Organic Valley
Greg Steltenpohl, founder, Odwalla
Woody Tasch, chairman and president, Slow Money
Judi Wicks, founder, White Dog Café
Ann Wright, Deputy Secretary, USDA

Event Highlights Include:

Music by Eliza Gilkyson and Robert Mirabal
Screening of “Food Fight” and ”Dirt The Movie”
A Friday night farm table feast.

To Register:

complete Program & Speaker information, go to

www.slowmoneyalliance.org

Accommodations:

Room blocks have been secured at the below hotels, which are close in proximity
to the gathering.  Please mention “Slow Money” when you call to book your room.

Chelsea Green Publishing
McCune Charitable Foundation
Organic Valley
RSF Social Finance
Solidago Foundation
Stonyfield Farm

Partnering Organizations:

1% For the Planet
BALLE
Bioneers
Blue Moon Fund
Capulin Cooperative Alliance
Crop to Cuisine
Edible Communities Publications
Edible Santa Fe
Ethical Markets Media
Grace Communications
Haberman
Haymarket Peoples Fund
Investors’ Circle
Green Money Journal
La Montanita Coop
Santa Fe Alliance
The Organic Center

We look forward to seeing you.