Conference Notebook: States Recognize Socially Oriented Businesses

Five states and one Indian nation have passed legislation recognizing a new type of business that puts its social goals ahead of making money, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports as part of its coverage of the Social Enterprise Summit this week in New Orleans.

Plus: A new survey finds nearly half of charities operate businesses.

For all of the Chronicle’s reports from the conference, go to http://philanthropy.com/news/conference/.