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SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The VAST Institute announced today it will host its Second Annual Conscious Commerce Conference on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Talaris Conference Center in Seattle.  This invigorating one-day conference, titled "Using Business for Good," will introduce concepts and strategies to enhance results and maximize impact in environments where employees thrive.  This conference aims to bring together leaders from all sectors, as well as world-renowned consultants, inspiring them to integrate conscious business practices into their organizations.

"Over the last thirty years, we have helped hundreds of people become better, more astute leaders by giving them the tools and strategies to master the art of socially intelligent leadership," said Michelle Sherman, Founder and Creative Director of The VAST Institute. "For our 2019 Conscious Commerce Conference, we are excited to highlight examples of conscious business cultures who strive to integrate individual talent, superior quality and community benefit to create a positive impact."

The conference program includes interactive sessions and keynotes that showcase organizations, including B Corps, focused on having a positive social impact as well as stellar financial results. Thought Leaders will also share how to implement customized Conscious Commerce practices throughout individual organizations.

The speakers leading those discussions include:

• Catherine Corley, Principal, 4C Discernment: Diverse background with over 25 years' experience delivering strategy, marketing and business operations globally. Advisor to entrepreneurs and startups for raising funds and investor relations.
• Don Graf, Consultant: Over 35 years of experience as an engineering consultant with expertise in rebooting small offices, growth in international operations and serving on the board of directors for a global enterprise.
• Michelle Sherman, Founder and Creative Director, VAST Institute: Highly respected business strategist whose insights and expertise dramatically improve the quality of life and bottom-line results of forward-thinking professionals and organizations.
• Sergey Vesmanov, PhD, President and Principal, Moscow City University: Extensive international business expertise, Professor and head of research laboratory of project management at Moscow City University. His current team develops highly effective educators through thought provoking e-learning programs that positively impact urban life and culture.

The Conscious Commerce Conference offers attendees an unprecedented opportunity to network with innovative business leaders, forging key relationships with prospective partners, colleagues and talent. The VAST Institute provides coaching and mentoring programs that support organizations and individuals by guiding them to accomplish great things in all areas of life.

Register for the Conscious Commerce Conference online. Enroll before January 29, for an early bird registration fee of $299. (This fee increases to $349 after January 29^th. All conference materials, continental breakfast and a gourmet lunch overlooking the Talaris Gardens are included.)

About The VAST Institute
Founded in 1988, the VAST Institute launched in Seattle to support experienced business leaders and visionaries in their quest to create profitable entities that benefited the team, the customers and working partners.  The VAST Institute has developed and delivered customized training and mentoring programs, as well as special events & workshops that generate compassionate and highly effective business teams and cultures.  VAST strives to help others recognize business as the opportunity to make a positive difference in the world.

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SOURCE VAST Institute