United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #8 is Decent Work and Economic Growth. In this episode we are digging into the work the Department of Energy is doing for underrepresented communities, and the innovative work by Greyston Bakery and MaineWorks around hiring practices.   Additional Learning & Resources Around Decent Work and Economic GrowthAbout SBIR - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)SBIRSBIR/STTR FY 2023 Phase I Funding Opportunity | Department of EnergyJustice40 Initiative | Department of EnergyHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth TargetsUN SDG #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth OverviewUN SDG #8 Reading List Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeDepartment of Energy, Office of Economic Impact and DiversityThe Office of Economic Impact and Diversity develops and executes Department-wide policies to implement applicable legislation and Executive Orders that strengthen diversity and inclusion goals affecting equal employment opportunities, small and disadvantaged businesses, minority educational institutions, and historically under-represented communities. GreystonA certified B Corp or a non profit organization working to unlock the power of human potential through inclusive employment, one person at a time. To learn more about Open Hiring and Greyston Bakery, be sure to check out our full conversation with their then Director of Open Hiring, Sara Marcus on episode 5 of Responsibly Different™.MaineWorksA certified B Corporation providing outstanding, immediate labor to clients across multiple industries in the states of Maine and New Hampshire including: construction, manufacturing, production, roadwork, and many more.  Their employees come from all over the US and face real barriers to employment. They are a innovative employment company with a compassionate and community-rooted mission to support the thriving industrial construction industry in Maine while positively affecting the lives of our employees.  To hear our full conversation with Margo Walsh, be sure to tune into episode 17 of the Responsibly Different™ podcast.Dirigo Collective Website