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Changers of Commerce movement blends business, philanthropy

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

April 16, 2012

7 Min Read
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Corporate America often gets a bad rap for its capitalistic ways, but a group of restaurant operators is looking to change that by making sure the money their companies make also benefits the causes and communities they serve.


In the spirit of what is being called “connected capitalism,” “conscious capitalism” or “creative capitalism,” both restaurant operators and suppliers are finding ways to align employee values and business interests with the greater good.


More than a dozen industry leaders gathered earlier this year in Atlanta for the second Changers of Commerce summit, an initiative of Kat Cole, president of Atlanta-based Cinnabon Inc.


“Changers of Commerce is a movement of leaders who believe there is a better way of ...

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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