1. 2022-04-16. Work is Worship: Business is a Spiritual Game. Mishkin Berteig. Fireside interview with the CEO and chief scientist at the Berteig Institute, an education company that helps improve business and beautify work environments, on the spiritual aspects of work, business, profit, and cooperative capitalism. Transcripts.
2. 2021-02. Reflections of Our Values: Digital Technologies and a Just Transition. Bahá'í International Community. A statement to the 59th session of the Commission for Social Development on technological innovation, consultation on technological adoption, and working inclusively between communities and governments. BIC.
3. 2020-08-31. Báb's Business Etiquette, The. Bahá'í Inspiration. Anecdote about how the Bab changed unseemly business practices while he was a merchant in Bushihr, as quoted by Mirza Habibu'llah Afnan. Transcripts.
4. 2018. Power and the Bahá'í community. Moojan Momen. While Bahá'í social teachings may have sounded new and exciting a century ago, that is no longer the case today. The problem the world faces is not in the principles that would lead to a better society, but in their application. Articles.
5. 2015. History of EBBF, The: Twenty-Five Years of Contributing to the Discourse of Ethics in Business. François Couillard. The European Bahá’í Business Forum, a small network of individuals dedicated to promoting ethical behavior and other Bahá’í values in the workplace, has had significant influence at the local, national, and international levels. Articles.
6. 2015. Learning to Read Social Reality in the Light of the Revelation: Twenty-Five Years of Contributing to the Discourse of Ethics in Business. Haleh Arbab. The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity works to learn how to advance the capacity of individuals and groups to participate in some of the prevalent discourses of society, for the betterment of the world and the growth of civilization. Articles.
7. 2011. Perfection and Refinement: Towards an Aesthetics of the Bab. Moojan Momen. The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions; relevance to the performing arts; and the concept of refinement which comes across in both the person and the writings of the Báb. Articles.
8. 2004-01-20. Interest (riba) in Islam and the Bahá'í Faith. Gad Gilbar. Bahá'í scripture permits charging interest (riba) on loans, in contrast to Islamic law which forbids it. Interest can be economically justified, and could affect the material position of the ulama and merchant classes. Audio.
9. 2004. Responsible Entrepreneurship: Engaging SMEs in Socially and Environmentally Responsible Practices. George Starcher. The importance of reputation, and segmentation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) according to their responsible behaviors. Presents a case for responsible entrepreneurship and summarizes how external stakeholders can engage SMEs. Articles.
10. 2002. To Build Anew: Creating Bahá'í-inspired Enterprises. Don Brown. A study in social and economic development, applying Bahá'í principles in a business how-to manual. Sample chapter: "The Enterprise and the Spiritual Principle Paradigm." Excerpts.
11. 2001. High-Performance Organization, The: An Assessment of Virtues and Values. Lawrence M. Miller. How a people-centered organization can enhance competitiveness and job satisfaction. Articles-unpublished.
12. 2001. Spiritual Dimensions of Microfinance, The: Towards a Just Civilization and Sustainable Economy. Barbara J. Rodey. Prepared for the Microcredit Summit to emphasize the importance of universal spiritual principles to achieve the real benefits of microfinance services. Articles.
13. 2001. Role of Business in Enhancing The Prosperity of Humankind, The. William Walker, Jane Nelson, Matthew Weinberg, George Starcher, ed. . Three articles about exploring and implementing concepts from Prosperity of Humankind, including building partnerships, toward a new concept of prosperity, preservation of wildlife, and examples of successful initiatives. Articles.
14. 2001. Socially Responsible Enterprise Restructuring. George Starcher. A condensation of a 130 page joint working paper of the International Labour Office and EBBF. Does not mention the Bahá'í Faith. Essays.
15. 1999. Missing Moral Dimension, The. Suresh Sahadevan. Today's social and economic policies are materially efficient and technically sound, but something vital is missing: graciousness within and between individuals. It may not directly result in revenue or productivity, but is crucial in the long run. Articles.
16. 1998. Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Success. Marcello Palazzi, George Starcher. How social responsibility can contribute to competitiveness and success. Articles.
17. 1998. Spiritual Approach to Microcredit Projects, A. Michel P. Zahrai. Spiritual considerations that should guide the elaboration and implementation of microcredit schemes and measure their success. Articles.
18. 1998. Management of Small Rural Businesses: Some Views of the European Bahá'í Business Forum. Michel P. Zahrai. The challenge and benefits of restoring pride in rural non-farm businesses. Essays.
19. 1997. Night as Frontier: Some Implications for the Bahá'í Community. Will C. van den Hoonaard. Sociological effects of night-shift employment and the nocturnal populace. Articles.
20. 1997. Religion, the Bahá'í Faith, and Accounting: Is There a Link?. Roger K Doost. Summary of discussions in an accounting class about spirituality. As a system that seeks to create balance, order, and justice in human business affairs, the philosophy of accounting is in line with belief in God and Baha’i principles. Essays.
21. 1997. Ethics and Entrepreneurship, An Oxymoron?: A Transition to a Free Market Economy in Eastern Europe. George Starcher. The process of entrepreneurship and the importance of business ethics to entrepreneurial success, and the concept of stages of ethical consciousness and some of the reasons business ethics makes good business sense. Does not mention the Bahá'í Faith. Articles.
22. 1997. Women Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for Transformation. Diane Chamberlin Starcher. Describes the dramatic rise in importance of women entrepreneurs and how feminine qualities contribute to their success. Articles.
23. 1996. Application of Bahá'í Principles in a Business Context, The. Kirsten Daly. Essays.
24. 1993-05. Business, Development, and the Bahá'í Funds. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, comp. Compilation by the Office of the Treasurer on the challenge for America, business ventures and development, dependencies of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, fundraising, safeguarding contributions, and earmarking. Includes many supplemental letters from the UHJ. Compilations-NSA.
25. 1991/1997. Toward a New Paradigm of Management. George Starcher. The fundamental changes taking place in management and organization in reaction to globalization and changing technology, and the new knowledge and information based economy. Articles.
26. 1990. Principles of Consultation Applied to the Process of Innovation in a Corporate Environment. Robert B. Rosenfeld, Michael H. Winger-Bearskin. Innovation is essential for industrial growth, but is obstructed when creative employees are unable to communicate ideas and the organization is unresponsive. The Bahá’í process of consultation can enhance communication to promote innovation.  Articles.

1. 1835-10-01 — Siyyid 'Ali Muhammad (the Báb) moved to Bushihr to manage his uncles' business interests in that city. He stayed there for five or six years. [HotD19, DB77note1, Bab39-41]
2. 1882-06-00 — Bahá'í books were published for the first time, in Bombay and Cairo by the Násirí Press. The Bombay publishing house was run by Mírzá Ibrahím (a son of Hájí Abu'l-Qásim, the brother of the wife of the Báb) [GPB195; SA250; Momen-Jamal Effendi]

   The Kitáb-i-Íqán was one of the earliest writings of Bahá’u’lláh to appear in print with a lithographed copy, likely printed in Bombay, in circulation during the 1880's. [Wikipedia]

3. 1912-04-20 —
   During `Abdu'l-Bahá's eleven days in New York He gave 15 formal talks and countless informal one in homes and private studios. He left New York and arrived in Washington DC after a five hour train. He was accompanied by Dr Getsinger, Dr Fareed, Mírzá Valiyu'lláh Nakhjavání and Mahmúd-i-Zarqání. [239D:37–8; AB178; SBR78, APD9; Luminous Journey 18:48]
   • See AY85 for the welcome He received from the Kahn family and others including Mrs Agnes Parson, Mason Remy and Joseph Hannen.
   • John Bosch had travelled from California specifically to see Him. He was given a Persian name by the Master, Núrání (The Luminous). John and Edward Getsinger travelled with the party on the train from New York to Washington. [Mahmúd's Diary p48-49. SYH57]
   • He stayed at the Parsons' home, 1700 Eighteenth Street, NW, for eight days and gave a talk every afternoon at 5PM. Agnes Parsons had had this home built to accommodate 'Abdu'l-Bahá complete with a room that could hold 150 people. It was unusual for Him and His interpreter to stay in private homes. ['Abdu'l-Bahá in America: 1912-2012; FMH47-48]
   • He gave a talk at Orient-Occident-Unity Conference at the Carnegie Library on Massachusetts Avenue before an audience of 3,000. 'Abdu'l-Bahá encouraged commercial ties between the United States and Persia. 'For the Persians there is no government better fitted to contribute to the development of their natural resources and the helping of their national needs in a reciprocal alliance than the United States of America; and for the Americans there could be no better industrial outlet and market than the virgin … soil of Persia. The mineral wealth of Persia is still latent and untouched. It is my hope that the great American democracy may be instrumental in developing these hidden resources and that a bond of perfect amity and unity may be established between the American republic and the government of Persia. May this bond—whether material or spiritual—be well cemented.' [AY48; PUP35; Luminous Journey 31:06; SoW Vol 3 No 3 April 28, 1912 p7, SYH82]
4. 1990-00-24 —
   The formation of the European Bahá'í Business Forum in France with members from 26 countries in Europe and elsewhere. [VV115]
   • Formed by a group of Bahá'ís active in business and management meeting in Chamonix, France, due to concern about the decline of ethics and values in business.
   • Forum created to promote the moral and spiritual wisdom and principles of the great religious traditions of the world (sources included Judaism, Hinduism, and Christianity as well as the 19th century revelation of Bahá'u'lláh) such as adherence to the principles of justice, respect, trustworthiness, integrity and unity.
   • Beginning as an informal network, its membership grew requiring the election of a Governing Board.
   • Members have attached importance to sharing their broad experience and to contributing to the improvement of management in emerging free-market economies of Central and Eastern Europe. [ebbf]
   • See The History of EBBF: Twenty-Five Years of Contributing to the Discourse of Ethics in Business by Francois Couillard.
   • Under advice from the Universal House of Justice, EBBF changed its name from European Bahá'í Business Forum to the less parochial name Ethical Business Building the Future. [The above, pg45]
   • ebbf website.
5. 1990-09-02 —
   The European Bahá'í Business Forum was formed at a meeting in Chamonix, France, attended by people from eight countries. [BINS244:8; VV115]
   • For picture see VV115.
6. 1993-00-04 — EBBF (Ethical Business Building the Future) was registered in Paris as an official non-profit association. Its statutes provided that membership was open to Bahá'ís and non-Bahá'ís alike. [ebbf]
7. 2009-07-02 — More than 20 members of the European Bahá'í Business Forum participated in the Global Ethics Forum, held at United Nations headquarters in Geneva. [BWNS722]

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