New program validates social impact of local businesses

In this season of giving and shopping, you want to make sure you're putting your money where it counts. There's a new tool from the Better Business Bureau that is helping consumers make an informed decision on social enterprises."A social enterprise is a business that intentionally integrates social impact into its business model," said Sara Parker with SocialVentures. "They want to know that the social impact of these organizations is real, that it's legitimate and that they are contributing to