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Omaha, NE—Business executives and young professionals here met at Borsheims last week, for a speed-networking event focused on ethics in business. The event, sponsored by Borsheims and Creighton University’s Business Ethics Alliance, brought 30 participants together inside the Omaha jewelry store to learn more about using practical business ethics to make their workplaces and cities better. Image, from left: Adrienne Fay of Borsheims and Joyce Davis of the Business Ethics Alliance.

Similar to speed dating, each business executive and young professional were paired up for five minutes to talk one-on-one. After five minutes, they rotated tables to meet with a different person. The pairs discussed a variety of ethical questions suggested by the Business Ethics Alliance. Some of the topics included:

• Talk about a time when you or someone you know displayed integrity at work.
• Describe tactics you can use to display moral courage at work or at home.
• What is one of your favorite ways to engage in community responsibility? 

The event was held on the same day that Borsheims parent company, Berkshire Hathaway, was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the world’s Most Admired Companies. Berkshire Hathaway was ranked third in the annual ranking, its highest ranking ever. Borsheims has been part of the Berkshire Hathaway family for more than 25 years and takes great pride in operating ethically, as modeled by Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett. 

The Business Ethics Alliance and Borsheims have partnered together for more than five years, to offer resources and events for businesses and their employees to be educated on the competitive advantages of ethical business practices. Borsheims president and CEO Karen Goracke is a trustee of the Business Ethics Alliance. 

Borsheims also provided complimentary wine, snacks, and gift bags for all the participants.

Participants at Borsheims' Speed Networking on Ethics event move around the room to meet and discuss their experiences.