Wednesday April 1st, 2009
Social Innovation and Social Enterprise Tradeshow
What’s all the BUZZ about SOCIAL ENTERPRISE?
Date: Wednesday April 1st, 2009
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Place: Algonquin College, Woodroffe Campus
Room: T102 A, B, C for the Tradeshow
Room: T119 for the Presentations
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Social enterprises are businesses with multiple bottom lines – people, profit, and planet - and the model is quickly emerging as an innovative way for non-profit organizations to achieve their mission. Locally, the number of social enterprises is growing and includes ventures that focus on recycling, manufacturing, hospitality, and various kinds of services. Just like for-profit businesses - social enterprises rely on good ideas, sound business practices, talent and hard work. Come and learn more about social enterprise in Ottawa by attending this tradeshow and complimentary presentations.
This event will be of value to those interested in social enterprise as an idea or as a career.
The event is free and will feature:
• 5:00 – 7:30: A Social Enterprise Marketplace showcasing social enterprises
• 6:00 – 7:00: Three mini-presentations each lasting 15 minutes:
• 6:00: Social Enterprise 101 – A Primer
• 6:20: Career Paths in Social Enterprise
• 6:40 Volunteer Opportunities in Social Enterprise
• 5:00 – 7:30: Networking with social entrepreneurs, students, academics, NGO’s, and the business community
Mark your calendars for this event – Wednesday April 1st, 5-7:30PM
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.