Ida Desmond (Viani), Author at Trico Foundation

Colouring It Forward: A What’s Next YYC Update

July 28, 2020 No Comments

Among the 10 impressive What’s Next YYC finalists who are using the power of business models to solve social problems is the Indigenous-run social enterprise Colouring It Forward. Colouring It Forward produces and sells colouring books and other products developed with Indigenous artists and elders to help to share (and preserve) the beautiful artwork and ancestral wisdom of our Indigenous peoples and promote reconciliation through the arts.

MRU Launches Social Entrepreneurship Sprint: Applications Now Open

July 9, 2020 No Comments

It is no secret that ideation is HARD, especially when you are tackling complex issues. That is why Mount Royal University’s (MRU) Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Trico Charitable Foundation are excited to launch the Social Entrepreneurship Sprint this August!

Doing More by Thinking Differently: YYC Social Enterprise WINS Blazes New Trail

July 7, 2020 No Comments

WINS has continued to “think differently” when trying to operate in a difficult economy and navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. WINS had to reimagine how they combined the social and entrepreneurial so they could enhance their revenue and social impact at the same time – the ‘secret sauce’ of social entrepreneurship. Of course, the enhanced revenue, in turn, goes to fund even more social impact.

Trico Changemakers Studio: More than Ever, the World Needs Changemakers

June 30, 2020 No Comments

The Trico Changemakers Studio is home to a diverse group of businesses, organizations, agencies and individuals working on changemaking in various forms. Over the past 2 years, they have been home to 20 organizations from different sectors, including amazing social enterprises.

Recap of Map the System 2020: A Record-Breaking Global Final

June 26, 2020 No Comments

For students around the world whose lives and studies have been upended by the pandemic, it was important to them to see their projects through to the finish. Over the course of three days, 150 students from all over the world came together virtually to present issues they care deeply about.

Conversations with Alberta Social Enterprises: Recap of a Haskayne Webinar

June 9, 2020 No Comments

On May 28th, 2020, four amazing panelists from social enterprises around Alberta shared how they are finding opportunities to survive and serve as small-medium sized businesses during this unprecedented time of COVID-19.

Canadian Map the System Finals 2020: A Virtual Triumph

May 19, 2020 No Comments

Amidst all of the changes to everyday life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Map the System (MTS) Canada had the amazing responsiveness to think differently itself and evolve the program to a virtual competition for the 4th edition of the Canadian finals.

Being In Touch With Its Market Gives Social Enterprise Competitive Advantage

May 13, 2020 No Comments

discovering hands is a household name at the Trico Charitable Foundation as one of our favourite examples of a social enterprise that demonstrates a synergistic blend. Based in Germany, this non-profit trains visually impaired women in standardized diagnostic breast exam techniques and then places them in jobs in physicians’ offices or clinics.

First Book: Amazing Social Enterprise Evolves to Serve Mission

April 23, 2020 No Comments

Not only has First Book grown, it has always been on the lookout for new ways to serve its mission as new information comes in and circumstances change.

Dean of Chiu School of Business Retires Amidst a Whole New World

April 21, 2020 No Comments

Bow Valley College has been a crucial partner for the social entrepreneurial space in Calgary and has engaged in a wide range of entrepreneurial activities in collaboration with the Trico Charitable Foundation.

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