by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Jan 5, 2023 | A.S.E.S.S., Canadian Social Enterprises, Events, Front Page, Investment Readiness Program (IRP), NU Board, Pivot on Purpose, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation
Happy New Year! The start of 2023 gives us the opportunity to reflect and learn from 2022. Although 2022 came with its challenges, the past twelve months were busy, historic, and made great progress in advancing both social entrepreneurship and Calgary’s role as a hub for social entrepreneurship.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Jan 4, 2023 | Front Page, NU Board, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
Co-Founders Katie Forsyth and Claire McLoughlin of Friendly Composting discuss cash flow, learning how to pace themselves, impact, and next steps.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Dec 7, 2022 | Canadian Social Enterprises, Events, Front Page, NU Board, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
This year’s NU national awards competition featured six finalists for the awards. The NU Community Board offered two primary prizes: The Board Award ($25,000) and the Audience Vote Award ($25,000). In a surprise turn of events, we also decided to award each finalist who did not receive a primary prize an award of $5,000.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Nov 21, 2022 | Events, Front Page, Investment Readiness Program (IRP), Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
We had the chance to collaborate with Community Foundations of Canada on November 7th, 2022 on our The Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship Lite webinar to help inspire people about the possibilities of social entrepreneurship.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Nov 14, 2022 | Canadian Social Enterprises, Front Page, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
Founded in 1992, Women in Need Society (WINS) is Calgary’s homegrown thrift charity, providing basic needs resources and support to women and their families. WINS has been supporting women and children in our community for over 30 years and has grown from one thrift store location to six across Calgary, in addition to their Donation Centre. In 2020 they launched a bulk thrift store, MORE Store! along with an online thrift box service, TwiceNEW.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Oct 18, 2022 | Canadian Social Enterprises, Events, Front Page, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
Are you curious about social enterprise? Trying to figure out how to solve a social problem using a business model? What burning questions do you have?
At these Ask Me Anything about Social Entrepreneurship sessions, a team of experienced professionals will be available to answer your questions (or help you find the resource you are looking for).