by Ida Viani | Jan 4, 2018 | A.S.E.S.S., Canadian Social Enterprises, Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, The World of Social Entrepreneurship, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
Happy New Year! The start of 2018 gives us the opportunity to reflect and learn from 2017. The past twelve months brought the Trico Charitable Foundation amazing insights such as the evolution of social impact and a rethinking of social entrepreneurship, the first Canadian team to win the Global Challenge Finals in Oxford, England, the 2017 Social EnterPrize Awards, the publishing of 5 case studies, social entrepreneur’s journeys and learnings, and the announcement of the Trico Changemakers Studio.
by Ida Viani | Nov 1, 2017 | Canadian Social Enterprises, Case Study, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
The Cleaning Solution case study demonstrates a social enterprise that has balanced growth with organizational capacity and competes in a hyper competitive market while staying true to their mandate.
by Ida Viani | Oct 10, 2017 | Beakerhead, Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
There are a growing number of events connected to social entrepreneurship. Many of them happen in our home city, demonstrating what an incredible hub of activity Calgary is. The Trico Foundation team is pleased to attend many of them and wish we could attend more.
by Ida Viani | Oct 10, 2017 | Events, Front Page, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
On the evening of September 14th, 2017, 350 delegates and community leaders from across Canada gathered at the EconoUs conference where Trico Foundation was honoured to formally present our 2017 Social EnterPrize awards. Our evening panel conversation covered a wide array of topics, including: when to seize opportunities to diversify, scaling, leadership transitions, measuring success, and more!
by Ida Viani | Sep 13, 2017 | Canadian Social Enterprises, Case Study, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
We are excited to announce that the The WINS case study is the first of its kind to have three local post-secondary institutions collaborate on a case study! It’s a testament to Calgary’s growth as a social enterprise hub and the cooperative spirit of that hub that a) three local post-secondary institutions wanted to do a case study on social enterprise and b) they were happy to work together.
The WINS case study demonstrates a social enterprise committed to working with women and their families facing a range of challenges – financial, in the process of leaving shelters, outfitting a home, adapting to a new city or country, or single parents caring for their children. WINS’ balance of delivery of a quality product and service along with profits for re-investment in business operations confirm that it is a deserving recipient of the Social EnterPrize.
by Ida Viani | Aug 14, 2017 | Canadian Social Enterprises, Front Page, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
Fogo Island Inn and Furniture Bank are the 2017 recipients of the Social EnterPrize, a $100,000 award celebrating excellence in Canadian social entrepreneurship. The awards will be formally presented during EconoUs2017 on the evening of September 14th, 2017. Tickets now available!
