The first step in the collaboration between TCF and the Stu Clark Centre was a webinar where our very own Dan Overall, Executive Director, was interviewed by the Stu Clark Centre’s Executive Director, Debra Jonasson-Young and had a wide-ranging conversation on social entrepreneurship.
On Nov. 4, UM launched the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community at the I.H. Asper School of Business which will foster cultural change in capitalism through research, training and promoting business models that address social and ecological crises facing humanity.
The University of Manitoba (UM) is proud to announce a transformative $5.4 million gift from Drs. Wayne [BSc(ME)/80, LLD/23] and Eleanor Chiu to establish the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community, a visionary initiative housed within the I.H. Asper School of Business.
Jane Bisbee is the Executive Director of SEF and, over the last thirteen years, has worked to build SEF’s portfolio. Jane has decided to resign as Executive Director to explore new ways to contribute to building the social finance community. As she transitions out of her role, we had a chance to catch up with her for an ‘exit interview’.
Alexandra Sangster, Sarjesa Founder & CEO, Operations Manager for Trico Communities, and former Trico Foundation Liaison for Local Student Social Entrepreneurs, sat down with 2C Media and shared her journey and learning from a life dedicated to social impact.
Fogo Island Inn is an initiative of Shorefast, a registered Canadian charity established to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, a remote fishing
The Trico Foundation testing sheet is all about getting social entrepreneurs to explore their assumptions so they can make sure a test gets them what they need to learn as quickly, frugally, and effectively as possible.
Today’s Mystery: Affordable Eyecare
I’m a social enterprise and my dilemma is I want to get glasses and eye exams to a population that is low income, but they’re actually working. We want to use a business model, in other words selling a product or service, without resorting to government support or grants. How would you tackle this issue?
EMBERS Staffing Solutions’ mission is to create economic and employment opportunities for people – one person, one job, one day a time. EMBERS Staffing is a temporary-employment social enterprise that provides companies with a socially responsible staffing service while providing workers with a ladder of opportunities to improve their skills and advance their careers. The goal is to offer short and long-term job placements as a bridge to full-time employment for people who may face barriers to employment.
One of our Founders, Eleanor Chiu, had the wonderful opportunity to be the guest speaker at The Women’s Canadian Club of Calgary this past Valentine’s Day.