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Celebrating a Legacy of Social Entrepreneurship: The History of Trico Charitable Foundation

July 23, 2026 No Comments

From its beginnings in 2008, the Trico Charitable Foundation has been driven by the belief that business can be a powerful tool for social change. Founded by Wayne and Eleanor Chiu, TCF has spent nearly two decades advancing social entrepreneurship, building capacity, and strengthening communities across Canada. Discover the milestones, vision, and impact that have shaped our journey.

Transforming the Community Impact of Campus Space: Bow Valley College and WINS Open a Social Enterprise Thrift Store

June 10, 2026 No Comments

Bow Valley College and Women In Need Society (WINS) have partnered to launch a new on-campus thrift store that combines affordability, sustainability, and hands-on learning. The initiative gives students access to low-cost essentials while creating real-world learning opportunities in social enterprise and community impact.

Webinar Recap: From Social Entrepreneurship Basics to Real-World Impact

February 27, 2026 No Comments

Through a partnership with the University of Manitoba, the Trico Charitable Foundation and the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship hosted a webinar that unpacked what social entrepreneurship really means and how traditional models can evolve for greater impact. The session challenged common myths, highlighted foundational concepts, and introduced an upcoming Social Enterprise Accelerator to help students turn ideas into action.

Webinar Recap: Why Social Entrepreneurship Matters More Than Ever

February 3, 2026 No Comments

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.

UM unveils the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community

November 5, 2025 No Comments

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.

Business that cares

November 4, 2025 No Comments

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’s Journey: Lessons from Leading a Social Enterprise Fund

October 10, 2024 No Comments

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’.

Steeped in Learnings: A Video Interview of YYC Social Entrepreneur Alexandra Sangster

August 13, 2024 No Comments

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: Social Enterprise Sets the Pace For a New Vision of Place

May 29, 2024 No Comments

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

Effective Testing for Social Enterprises: Avoiding an Infinity Loop of Futility

May 8, 2024 No Comments

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.

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