by Ida Desmond (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 Alexandra Daignault | Sep 28, 2017 | Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
This experience taught, and continues to teach, me lessons on both boundaries and mentorship. All relationships need clear and healthy boundaries; although, these can be hard to clearly see. As noted in “Mentorship Starts With a Coffee,” very rarely does mentorship start out with a formalized proposal. For me, most of the important mentors in my life have emerged from a search for answers.
by Ida Desmond (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 Desmond (Viani) | Sep 7, 2017 | A.S.E.S.S., Canadian Social Enterprises, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
An entrepreneur is always learning, going through ups and downs while trying to navigate new approaches to attain success. The recipe for innovation and running your own venture involves four key ingredients: ideas, leadership, a great team, and planning.
by Alexandra Daignault | Sep 6, 2017 | A.S.E.S.S., Canadian Social Enterprises, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation, Uncategorized
Now, at 24, I’m in the process of becoming a social entrepreneur. To me, that means learning to use business as a force for good to tackle some of the more complicated problems I see around me.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Aug 15, 2017 | Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, 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.