This is a blog series dedicated to the frequently asked questions we get during the Ask Me Anything About Social Enterprise (AMAASE) sessions. One frequently asked question we get asked is “what is the definition of social enterprise?”
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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.
This is a blog series dedicated to the frequently asked questions we get during the Ask Me Anything About Social Enterprise (AMAASE) sessions. One frequently asked question is “what legal structure should my social enterprise be?”