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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[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://tricofoundation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jasmine-Retzer-crop.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]By Jasmine Retzer, Student, Mount Royal University • The Calgary social enterprises profiled in this article will be the
SEWF 2013 was pleased to host a wide array of local students, including five from West Island College. The following story reproduces
When I started Lean Machine in 2005, it was a bold move. The thought of an independent organization attempting to enter a
October 7, 2014 Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta: Intro to Social Enterprise Workshop (Calgary) This workshop is intended for organizations that are interested in social enterprise, but would like to learn more about how starting a social enterprise will affect their organization. This session will introduce social enterprise and is designed for organizations considering this path in the future. It will explore what social enterprise is, the many forms it can take, and why an organization would consider social enterprise. We will also discuss some of the potential community impacts and review the development path of social enterprise planning. This session will highlight local social enterprises and explore their journey to provide tangible examples of how social enterprise can help your organization further its mission and increase the chances of sustainability in the future. Workshop details: When: Tuesday, October 7th, from 8:30 am – 11:30 am MST Where: Trico Charitable Foundation, 1003 11 Ave SW, Calgary Cost: $50 for the first team member and $30 for additional attendees