Building Your Social Enterprise Workshop

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Date: 
16 September, 2014

9am - 3pm
$20 per person

You should attend if your non-profit organization...

  • provides employment & training
  • offers fee-based programs/services
  • rents out space or operates a kitchen
  • owns a thrift store
  • operates or wants to operate a business

Our workshop introduces you to entrepreneurial strategies that will help you:

  • diversify, leverage, & create revenue / surplus
  • meet a need in your community
  • advance your mission

About the workshop:

Our workshop offers non-profit staff, board, and volunteers an overview the social enterprise planning & development process. We cover the what & how of social enterprise and address each stage of development including how to evaluate the readiness of your organization. The presentation includes examples of social enterprises from all across BC.

Attending the workshop qualifies your organization to apply for a social enterprise development grant from enp. Application guidelines and criteria are discussed in the workshop

Workshop fees include all materials, a copy of the Canadian Social Enterprise Guide, plus morning coffee & muffins, coffee breaks, and lunch. You MUST register in advance.

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Logistics

The workshops typically run from 9:00am until 3:30pm with breaks for lunch and a morning & afternoon coffee break. We will confirm exact times & locations in a confirmation email prior to the workshop.

The registration fee includes:

  • A copy of the Canadian Social Enterprise Guide
  • Workshop materials
  • Morning refreshments, lunch, and coffee/snack service

This workshop is part of a series also being offered in the following communities:

Host: 
Enterprising Non-Profits BC
Tumbler Ridge  British Columbia
Canada