2:00pm Eastern Time

This webinar will explore the steps required to build a business that creates value for society and the environment while generating profits. We’ll also look at the many opportunities and challenges social businesses face and discuss a few successful models for inspiration and lessons on best practices.

During this webinar you will learn: 

• What is a social enterprise and how can you solve a social issue by generating profits?
• How to start a social enterprise in Quebec - programs and support
• Opportunities and challenges

Register for The ABCs of Starting a Social Enterprise

About the Speaker

Lis Suarez Visbal-Ensink is a social entrepreneur and ASHOKA Fellow, founder of FEM International & ETHIK EcoDesign Hub

Lis is committed to sustainable development and to women empowerment both locally and internationally. ETHIK’s mission is to promote ethical fashion and sustainable development practices within the textile industry and promote ethical fashion products amongst consumers. ETHIK is the first organization in Canada to work in the circular economy framework within the fashion industry. It was launched in 2009 as the first incubator of ethical fashion, by FEM International and now since 2013 it has become its own organization. Native of Colombia, Lis has more than 15 years of experience in international development and women entrepreneurship, particularly in the textile and fashion industry. Lis has a BA in International Development & Finance from the University Externado of Colombia and a degree in Business Administration and Finance from Harvard University.She has received various awards and recognitions for her commitment to sustainable development, corporate social responsibility and social innovation.