5:00pm to 9:00pm
Hotel Blackfoot
5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning and networking with Calgary's leading social entrepreneurs
Innovating for Shared Prosperity will inspire and connect Calgary's social entrepreneurs to accelerate their important work. The evening will kick off with a keynote presentation by City of Calgary city manager, Jeff Fielding, who will share the ways in which Calgary is supporting innovation and creating a resilient local economy.
Register for Innovating for Shared Prosperity
Following Jeff's presentation, six local changemakers will showcase how their initiatives are building thriving communities, creating good jobs, and doing business differently. You'll hear from:
- Sean Crump, Universal Access
- Hannah Cree, CMNGD
- Alexi Davis, Prospect
- Mitch Thomson, Olds Institute
- Kyle Stretch, Local Investing YYC
- Patti Pon, Calgary Arts Development
The evening will wind up with networking and a World Café dialogue, helping you connect with presenters and other guests to identify opportunities to collaborate to advance the new economy.
This event is a must for anyone leading a mission-driven business, social enterprise or cooperative. Come prepared to be informed and energized, to share your own ideas and identify opportunities to collaborate with like-minded social entrepreneurs!
Innovating for Shared Prosperity is a preview of EconoUs2017 - the national community economic development conference that will take place in Calgary from September 13-15.
Ticket price includes a buffet dinner. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be available.
Innovating for Shared Prosperity is sponsored by Hotel Blackfoot, Momentum, North Hill Centre, and Thrive. Bullfrogpowered with 100% green energy.
In partnership with Universal Access, REAP has performed a basic evaluation of Hotel Blackfoot's lobby and ballroom to ensure that it is inclusive and can accommodate all guests and their basic needs. We appreciate all feedback helping us ensure that all guests feel comfortable and welcome. Please feel free to reach out to Fiona at admin at reapcalgary.com with any comments, concerns, or questions.
Part of Down To Earth Week 2017, proudly presented by REAP Business Association and SAGE Investment Advisors. Join us for other events from April 23 - 27 to celebrate social innovation and local business. Get connected to Calgary's changemakers! Click here for details.
