Wondering what social enterprise really looks like? What it takes to succeed? What impacts social enterprises can have?

From financing a building to building a community, these two models of shared space, Common Roof and The Forge, provide lessons and inspiration for anyone thinking of developing or working in these kinds of settings. With expertise as landlords and leaders, Glen and Rebecca will answer your questions about shared space.

Presenter Bios

Glen Newby, President and CEO of New Path Foundation, will share the story of the Common Roof initiatives which provide a multi-sector base of human service expertise to some 10,000 clients. Now eight years old with locations in Orillia & Barrie, this is a story of strategic,  affordable, and sustainable multi-tenant shared space and services, all within a social enterprise framework.

Rebecca Danard, ED of reThink Green, will tell us about The Forge, a new environmentally friendly co-working and collaboration space in Sudbury. The transformation of the building has been a story in itself but the real story is the supportive and inclusive community being developed.

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For more information, contact Paul Chamberlain at pchamberlain at ccednet-rcdec.ca

Wondering what social enterprise really looks like? What it takes to succeed? What impacts social enterprises can have?

This webinar, brought to you by the Canadian CED Network in Ontario and partners, explores the enterprise types developed by two organizations, Groupe Convex and St. Joseph's Care Group (Team Werks Co-op), ranging from cafes to recycling, woodshops to casual labour and so much more. Creating multiple enterprises is a proven strategy to scale up the impacts of social enterprises in communities. Hear the stories of how it was accomplished, why this strategy was selected and why each chose the unique model it has.

Presenter Bios

Doug Dowhos has been recognized at a local, provincial and federal level for innovative partnerships and business development in the health and social service sector. A proven leader in the creation and management of entrepreneurial ventures with social and business mandates.

Additional Resources

Links to some other Ontario-based organizations that have adopted the Multiple SE strategy for  growth.

Shared on SEontario.org stories

• Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), London
• London Training Centre, London
• Community Opportunity & Innovation Network Inc. (COIN), Peterborough
• Operation Come Home, Ottawa

Not yet on SEontario.org Stories

• Fusion Youth Centre, Ingersol
• Causeway Work Centre, Ottawa

Related Sessions

• Session 1: Developing Multiple Enterprises - An Effective Growth Strategy
• Session 2: Shared Space - for Co-workers, for Communities
• Session 3: Municipal Support of Social Enterprises - Innovative Local Governments
• seontario.org - Ontario's community-driven showcase of social enterprise and the social economy

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For more information, contact Paul Chamberlain at pchamberlain at ccednet-rcdec.ca

On November 7 & 8, 2014, the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta will play host to “Respecting the Land: Transition to a New Economy” (poster & brochure attached). This conference marks the third community-centered gathering aimed at public discussion of land use and responsibility for natural systems.  The focus this time will be on practical and local examples of how we respect the land by living within the limits and gifts of the natural and human systems. This includes:

• how we produce and consume food in a way that cares for the soil, water, and air;
• how we advance beyond hydrocarbon energy by being efficient with remaining energy stores and transitioning smoothly to emerging alternative energies;
• how we support our economy by buying locally first;
• and how we nurture our human systems by creating vibrant, mixed-use, healthy communities.

A central feature of this conference will be round table discussions with more than 16 local experts in sustainable food production, energy efficiency, local business, and community development.

The transition to a new economy, which takes the limits and gifts of nature seriously and acknowledges climate change and the end of easily accessible hydrocarbon fuels, is a movement already underway. Transition towns are springing up in many parts of the world. Organic food production is on the rise. Alternative energy has become a financially viable option. Cities are distinguishing themselves by promoting public space and community connection.

While practical, external transitions are necessary; this won’t happen unless there is also an inner, spiritual change in our understanding of what the real wealth of life is. As long as we believe that endless economic growth will lead to happiness, we will not search for ways to reconnect to people, communities, and the land. By placing the care of the natural world, our communities, our families, and our own inner peace at the center of our economic decisions, we will learn to live lightly on the land.

This event is sponsored by the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life, the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities and the U of A’s Augustana Campus.

Early bird registration is open now and runs until October 31.

Register here

12pm to 1pm Eastern Time

Municipal governments play a key role in setting the conditions for territorial development and in enabling the well-being of their population. It is at the local level that many of the development dynamics that determine the quality of our everyday life converge, and where the sense of belonging and the impact of citizen participation are the most important. Social and solidarity economy (SSE) enterprises are important participants at this level, particularly since they emerge in response to the needs and aspirations of their communities.

Support from municipalities, oftentimes one of the most important local economic actors, is usually critical for a SSE enterprise. Many studies and events, including the Forum on Municipalities and the Social Economy co-organized by the Chantier de l’économie sociale and the TIESS (an organization for the liaison and transfer of innovative practices in the SSE) in April 2014, have illustrated the importance of this relationship and the important impact it has on citizens’ wellbeing. However, the tools available to municipalities interested in supporting the social and solidarity economy and the ways of applying them are still little known or understood.

The webinaire will look at different types of initiatives that can be put into place or supported by municipalities interested in enabling the development of the social and solidarity economy on their territory in order to answer the economic, social, cultural and environmental needs of their community.

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Speaker :

Béatrice Alain is the Coordinator of the RELIESS, an international centre for referencing and networking on public policies for the social and solidarity economy.

Learn more about RELIESS