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Measuring Co-operative Impact | Free Webinar

 

Measuring Co-operative Impact:
Methodologies for capturing the economic, social and environmental impact of co-ops. 

April 10, 2013
12:30 - 1:30pm

The webinar will provide an opportunity to understand the various ways to capture the impact of co-operatives. Many researchers have tried to measure impact in order to explain the full contribution of an economic activity and this webinar will provide a detailed overview of these various approaches. Co-op advocates have always championed the many layers of value that co-ops create in their communities, and with the proper research, there can be solid evidence to support these claims. 
 
George Karaphillis of Cape Breton University is currently undertaking a project measuring the economic impact of co-operatives in Nova Scotia. Nicoleta Uzea is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Western Ontario and is undertaking a methodology scan of the various ways to capture economic, social and environmental impacts. Both of these projects are part of a larger research initiative within the Measuring the Co-operative Difference Research Network, the National Study on the Impact of Co-operatives. Dr. Fiona Duguid, Research Officer for the Canadian Co-operative Association will provide an overview of this new project. 

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Speakers:

George Karaphillis is an Associate Professor as well as Director of the MBA in CED Program. He received his MBA from Virginia Tech. and his B.Eng from McGill University. George has previously been involved with the Social Economy and Sustainability Research Network, leading a project on financing the social economy. He is currently a Project Lead with the Measuring the Co-operative Difference Research Network. 
 
Nicoleta Uzea is a post-doctoral research associate with the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. She holds a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from the University of Saskatchewan.

Photos and the Web

 

Photos have become common place. With cameras now in nearly every cellphone and cellphones in almost every pocket, quality photos are easy to get and taken readily. We will take a look at how to keep your photos looking great while reducing the size so they don't slow your website, discuss the difference between number of pixels, pixel density and image size and take a quick look at options for cameras and editing software.
 
The presentation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 2:00pm in the GreenIt Classroom (links will be sent out via email prior to the presentation if you have signed up). It should be approximately 15 minutes in length.

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TECHtogether is an innovative cross-sectoral partnership that transforms how small non-profits use technology day-to-day to communicate ideas and share knowledge. The Canadian CED Network is a proud partner in this project.

 

WordPress: Making Things Easier - A TechTogether Webinar

 

Websites are getting more complex and more involved every day. Terms like HTML 5, Web 2.0, and PHP can be intimidating. As they become more complicated, web sites are also becoming even more important. When people want to find out more about something, often their first stop is the web. Google is hit with over 4.7 billion searches every day. You can't afford to be without a web presence but developing and maintaining a website can be incredibly expensive if you have to hire someone to do it. With WordPress, you can do most of the work yourself very easily without having to know much, if any, code and training others to use it is simple. We'll talk about how easily it can be learned and used without sacrificing any power or flexibility. 
 
The presentation will be Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2:00pm in the GreenIt Classroom (links will be sent out via email prior to the presentation if you have signed up). It should be approximately 15 minutes in length.

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TECHtogether is an innovative cross-sectoral partnership that transforms how small non-profits use technology day-to-day to communicate ideas and share knowledge. The Canadian CED Network is a proud partner in this project.

Telling a Digital Story - Tech Together Webinar

 

Telling a digital story

From the time that we are young, we are told stories. These stories help to shape our lives and expand our language through reference and metaphor. Stories remain a large part of our life regardless of age and are a valuable resource. Telling the story of your organization can help you attract and keep clients and opportunities. Stories allow people to get a better understanding about your organization and to connect. There are so many ways to tell a digital story, be it pictures, videos, social media or the much more traditional blog or article post, you really can tell your story your way. We'll take a brief look at how telling a good digital story can help you.
 
The presentation will be Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 2:00pm in the GreenIt Classroom (links will be sent out via email prior to the presentation if you have signed up). It should be approximately 15 minutes in length.

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TECHtogether is an innovative cross-sectoral partnership that transforms how small non-profits use technology day-to-day to communicate ideas and share knowledge. The Canadian CED Network is a proud partner in this project.

Neighbours: Programs and Policies

 

Join John McKnight and Jim Diers - two of the most important thinkers and advocates for neighbours in North America today - for an unprecedented gathering exploring programs that advance neighbourhood resilience and capacity.
 
This event will be held from June 10-12, 2013 in Kitchener, Ontario and will bring together some of the most passionate leaders from across North America on the topic of neighbours and neighbourhood engagement.  It will be an interactive time of learning in unique settings, focused exclusively on the topic of neighbours and neighborhood engagement. One highlight: A dialogue about – and possible co-creation of - cutting-edge policies that cities can adopt to promote citizenship, belonging and neighbourliness.
 
Be part of this important gathering of some of the most recognized leaders and thinkers on the possibility of neighbourhoods who, together with the Tamarack Team, invite you to this unprecedented learning event!

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Co-operative Strategies for Successful Business Development in Métis and First Nations Communities

Metis Settlements General Council
Suite 101, 10335 172 St
Edmonton, Alberta
T5S 1K9
780.822.4096
 
Hello,
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to our upcoming workshop; brought to you by the Metis Settlement General Council, and facilitated by the Alberta Community and Co-operative Association. 

This workshop will address challenges facing retail stores and gas stations in many Métis and First Nations Communities. It will explain how the co-operative structure can make your retail stores and gas stations, more profitable, better managed, and able to better meet community needs, and be a driving force for local economic development.

It will feature presentations from leaders of the Arctic Co-operatives Limited and Peter Couchman of the Plunkett Foundation. Both have been involved in helping hundreds of small and remote communities start successful local businesses, and build vibrant thriving communities! See below for more information on our presenters; or watch these clips of Peter Couchman explaining how small retail stores in the UK are the driving force behind local economic development!

This workshop is intended for economic development officers working in Métis and First Nations Communities, as well as entrepreneurs and community members involved in economic development. It takes place on Thursday, March 14th, from 10AM to 4PM at Hodson Hall (9210 118 Avenue, Edmonton), and will include a delicious hot lunch.
 
This workshop will feature:
- Information on Co-operatives
- Presentations from Peter Couchman and members of Arctic Co operatives Limited
- Discussions around how the co-operative structure could play a role in your community to improve retail stores and gas stations.
 
If you would like to learn more about our presenters, or co-ops in general, or the event we have included more information below.
 
To attend this FREE workshop please register online by following this link
 

Please RSVP by March 11th. You can also contact Seth Leon at 403-336-0468 or seth@acca.coop to register or for more information. You can also check out the event listing on Facebook; please feel free to share this event with your colleagues. This project is made possible by a grant from the Canadian Co-operative Association.

If you have any questions about the event please drop us a line, we look forward to seeing you on March 14th!
In co-operation,

Seth Leon

Additional Information

About The Presenters:
Peter Couchman has helped hundreds of cooperative businesses get started and thrive. He is Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation. He came to the post after spending his career so far in the cooperative movement, where he was best known for helping to make Oxford, Swindon & Gloucester Co-op an internationally recognised example for engaging members and marketing its co-operative identity. He serves the Social Enterprise Coalition Council, Defra’s Civil Society Advisory Board, Defra's Social Enterprise Strategic Partnership and Community Retail Network Board in Scotland. He is a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).
 
Arctic Co-operatives Limited is a service federation that is owned and controlled by 31 community-based Co-operative business enterprises that are located in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Arctic Cooperatives Limited coordinates the resources, consolidates the purchasing power and provides operational and technical support to the community based Co-operatives.

-Provides support to a co-op network with combined revenues of approximately $196.9 million in 2011.
-The Member Co-op Patronage Refund in 2011 was $13.3 million.
-Over 900 people are employed in our Co-op network

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