Overview:Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) is a convening organization that brings together individuals concerned about poverty and its effects. Our partners include Calgarians living on low incomes and representatives from government, business, labour, faith communities, non-profit organizations, health and education.
This Conference will focus on the conversion of business enterprises into worker co-operatives.
At the second event, we expect to formally launch the North America sub-region of the International Organisation of Industrial, Artisanal and Service Producers’ Co-operatives.
These events are organized jointly by the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation and Le Réseau de la coopération du travail du Québec with the support of the United States Federation of Worker Co-ops, La Fédération québécoise des coopératives forestières and the North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO).\
Sharpen and strengthen your SE idea/plan in just one weekend. Working with the VentureAlberta team, you will work intensively for 3 days on your SE idea/plan.
On the last day, up to four participants will be selected to receive up to $10,000 each in support to advance their idea/plan. The criteria for selection are innovation, impact and sustainability.
The number of participants is limited to 25
Registrants will be notified by the SEF with 5 days of their selection
Comprehensive seminars on:
Presentations by successful business owners and social enterprisers each day
Fully catered breakfasts and lunches
When: Thursday, February 3, 2011 (12pm - 3pm)
Where: Kahanoff Conference Centre, 2nd Floor
More Information: Please RSVP to Brenna Atnikov by email or at 403.204.2668
Registration is free. Lunch will be provided.
The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) is hosting its second rural development conference at the Mayfield Inn & Suites, April 12 to April 14, 2010.
It will be three exciting days of presentations on rural projects, programs, research, and traiing/learning opportunities. It’s the perfect blend of rural community and post-secondary collaborations. Gain new ideas to apply or adapt to your own work or community. Meet colleagues from across Alberta to explore new opportunities. It’s the perfect blend of rural community and post-secondary collaboration.
For more information about the conference, click here.
Presentations can be about rural projects or programs underway or completed; rural research under development, in progress or completed; or about training/learning opportunities that are available throughout rural Alberta. Groups can showcase existing partnerships between researchers/post-secondary institution and communities.
The application to present is available by clicking here.
Application Deadline: January 14, 2011
This year, ARDN is offering two levels of tradeshow sponsorship opportunities. We are also seeking three keynote speaker sponsorship and four for coffee breaks. The sponsorship package is available by clicking here. Please book these opportunities early as there are only a small number available.
Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (ACCA) is currently accepting applications for a CreateAction Work Experience Program Intern position that starts January 4th. The focus of this three month placement will be on developing a mix of marketing and communications tools for ACCA and the Alberta Co-operative Youth Leadership Program. Find out more about ACCA and the Youth Leadership Program at www.acca.coop.
