​12:00pm Eastern Time

Social purchasing is becoming a key part of the social enterprise ecosystem. Learn more about a new report published by the Carleton Centre for Community Innovation, "Social Value Procurement Measurement and Evaluation" in an upcoming webinar on Social Value Purchasing and SVP Measurement.

Register for the webinar by emailing genevieve.harrison at carleton.ca

Speakers

Tessa Hebb, Carleton Centre for Community Innovation (3ci)

David King, Social Impact Advisor, Housing Association Charitable Trust (HACT), UK, noted expert in wellbeing valuation.

Most public contracting authorities agree with the benefits of integrating social value considerations into their procurement processes to generate positive social, economic and environmental impacts for communities. However, few contracting authorities engage in measuring and evaluating the outcomes and impacts of their SVP policies and programs.

This research by Dr. Tessa Hebb and Dr. Heather Hachigian finds that barriers to measuring and evaluating SVP relate to two themes: resource challenges and interpretation challenges.

Read the Social Value Procurement Measurement and Evaluation report

1pm Eastern

This webinar is targeted for impact investors and others who want to better understand investment options for targeting impact capital to worker coops. We will provide background about worker cooperatives and the opportunity in worker coop conversions, review worker coop investment structures, and delve into investment options ranging from direct investing, loan and equity fund investing and investment crowdfunding.

Register for the Impact Investing in Worker Cooperatives webinar

Presenters

Blake Jones, Co-founder, Namasté Solar
Christina Jennings, Executive Director, Shared Capital
Matt Glatting, Treasurer, Capital Impact Partners
Annie McShiras, Investment Associate, Self-Help Federal Credit Union
Alison Lingane, Co-founder, Project Equity

Westin Calgary
320 4 Ave SW

With the launch of the first round of competitive bids for renewable energy projects underway, Alberta and Saskatchewan are moving forward steadily with their ambitious renewable energy goals for 2030. Developers and lenders are now looking for clarity on current and future competitions and a deeper understanding of the regulatory and market changes shaping renewables success in these crucial markets which together represent over 7,000 MW in project potential over the next 13 years.

Register for the Alberta & Saskatchewan Renewable Energy Summit

Three key areas of focus:

1. PROCUREMENT POLICY

• Current and future renewables procurements: Critical insight from system operators
• Understanding how renewables will be treated in Alberta’s new capacity market
• Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program: Key updates and next steps
• SaskPower’s renewables roadmap: current progress and future plans

2. PROJECT SUCCESS

• How is connection capacity and transparency changing to meet program demands?
• Navigating new permitting and regulatory guidelines in Alberta and Saskatchewan
• Finance: lenders comfort levels and remaining contract concerns for Alberta projects
• Realizing ambitious renewable energy goals: lessons from other jurisdictions

3. ENGAGEMENT

• Rural municipal leaders’ views on the role of renewables in their communities
• How do indigenous communities view this energy transition and partnerships potential?
• Emerging opportunities for smaller-scale, community partnered projects in both markets
• Energy and political strategists on sheltering renewables from politics

Canadian Clean Energy Conferences is an Ottawa based research and business-to-business event company that aims to help Canada move towards a low-carbon economy. Established in 2009, we have helped build and connect business communities in support of government renewables procurement and carbon initiatives. 

We have supported renewable energy initiatives across Canada through events such as the Ontario FIT Forum, the Nova Scotia FIT Forum, the Renewable Energy Storage Summit, the Alberta and Saskatchewan Renewable Energy Finance Summit. As Energy and Mines, we also run a series of events around the world helping connect the mining and renewables sectors.

Strengthening Alberta’s Economy:  The Role of Co-ops

A panel on the future of Alberta’s economy…

What significance will co-operative businesses have in shaping Alberta’s economy? How will the co-op model be applied in the future, and where will existing co-ops innovate and compete?

We’re going to explore the policy environment, opportunities for economic diversification, and more with Tom Mansfield, Executive Director Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, Economic Development and Trade, and representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Parks. We’ll hear from sector leaders about how co-operatives are adapting from Garth Warner, President and CEO of Alberta’s largest financial co-operative, Servus Credit Union and Ken Keelor, CEO of one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America, Calgary Co-op. What does it take to lead a people-powered organization in a profit-driven world, and how to leverage both in order to grow and remain relevant.

There’ll also be plenty of time for you to discuss strategies and talk about challenges and innovations with other people in the co-operative movement.

Register for 2017 Summit of Co-operative Leaders

Make Networking Count: More than Coffee and Lunch

When we last brought co-op and credit union leaders together, 93% of guests met valuable new connections and had success networking. This event is not just about expert advice and timely information, it’s also about building strategic alliances across the province to strengthen co-operatives,better respond to members and answer the future needs of Albertans.

The Summit of Co-operative Leaders is a little different than our traditional Gathering of Alberta Co-operatives. This Summit allows our co-op sector the chance to meet with senior bureaucrats within the provincial government, economic development officers from municipal governments, and like-minded allies who understand that growing our economy also means strengthening our communities.

Passing the Torch: Strategies to Prepare Alberta Co-operatives for the Challenges Ahead

Shauna Feth of the Alberta Business Family Institute will explain the key areas of succession planning to effectively engage the next generation of directors, managers, members. Shauna’s presentation will be followed by a facilitated discussion and more meaningful networking for sector leaders. Attendees will learn about the core elements of succession planning, “future-proofing” and the strategies to ensure co-operatives are in good hands in the next 5 and 10 years.

The main outcome of the session is that sector-leaders are aware of core succession components, and receive feedback and input from the next generation of co-op employees.

Find out more and register today! 

• View the 2017 ACCA Leadership Summit Overview
• Learn more about the Presenters for the 2017 Summit
• Read through their tips for Networking

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.

11:00am Eastern Time

Integral Strategy™ has been widely used to create transformative change in communities large and small. Stakeholders join forces to contribute their unique perspectives and expertise. Communities realize their full potential when people agree on a desired future and collectively invest their energy to create it. Presenters from the Integral Strategy Network will share examples of places where the process has been used in Wetaskiwin, Leduc-Nisku, and Lethbridge.

Register for Integral Strategy in Community Engagement in Rural Alberta

Presenters: Richard Pauls, David Forrest

All RPLC Webinars are free of charge.
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