3:30pm to 6:30pm
SAIT Polytechnic
MacDonald Hall
1301 16 Ave. NW

Members and anyone else wishing to participate in the annual general meeting are asked to arrive before 4 o’clock with enough time get a voting card and find a seat.

Momentum invites you to join them for light refreshments and a celebration of their 25 years in the Calgary community at our open-house style festival event. Drop by anytime during the event to participate.

Register Momentum’s Annual Celebration & General Meeting

You can also register by phone: 403 204 2696

• Living the participant experience through participant conversation cafes
• Learning more about Momentum’s work through conversation with Momentum Executive Director, Jeff Loomis and Chair of the Board, Gail Boehm
• Supporting local entrepreneurs at the Business Development trade show
• Celebrating 25 years of Momentum with family-friendly activities and games

Download the SAIT Campus Map. Heritage Hall has been circled in blue to make it easy to locate.

5:30pm to 8:00pm
St. David’s United Church
3303 Capitol Hill Crescent NW Calgary, AB T2M 2R2

Please join us at the wrap-up event of a research project called “People, Power, Planet (PPP): Best Practices and Knowledge Mobilization in Community Energy Development” about experiences and lessons of Community Energy across Canada and beyond. The PPP research project, a joint initiative by York University and TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative, was formed to assess, document and share the experiences and lessons of community energy developments across Canada and beyond, with the goal of increasing the level of awareness and rate of implementation of such projects nation-wide. Community Energy is considered economically positive and, increasingly, socially necessary en route to a sustainable energy future. Projects can also help communities address local economic and social needs.

At this free event, you will get an opportunity to:

1. Learn about Community Energy and how to be involved in a community-owned renewable energy project
2. Find out challenges and opportunities for Community Energy in Canada
3. Meet Community Energy developers in Calgary and the wider Alberta
4. Network with community members, professionals and academics with experience in this sustainable energy model.

RSVP by emailing aceeducators at me.com

Refreshments will be provided. The PPP Reception is part of the co-operative education conference held at the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences, held this year at the University of Calgary. Learn more at www.ace.coop

5:30 - 8:30 pm
Civic On Third (130 - 3 Ave SE)

Join REAP for an inspiring evening that showcases what it means to be an Awakened Company.

This event is for social entrepreneurs and business leaders of all industries who are looking to take the next step in their sustainability journey. Come to network and support your fellow Albertans who are working hard to launch and/or grow their business, shape our local community and make a positive impact for people and the planet.

Catherine Bell, author of The Awakened Company and Founder of BluEra, will make the business case for an awakened approach and a new economic model. Then five entrepreneurs, who are either starting or growing local businesses, will pitch their crowdfunding campaigns on the BoostR Stage. You decide which of the presenters will get a boost of $1,000 from ATB Financial.  

Register for Awakened Company - Connecting Community & Prosperity

Dozens of displays will help you connect with local partners who can help you to advance your business for greater prosperity and community benefit. Your ticket includes:

• Keynote presentation by Catherine Bell
• Copy of The Awakened Company, by Catherine Bell (Namaste Publishing 2015)
• 5 pitches from social entrepreneurs running an Alberta BoostR crowdfunding campaign
• 4 judges who will give candid feedback to the entrepreneurs pitching
• A vote for which pitch will receive a $1,000 boost from ATB Financial
• Networking with 300 of Alberta's brightest business leaders and social entrepreneurs
• A seasonal, locally sourced dinner and cash bar

Awakened Company is hosted by REAP Business Association in partnership with Alberta BoostR - ATB Financial's crowdfunding platform, Awakened Company, BluEra, Thrive and North Hill Centre. A limited number of subsidized tickets have been provided courtesy of Thrive.

Down to Earth Week 2016

REAP’s 8th annual Down to Earth Week festival is a celebration of local fashion, impact investing and social innovation - proudly sponsored by First Calgary Financial.

Join REAP for these events from April 12-15, 2016 and connect with Calgary's localists and changemakers:

• Sustainable Style YYC
• Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing
• Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity

New for 2016: Down to Earth Week All Access Pass $210

The All Access Pass gets you one ticket for all three Down to Earth Week events plus exclusive perks, like extra drinks and VIP opportunities to hobnob and get photos with our speakers. - showing that you really are among Calgary's local leaders in sustainability.

Get the Pass here

8:00am - 1:30pm
Eighth Avenue Place, Conference Rooms A&B
525 - 8 Ave SW, Floor 4

This half day summit brings together social impact investors with people who are interested in learning more about the The How and Why of Social Impact Investing. A multi-layered experience, a keynote presentation, panel discussion and working groups will provide participants with real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful social impact investments with a focus on what the investor learned. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register for Capital for Cause - Views on Impact Investing

Capital for Cause is hosted by Dexterity Consulting in partnership with REAP Business Association, Toniic, Dolan Wealth Management of Raymond James.

Down to Earth Week 2016

REAP’s 8th annual Down to Earth Week festival is a celebration of local fashion, impact investing and social innovation - proudly sponsored by First Calgary Financial.

Join REAP for these events from April 12-15, 2016 and connect with Calgary's localists and changemakers:

• Sustainable Style YYC
• Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing
• Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity

New for 2016: Down to Earth Week All Access Pass $210

The All Access Pass gets you one ticket for all three Down to Earth Week events plus exclusive perks, like extra drinks and VIP opportunities to hobnob and get photos with our speakers. - showing that you really are among Calgary's local leaders in sustainability.

Get the Pass here

5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Civic On Third (130 - 3 Ave SE)

Ever wondered, “Who made my clothes?” Spend the evening with Calgary's leaders in sustainable fashion and cosmetics. Learn how they're collaborating to create beautiful, ethical fashion and personal care products that are making Calgary a more interesting and stylish place. 

Discover how to wear your style with pride and make a fashion statement that conveys the human dignity and genuine care for all that surrounds you. You will also:

• Hear Thomas Mo from Alberta Apparel present the story of Calgary's Localest T-shirt - a limited edition piece created by Alberta Apparel for REAP's Down to Earth Week - and get the chance to win one.
• Hear Chad Zelensky from Lowen's Skincare present the story of the Be Local Lip Balm - created to support bumblebee rescue programs in Calgary - and get the chance to win one.
• Have the chance to win a Sustainable Style Refresh, including cut & colour, make-up application and spa manicure/pedicure from SwizzleSticks SalonSpa.
• Win other incredible prizes from a variety of local businesses. 
• Learn about the importance of transparency in the fashion supply chain and the benefits of local sourcing.

Register for Sustainable Style YYC

• Meet these local designers and retailers to learn what ethical products are available in Calgary (for men and women):
  • Alora Boutique - handmade jewelry from recycled brass
  • Lowen's Skincare - all natural personal care products
  • Making Changes Association's Walk In Closet - empowering women with knowledge & work attire to re-enter the workforce
  • Morengo Weavers - spinning wools and natural fibres into yarn
  • Studio Intent - ethically made women's clothing from Canadian designers
  • The Clothing Bar - affordable women's consignment clothing
  • More are being added daily!
• Get tips for making your style more sustainable.
• Learn about the global movement that is Fashion Revolution Day.
• Enjoy locally sourced refreshments and live music.

Sustainable Style is hosted by REAP Business Association in partnership with Human Touch Events, SwizzleSticks SalonSpa and Studio Intent. 

Down to Earth Week 2016

REAP’s 8th annual Down to Earth Week festival is a celebration of local fashion, impact investing and social innovation - proudly sponsored by First Calgary Financial.

Join REAP for these events from April 12-15, 2016 and connect with Calgary's localists and changemakers:

• Sustainable Style YYC
• Capital for Cause: Views on Impact Investing
• Awakened Company: Connecting Community & Prosperity

New for 2016: Down to Earth Week All Access Pass $210

The All Access Pass gets you one ticket for all three Down to Earth Week events plus exclusive perks, like extra drinks and VIP opportunities to hobnob and get photos with our speakers. - showing that you really are among Calgary's local leaders in sustainability.

Get the Pass here