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Description
Ontario's economy is undergoing a systemic shift that is felt acutely by the communities we live in. More than ever we need an investment strategy that builds on local skills, assets and people to reduce inequality and strengthen communities. Focusing on community economic development, Connections 2012 will bring together representatives of community organizations, co-operatives, social enterprises, government, and academic institutions to focus on innovative solutions for our communities.
As we move through the day we will take a journey together that will give us the knowledge and skills we need to utilize the strengths of communities to create solutions. We will:
- Develop a joint understanding of the issues facing communities as framed by the Drummond Report and our collective advocacy work
- Share some theme areas that highlight these issues but also provide opportunities for innovative solutions
- Put the current situation into context and offer hope for solutions by identifying opportunities
- Share a range of practical solutions that can be implemented in our communities to increase their resilience
- Identify strategic solutions we can work on together in the coming months
Registration will open and an official program will be available by April 16th!
Shoulder Events
For those of you coming from further away, to make your travels even more worth it there are a couple of other activities that may just pique your interest.
- June 6th
- Social Purpose Enteprise Tour: From noon to 5pm, take a tour of several Toronto-based social enterprises that are part of the Social Purpose Enterprise Network of Toronto.
- CCEDNet's AGM: At 7pm, members of the Canadian CED Network will be meeting at the Learning Enrichment Foundation for the annual general meeting
- June 8th
- Community Bond Workshop: The Ontario Nonprofit Network will be holding a one-day workshop on communtiy bonds. Stay tuned for more information!
Sponsorship
This event is made possible by the contributions of members and collaborators. Your contribution, no matter how great or small ($100 - $20,000), helps to make this a great event. For details on sponsorship opportunities please visit our event page to download the sponsorship options brochure.
More details about the shoulder events and the agenda for Connections 2012 will be posted at www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/OntarioCEDEvent2012