Author: Matthew Thompson
CCEDNet members and partners interested in hosting the 2018 National CED Conference are invited to submit an expression of interest. The national conference is a vital part of a dynamic pan-Canadian…
The Just Watch ME! video contest, 2016-2017 edition, is now open! The Just Watch ME! video contest was launched in 2011 with a mission of helping to tell the stories…
The Community Economic Development Institute of the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University is seeking proposals for presentations, panels, or roundtable discussions for the 2017 Community Innovation & Social Enterprise Conference….
“[Social enterprises] are economic ventures that are solving problems, and in our case in Canada, we believe the defining issue is connecting people who most need the work with the…
On an unseasonably warm November 15, 2016, around 90 people gathered in the Winnipeg Convention Centre for the first ever Winnipeg Social Finance Forum. It was a unique mix of…
The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) has invited non-profit organizations that serve English-speaking Quebecers to announce their intention to apply for the Community Innovation Fund (CIF) which will finance social…
Last Monday, November 21st, the Progressive Conservatives released their second Throne Speech, indicating the government’s upcoming priorities. CCEDNet Manitoba pays close attention to this document, as it outlines the government’s…
The Northern Manitoba Food, Culture & Community (NMFCCC) is a group of 14 organizations and many northern Manitoba people. Why the group exists: To partner with people in northern Manitoba to…
From May 18 to May 20, 2016, 223 people, representing over 140 organizations and government departments attended ECONOUS2016 in Montréal. Building on the long history of successful national community economic…
The Social Enterprise Gift Guide helps you “buy social” with gifts that give twice Each gift you buy this holiday season can have significant impact on your community. Thanks to…
In September, Community Enterprise in Scotland hosted a group of Canadians for a week-long immersion in Scottish social enterprise programming, policy and practice. Canadians from four provinces, federal and provincial…
Prosper Canada has announced their first selection of Financial Empowerment Champion organizations. Each organization will be provided with up to $150,000 in funding annually over 5 years and the training,…