Author: Mr. Mike Toye

Enterprising Non-Profits is now seeking established social enterprises to present their impact business challenge in the 2015 Heroes event, being planned for May 2015. If your social enterprise is interested…

The international development community recognizes the need to rethink development. Business-as-usual has not prevented the recent financial and food crises, climate change, persistent poverty and rising inequality. As a post-2015…

Are you ready to commit to your big, bold idea for positive social change? Join over 600 social entrepreneurs in the Echoing Green Fellowships, driving change in over sixty countries…

New Brunswick co-operatives generate $1.4 billion in revenues, employ thousands  A new study on co-operatives and social enterprises prepared for the Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick (CECNB), with support…

According to a recent United Nations report countries that invest in their youth will have stronger economies and healthier populations.  Unfortunately the efforts to address youth unemployment in most U.N….

We were pleased to announce at the 2014 Social Finance Forum that Community Finance Solutions will support 16 new initiatives with strategic advice, research, connections, and promotional opportunities. These 16…

In a perfect world, you’d hit every green light on the way to work, the sun would shine 365 days a year, and you’d get to help decide which of…

7 nominees. 6 judges. 1000 votes. SocialFinance.ca recently announced the 2014 Social Finance Innovator Award winners at the Social Finance Forum. The Awards were created to showcase and celebrate the…

In anticipation of the 2015 federal election, CCEDNet’s Policy Council has updated our policy priorities and we are seeking your input. Join Diana Jedig, David LePage and members of CCEDNet’s…

Since the 2008 global economic crisis, local consumption around the world has been on the rise. Canada is no exception! A year ago, the Business Development Bank of Canada identified…

RIPESS, the Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of Social Solidarity Economy, participated for the first time in the UN and International Organizations Civil Society Focal Points meeting held at the…

After 12 years on CCEDNet’s Board of Directors, including terms as Treasurer, President and Past-President and host of the national conference, Caroline Lachance stepped down this fall.  Caroline was first…