Category: Social Economy & Social Enterprise
“A country that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.” These are the words of the United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Theresa May. May replaced David Cameron after Cameron’s…
Poverty is one of Saint John’s biggest issues and there’s no shortage of organizations and causes trying to solve it. But some organizations are taking a different, entrepreneurial approach to…
Multi-Year Economic Development Program Grants Accepting proposals until March 20, 2017 The Canadian Women’s Foundation is accepting proposals for multi-year Economic Development grants (2017-2022). Organizations can apply for one of the…
The Canadian CED Network is inviting applications for the positions of S4ES Program Director, S4ES Evaluation Manager, and S4ES Program Assistant! THE S4ES PROGRAM The Social Enterprise Ecosystem project (S4ES)…
The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) and the British Council Canada are pleased to launch Active Citizens Social Enterprise (ACSE) in communities across the country. This is a chance for…
After 2 days on board the train – internet-less (much to the demise of Audrey-Anne who’s just about to breakdown) – we arrive at dawn in the surprising city of…
Longtime member of the Canadian CED Network, Ethel Côté, is among 26 new appointees to the Order of Ontario for her support of “Francophone community economic development in Ontario and…
SFU’s Community Economic Development program has officially launched LEAP! (Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program) with a new website. LEAP! is an eight week accelerator program for brand new start-up social entrepreneurs…
Happy Holidays from CCEDNet!CED Holiday Buying & Giving Guide 2016 Are you spreading the holiday cheer this year? This guide is designed to help extend the reach of that cheer through encouraging…
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 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…