Last year was a busy one for CCEDNet. Here is an overview of some of our accomplishments.
2014 Highlights
• Website traffic has almost doubled in the last two years, with more than 1,500 unique visitors each week. Our online toolbox now has over 800 resources and there are more • In January, we launched our “What is CED” video, receiving 1,000 views in the first 3 months. • Our Facebook page received its 1,000th like and our Twitter account surpassed 1,500 followers in June. |
![]() • SEOntario.org, our virtual showcase of social enterprise in Ontario, was launched in French and new interactive features added. • In May, we held our first AGM with virtual voting & an on-line annual report. |
• A new online membership system allowed us to launch an online member map, social profiles, and member directory.![]() • The national webinar series continued with 11 sessions (free for members) on topics like immigrant entrepreneurship, the UN Sustainable Development Goals & collective impact for CED. • CCEDNet continued its partnership with Social Asset Measurements to provide discounted outcome measurement support for members. |
• Our 12th annual Manitoba Gathering brought together over 500 people & featured Nancy Neamtan as keynote speaker.![]() • CCEDNet hosted several workshops and a Convergence Assembly for the more than 5,000 participants at the People’s Social Forum in Ottawa. • We promoted and participated in New Economy & Co-op Week in October. • CCEDNet submitted our recommendations for the 2015 Federal Budget. • Updated policy proposals for Canada’s Social Economy were presented to key federal officials. • CCEDNet engaged members in Manitoba to create new policy strategies for poverty reduction & social enterprise development. |
All this is possible thanks to our members and funders. Join us by becoming a member, or support the movement for inclusive and sustainable economies by making a donation.