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. |
 • In its first 2 years, CCEDNet’s delivery of enterprising non-profits – Manitoba has supported social enterprise development with over $100,000 in small grants & technical assistance.
• 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. |
than 100 posts on our blog.
| • In 2014, more than 128,000 people used our website for news, events, resources & jobs. In October we set a new record with more than 2,500 unique visitors per week. |  |
• CCEDNet members and partners presented at the New Economy Coalition conference in Boston. |
• 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.
