OGO Car Share Co-op is a social enterprise that launched in 2013 that gives Okanagan drivers a more affordable and environmentally responsible transportation option. Take a look at what Executive Director Christian Brandt had to…
Unlikely Partners Corporate social responsibility is often thought of as companies writing small cheques to support youth sports teams, flipping burgers at a charity barbeque, or buying tickets to an expensive fundraiser dinner. Dymon…
NAME OF COMPANY: The Clubhouse Child Care Center TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: Registered Charity HEADQUARTERS: Kelowna NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 50 YEAR FOUNDED: 1996 THE PROBLEM: Children often do not get enough outside time for play and…
Craig Kielburger, founder of one of Canada’s most well known social enterprises, WE, will be speaking in Kelowna on Saturday night (details at Eventbrite). It’s an opportunity to listen to someone who has inspired thousands…
Social enterprises in Canada have an opportunity to be a pillar of rapidly growing startup communities. In March 2017, Purppl attended the Canadian Accelerator Summit in Vancouver; it attracted 56 accelerators from across Canada, the…
Linda McGrew is the newest Social Entrepreneur in Residence to join the Purppl team. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs, Linda has seen from a young age how communities and society can benefit from…
Much has been written about mergers and acquisitions within the nonprofit and charitable sectors. Many have explored these mergers’ pros and cons, and there are toolkits to guide leaders who are considering whether to merge their organization with another nonprofit.…
Based in the Okanagan, Change Gamers is a social enterprise that has launched an interactive app to engage and educate youth on getting involved and creating a positive impact. In a safe and fun environment,…
For Chef Giulio finding a permanent home for the One Big Table co-op grocery store has been many years in the making. With a shared goal to make a difference within the community, One Big…
The Boulder Thesis: A Theory for Social Entrepreneurs The approach to supporting entrepreneurs globally changed the moment Brad Feld, Managing Director at the Foundry Group, published Startup Communities in 2012. Community building and economic development…
