Small Business Council Success Series – Navigating BC's Social Innovation Landscape

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In a world of rapid change and significant demands on our time, resources and people, the business, non-profit and community sectors are coming together to make a change. They are doing so with the focus of driving new approaches to not only get business done, but to work towards solving some of our most complex social issues in society.

As part of B.C. Social Enterprise Month, The Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to welcome the Honourable Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation. Minister Stilwell will discuss the landscape of social innovation in British Columbia and share the province's vision for moving social innovation forward, as well as discuss the ever-increasing role business is taking in this movement.

Following Minister Stilwell's remarks, panellists from the private and non-profit sectors will speak to:

  • The role that leaders can play in applying the power of their core business and vision to benefit their organization and society more broadly.
  • How social enterprise, traditional business, and a new form of corporate structure (Community Contribution Company) are successfully aligning social values with their business imperatives.
  • How organizations have developed a new value proposition for their markets by further catalyzing progress around key social challenges in our province.

Panellists Include:

Stilwell Austin LePage Kubota Rowlands

The Honourable Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation, Province of British Columbia

Janet Austin, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Metro Vancouver

David LePage, Principal, Accelerating Social Impact CCC

Meriko Kubota, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Community Investment, TELUS

Moderator: Mike Rowlands, Principal, Junxion

Event Sponsor:

B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
BC Partner for Social Impact

If you have any difficulties registering online or have any questions about the SBC Program, please contact programs@boardoftrade.com .

This event is presented by The Vancouver Board of Trade's Small Business Council (SBC) Program. The SBC is a development program that connects, educates and equips small business to grow their networks and take their enterprises to the next level. Launched in 2005, the SBC is one of the most active and engaged business associations in Canada. Based on the pillars of recognition, connections, outreach and advocacy, the SBC tailors its services and activities to meet the unique needs of small business in British Columbia. Get involved..