Customized support to help you navigate your most complex business problems and make important business decisions. Our team of in-house experts and … Read More about Consulting
Social enterprise strategy, services and support
Everything you need to bring your social impact ambitions to the next level.
Contact us for SupportWho we help
Social entrepreneurs and charitable/nonprofit leaders who wish to develop and grow a social enterprise or social purpose business.
Organizational decision-makers and individuals who wish to make a positive impact on the community and the planet through social purchasing, financing and capacity building.
Services We Provide
CSED provides a range of services to aspiring and established social enterprises, as well as to those looking to support the sector through purchasing, financing and capacity building.
We bring fresh thinking and heart to everything we do.
Training
Essential knowledge, skills and insights to help you and your social impact ambitions thrive. We can help you become a better business leader and … Read More about Training
Social Procurement
Social procurement is a tool that strengthens the local economy and benefits the community at large. When governments, institutions, corporations and … Read More about Social Procurement
Upcoming Opportunities
Social Enterprise 101
Tuesday, November 19
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
7 Bayview Station Road and Virtual
Learn about this unique type of business that sells goods and services to achieve social, environmental or cultural impact.
Register In-Person Register VirtualPractitioner Series: Customer Experience Essentials
Friday, November 29
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa
Create lasting connections with your customers to build repeat sales, loyalty and long term success.
RegisterTestimonials
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"This is world-class training. I worked in the training field long enough to know which is good and which is excellent. I appreciate how practical your workshops are."
Sylvie
Social Enterprise Bootcamp participant - 5
"THANK YOU so much!! This is EXACTLY what I needed to make my decision. Where have you been all my life? Seriously though, this information has been INVALUABLE, thank you again so much!"
Kareen
SE 101 workshop participant - 5
“We’ve been a social enterprise for 25 years but didn’t really know what that meant until we got involved with CSED. Through CSED we’ve had sector specific training and met a lot of like-minded local organizations facing similar challenges and opportunities. It’s made a big difference to how we operate.”
Shelley Robinson
Executive Director, National Capital FreeNet/Libertel de la Capital nationale - 5
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with the CSED team. Water Rangers was looking for a way to extend our impact and become self-sustaining. With the help of coaches we learned how to write a business plan and understand planning a sustainable business. Mentors also gave us ideas on how we could grow! Thank you so much for helping us inspire people to protect our waterways!"
Kat Kavanaugh
Executive Director, Water Rangers