The Centre for Social Enterprise Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Tobi Awolalu to its Board of Directors where she will serve as Treasurer. Tobi Awolalu is a qualified chartered accountant with over 15 years accounting experience. She has worked with several public companies … [Read more...] about CSED welcomes Tobi Awolalu to the Board
Congratulations to 2024 Social Enterprise Bootcamp Graduates!
For the past several months, CSED has been working with an amazing group of change-makers, who participated in the 2024 Social Enterprise Bootcamp, a comprehensive training program designed to develop social impact business ideas and create a solid foundation to launch.The bootcamp culminated in a … [Read more...] about Congratulations to 2024 Social Enterprise Bootcamp Graduates!
Under the Surface Scuba
Under the Surface Scuba is an organization that takes an innovative approach to health and wellness, for those with physical and mental injuries. As part of our SE spotlight series, CSED recently sat down with Natalka MacKay , the Founder and Lead Instructor of Under the Surface Scuba, to … [Read more...] about Under the Surface Scuba
Steve Beauchesne joins CSED Board of Directors
CSED is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Steve Beauchesne to its Board of Directors. Steve Beauchesne is an accomplished Ottawa-region entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Beau’s Brewery, Canada's first ever B-Corp brewery. Established in 2006, Beau's has won more … [Read more...] about Steve Beauchesne joins CSED Board of Directors
EcoEquitable – sewing a better story!
EcoEquitable is an amazing organization whose dual purpose of textile waste reduction and women’s empowerment intersect through the art of sewing. As part of our SE spotlight series, CSED recently sat down with Julia Hunter, executive director of EcoEquitable, to learn more about their social … [Read more...] about EcoEquitable – sewing a better story!
Welcoming our New Board Members
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our two exceptional new board members, Manjit Basi and Drayton Mulindabigwi. Manjit comes from various backgrounds including entrepreneurship, mentoring and consulting to name a few. Drayton is a 4th year health science student and founder of … [Read more...] about Welcoming our New Board Members
Welcome to Colin Taylor, CSED’s New Treasurer
The Centre for Social Enterprise Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Taylor, FCPA, CMA, FCGA (Non-Practicing), to its Board of Directors effective May 30, 2023, where he will serve as Treasurer. “On behalf of the entire CSED Board, we are delighted to announce our newly … [Read more...] about Welcome to Colin Taylor, CSED’s New Treasurer
Social enterprise opportunity: Gift Shop
CSED is assisting the City of Ottawa to determine if there is a social enterprising organization capable (i.e. interest, ability and experience) of operating a gift shop in a new planned development.This is a unique opportunity for an innovative organization to be part of a high profile development. … [Read more...] about Social enterprise opportunity: Gift Shop