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!
You’ve received a negative customer review … now what?
Picture this, you've finally launched your social enterprise, the neighbourhood has embraced you and your sales are starting to grow. Everything is going well and then it happens - a bad customer review. It can leave a raw feeling in the pit of your stomach and all your hard work feels like it just … [Read more...] about You’ve received a negative customer review … now what?
Marketing Your Social Enterprise on Social Media
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. In today’s highly digitized era, businesses are unlikely to survive without a strong social media presence, and social enterprises are no exception. Now for the great news. Social enterprises are in a great position to capitalize on the power of social … [Read more...] about Marketing Your Social Enterprise on Social Media
Drafting a Social Procurement Proposal: Here’s What to Keep in Mind
What is Social Procurement? According to Imagine Canada, the country can be expected to carry the burden of a $23 billion social deficit by the year 2026. Simply put, the demand for social services outweighs the ability to publicly fund these valuable projects. What is the solution? Also known as … [Read more...] about Drafting a Social Procurement Proposal: Here’s What to Keep in Mind
CSED New Buy Social Canada Regional Certifier
We are thrilled to announce CSED is now serving as the Ottawa regional certifier for Buy Social Canada Certification. Buy Social Canada certifies social enterprise suppliers and social purchasers. As a regional partner, CSED will help facilitate purchaser and supplier relationships and create … [Read more...] about CSED New Buy Social Canada Regional Certifier
Don Palmer – Causeway Work Centre
A Leader in Social Enterprise To say Don’s career has been a success is an understatement. Over the course of 35 years, one of his many successes is establishing and managing four social enterprises in four different industries that employ over 70 vulnerable individuals annually. Don is … [Read more...] about Don Palmer – Causeway Work Centre
Ottawa Screening of The Social Shift Film
The Centre for Social Enterprise Development (CSED), S4ES, Impact Hub Ottawa, Invest Ottawa, mécènESS & The Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop (The Atelier) are proud to host the Ottawa screening of the new documentary film “The Social Shift”. Following the screening, Joseph Huyer, one … [Read more...] about Ottawa Screening of The Social Shift Film
Highlights from Unleashed 2018
“Inspiring”, “Excellent”, “Networking connections made”, these are just a few of the words and phrases heard around Bayview Yard’s Foundry December 5 at CSED’s 3rd Annual Unleashed Conference. Unleashed 2018 was a half day event that showcased the incredible potential of social value purchasing to … [Read more...] about Highlights from Unleashed 2018