Silver Spring Studio is a social enterprise operated by the Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD). The studio sits on the grounds of Silver Spring Farm located in
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
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
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
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 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
“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