Social Enterprise Action Group

Event Date: September 20, 2010

Calling all change agents!

Recognizing the need in our community for further action around Social Enterprise, Pillar has begun a series of group consultations. Join us for the next one!

Date & Time
September 20, 2010
9:00 -11:00 AM

Location
London Central Library, Tonda Room

What is a social enterprise?

A social enterprise is an organization or venture that achieves its primary social or environmental mission using business methods. Social enterprises build a more just, sustainable world by applying market-based strategies to today's social problems.

With the momentum for social enterprise growing locally and globally, how do you know if it's right for you and your organization?

This interactive series will:
• Provide an overview of key concepts and current trends in social enterprise
• Help you clarify your goals in exploring social enterprise
• Assess your current readiness and capacity to launch a successful social enterprise
• Identify potential opportunities that build on your resources and strengths
• Avoid the most common challenges
• Develop an action plan of next steps for your organization

To register
Thanks to Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration there is no cost to attend the action groups, but registration is required - send an email to Susannah at

Facilitator
Julie Young-Marcellin, Manager of Consulting Services, comes to Pillar with an entrepreneurial background and has extensive finance experience through her roles in the corporate and banking world. She has worked extensively as a professional speaker, addressing audiences in Canada, the US, Central America and Africa. Her most recent work has been focused on social economy and community development initiatives aimed at building community and reducing poverty. Julie has served as Chair of the London Race Relations and Advisory Council, Chair of the Royal Bank Equity and Diversity Council, and Governor with Opportunity International.

Please note that this initiative grew out of the May 7th Innovation & Resilience Forum.

Support gratefully received from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration.

Thank you to the City of London, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and United Way of London & Middlesex for assistance.

PreparingYourOrganizationSocialEnterprise_ActionGroup_Workplan.pdf