Social Enterprise Development Dialog
“Changes” and the Pond-Deshpande Centre
Invite you to join us
March 21 & 22, 2013
Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, New Brunswick
We are bringing together the region’s aspiring and practicing change agents, including those in non-profit leadership, government, academia, socially responsible corporations or aspiring social entrepreneurs. Experience the opportunity to learn about developing organizations that combine the business principles of the for-profit segment with the compassion of the non-profits. Be inspired and see how everyday people are changing the world. Take part in the Social Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition. (PITCH COMPETITION IS NOW FULL). If questions, please contact 506-451-6826 or email innovate@unb.ca.
Keynote Speaker: Desh Deshpande
| March 21 | |
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| Early Arrivals: | Tour two Social Enterprises in the area (must be pre-booked by emailing innovate@unb.ca re: arrival time) |
| 5:00 to 7:30 | Registration: Be sure to enter your name for the draws! |
| 5:15 & 6:00 pm | Reception with cash bar 5:15pm and Dinner 6:00pm |
| 7:00 pm | Pat Carlson and MJ Finnamore (Emcee)
Welcome: Agenda review, housekeeping details |
| 7:15 pm | Nova Scotia results to date: David Upton, President of ACCSE, enp-ns. |
| 8:00 pm | Keynote: David LePage, Enterprising Non-Profits,-Vancouver BC |
| 8: 45-9:30 pm | Social in Bicentennial Room |
| March 22 | |
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| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Late Registration available -Be sure to enter your name for the draws! |
| 8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00 |
Welcome- Pat Carlson of “Changes” and MJ Finnamore Emcee
Karina LeBlanc—Executive Director, Pond-Deshpande Center at UNB |
| 9:00 am | Keynote: Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande –Founder of Pond-Deshpande Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UNB |
| 9:30 am | Three Breakout sessions Salons A, B, C 1. Social Enterprise 101- Andy Horsnell -English -Translation available 2. Social Return on Investment in the Canadian Context- Penny Rowe 3. Social Enterprise – David LePage -Valuation of social enterprise for funders and promotion. |
| 10:30 am | Nutrition Break |
| 10:45 am | Plenary: Summing up our challenges– sharing answers from the morning sessions—Q and A |
| 11:45 am | Lunch: networking opportunity |
| 1:00 pm | Plenary Guest Speakers: Zita Cobb, and Diane Hodgins from the Shorefast Foundation, “Social Enterprise and Sustainable Rural Communities” |
| 2:00 pm | Three Breakout sessions: Salons A, B, C
1. Financing Social Enterprise- Jasmine Alam & Seth Asimakos |
| 3:00 pm | Nutrition Break |
| 3:15 pm | Plenary– Social Enterprise Pitch Competition -5 minute pitches- 3 minutes to pitch your plan and 2 minutes to get feedback. Competition will include top 10 pitch ideas from applications. |
| 4:25 pm | Closing remarks /collecting membership cards/Financial Awards/($5500 in prizes to be awarded) |
Program (pdf):
Social Enterprise Development Dialog Program
Registration:
Hotel:
For this event, preferred rates are available at the Fredericton Inn. When booking, please use code ACCSE.
Poster:
Poster For Event.
Twitter information:
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