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Social Enterprise Access to Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Services Final Report March 2011

Read the Enterprising Non-Profit Report here!

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New social enterprise research: $4 billion in annual revenue plus stories of impact prove social enterprise is an economic force for good

Social enterprises across Canada tackle complex social challenges while operating successful businesses and reinvesting profits into community, a new report from Buy Social Canada shows. Vancouver, September 19, 2023 – Social enterprises sell goods and services and reinvest their profits

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Global News BC highlights social enterprises

In Spring 2023, Global News BC Community Reporter Michael Newman highlighted social enterprises on air in the Making a Difference series, sponsored in part by Buy Social Canada. Please click the link here to read the blog post and see all the videos

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March 31, 2020 Covid Advocacy

March 31, 2020 Dear Members of the Cabinet,  Our sincere wishes to each of you, your family members, friends and colleagues in this difficult time.  We want to congratulate the government for your supportive social enterprise steps over the past

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April 30, 2020 Covid Advocacy

Dear Ministers, Thank you for all of the efforts and investment in supporting our communities through this crisis and chaos of COVID 19. We all share a sad heart when we reflect on the devastation of lives, jobs, and communities

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Relaunching the 2019 Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise!

After postponing due to severe flooding in the Gatineau region this spring, the Social Enterprise Council of Canada and the Social Enterprise Ecosystem Project are pleased to invite you to the 2019 Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise. July 8 –

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A national social enterprise directory

With little fanfare the Federal government has taken a major step forward this week in supporting the social enterprise sector – providing clarity on a definition and supporting the development of a national directory. Read more about this important new

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Become a member of SECC. Help shape the face of social entrepreneurship.

The Social Enterprise Council of Canada is delighted to be hosting more than 350 delegates in London Ontario to share stories of social enterprise from across the country. From social finance to social procurement, the discussions are vibrant, and there

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SECC Social Enterprise Definition
Social enterprises are community-based businesses that sell goods or services in the market place to achieve a social, cultural and/or environmental purpose; they reinvest their profits to maximize their social mission.
SECC Vision, Mission, and Goal
We envision vibrant community-based social enterprises successfully contributing to creating healthy communities. Our Mission is to convene, inform, advocate to and influence key stakeholders and social enterprises. Our strategic goal is to ensure social enterprises have a supportive ecosystem that: · Enhances Their Business Skills · Assures Access To Capital · Creates Market Opportunities · Recognizes Their Impact · Provides Supportive Legislation And Regulations