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 tool for social enterprises as written by SECC board chair David Lepage here.

Visit this new government directory here. If you are a purchaser seeking sources for socially beneficial products you can browse the directory. If you are a social enterprise, you can list your products and services for all to see at no cost.

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SECC Social Enterprise Definition

Social enterprises are businesses that sell goods or services in the market place, they have a social, cultural and/or environmental purpose and they reinvest the majority of their profits or surplus 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