SOCIAL ECONOMY NEWS

Planet Bean Worker Co-op Signs Historic Coffee Agreement With Ethiopia

2007-09-21T21:56:00.000-04:00

Representatives from the Washington and Ottawa Ethiopian Embassies were in Guelph September 18, 2007 to sign a historic trademark agreement with Planet Bean Coffee. The agreement developed after a prolonged battle between Ethiopia and coffee giant Starbucks over the trade mark rights to use the names of coffees originating in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee.In 2005 the Ethiopian

The Workers' Revolution in Argentina

2007-05-24T07:55:00.000-04:00

Here's the chocolate factory, but where has Willy Wonka gone? No bosses in sight at plants taken over by ex-employees in new workers' revolutionBy Rory Carroll and Oliver Balch in Buenos Aires, The GuardianFriday May 11, 2007From the outside it is a nondescript industrial site in a drab suburb of Buenos Aires, the firm's logo barely visible. Inside, the

EMES EUROPEAN RESEARCH NETWORK News Alert

2007-04-04T19:39:00.000-04:00

The 4th Social Enterprise Research Conference will be held next July. [News in English ]La 4ème Conférence de la recherche sur l'entreprise sociale(Social Enterprise Research Conference) aura lieu en juillet de cette année. [News en français ]La 4ª Conferencia de investigación sobre la empresa social(Social Enterprise Research Conference) se celebrará el próximo mes de julio. [News en español ]

ARE YOU GETTING YOUR DISPATCH?

2007-04-04T17:30:00.000-04:00

The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) launched a new e-publication this week. International Dispatch brings news, views and stories of people using co-operatives to fight global poverty to your inbox free of charge six times a year. The first issue features a commentary on the Halifax Global Microcredit Summit by CCA microfinance specialist Brett Matthews. Ingrid Fischer offers her thoughts

RECOGNIZE A YOUNG RURAL LEADER

2007-04-04T17:29:00.001-04:00

The federal government’s Rural Secretariat is seeking nominations of young rural Canadians (18 to 29 years old), who have demonstrated in 2005 and/or 2006 outstanding achievements and contributions to rural, remote and northern Canada, for the fourth Young Leaders in Rural Canada Awards. A commemorative Award will be presented in each of the following categories: innovation, leadership and

Community EFFORT Employment Opportunities.

2007-04-04T16:58:00.000-04:00

The Ontario Co-operative Association is seeking Enterprise Facilitators on behalf of the Community EFFORT program, (an Enterprise Facilitation/CED program) in Ontario. The Enterprise Facilitator will provide one-to-one assistance to new, existing and expanding businesses, social enterprises and co-ops in an assigned geographic area. Enterprise Facilitators work with a local resource board

Looking for online Social Enterprises

2007-03-25T15:11:00.000-04:00

The Social Economy Centre at OISE/UofT is conducting a study to identify organizations which meet the broad criteria applied to social economy enterprises (social mission, member focus, voluntary participation, civic engagement etc.) and that carry out the majority of their work online. Researchers are seeking online co-operatives, social enterprises, community development initiatives, nonprofit

Libro Financial Group Receives Award

2007-03-25T15:03:00.001-04:00

Libro Financial Group was named the London, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year March 21 in the large business category. The financial services company recently changed its name from St. Willibrord Credit Union. "Libro had a great year in 2006," says president and CEO Jack Smit, who was on hand to accept the award. "We changed our name, made a record profit of $8.8 million,

Rotman MBAs Win Not-For-Profit Case Competition

2007-03-23T10:27:00.001-04:00

Annual event held in Washington, D.C.Mar 20/07by Ken McGuffin For the second consecutive year, a team of MBA students from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management have won an international case competition at the George Washington University School of Business.The Rotman team, consisting of first-year MBA student Sarah Stern and second-year MBA students Abhijit Rawal,

Who are you sending to youth camp?

2007-02-07T14:39:00.000-05:00

Ontario co-ops and credit unions should start planning NOW for recruiting their young people to join the Co-operative Young Leaders camp. CYL takes place over seven weeks this summer, so there is lots of room for YOUR co-op to take part. For tips on marketing CYL, or to learn more about this innovative youth leadership, communication and facilitation summer camp experience visit www.ontario.coop/

Co-op Census Update. We're into the last phase of the census!

2007-02-07T14:38:00.000-05:00

On Co-op's team of co-op researchers will continue to gather census information until the end of February to ensure all co-ops and credit unions have the opportunity to complete the questionnaire. Every single co-op and credit union that takes part adds to the body of knowledge being collected for the first time ever! All co-ops and credit unions will be receiving final follow up calls in the

Gala 2007 workshop and speakers input.

2007-02-07T14:36:00.000-05:00

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PRESENTED AT THIS YEAR'S GALA?The Co-op Gala is being expanded into an all-day event this year. The Gala, held once more at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, will take place October 17. As always, the day ends with the Co-op Spirit Recognition Awards banquet and ceremony.The full-day program will include plenaries, workshops and interactive sessions. Co-ops,

Seeking goods and services for the CIRIEC Research Conference

2007-02-07T14:11:00.000-05:00

CSEHub is currently requesting proposals for goods and services that can be provided by Social Economy organizations for the First World CIRIEC Research Conference on the Social Economy, which will take place October 22-24th, 2007 in Victoria, BC, Canada. Examples include give-away items for conference participants, transportation services, and cultural events.For more information and to view the

Social Economy E-Zine Winter 2007

2007-01-18T17:17:00.000-05:00

Dear Colleagues,It is with great pleasure that we launch our first bi-yearly E-Zine, focusing on the work of the Southern Ontario Social Economy Node. In it, you will find updates on our projects, interesting resources, and much, much more. Download the E-Zine from our website at: http://sec.oise.utoronto.ca/english/ezine.phpEnjoy, and share widely.Laurie Mook and Jack QuarterDirectors, Social

Online presentation on the Slow Food Movement

2007-01-18T17:15:00.000-05:00

Dear Colleagues,The video of Debbie Field's dynamic presentation on the Slow Food Movement yesterday can be viewed from our website at: http://sec.oise.utoronto.ca/english/lecture_archive.php.Enjoy, and share widely.Laurie Mook and Jack QuarterDirectors, Social Economy Centre of the University of Toronto

Co-op Spirit Recognition Award Nominations

2007-01-15T01:55:00.000-05:00

Look around you - who in YOUR co-op should be recognized for their co-operative achievements, co-op heritage or co-op involvement? The 9th annual Co-operative Spirit Recognition Awards will be presented during a banquet and awards ceremony at the Co-operative Conference and Gala, October 17, 2007. Nominate past or present Board or committee members ... staff ... volunteers....Nomination forms

Co-op Census Update

2007-01-15T01:49:00.000-05:00

"It's fantastic that you're doing this work." "We felt isolated before talking to you. Thank you for doing this." On Co-op is hearing comments like these as we talk to Ontario's 1900 co-operatives, caisses populaires and credit unions as part of the first-ever census of Ontario co-operatives. The census will provide valuable information on the economic impact, social importance and

Making Waves Autumn 2006

2006-12-11T14:59:00.000-05:00

In the autumn 2006 edition of "Making Waves: Canada's Community Economic Development Magazine" contributors tangle over the purpose of CED and social economy. Are they to make "the system" work? To make it bearable? Or to make a whole new system?Find a summary of the contents below. To view content in PDF, request a trial copy, or subscribe, go to www.cedworks.com/waves.html.CONTENTSClimbing Past

Voluntarism Hits 30-Year High, Study Finds

2006-12-07T15:42:00.000-05:00

Levels of voluntarism in the United States have reached a thirty-year high, as more teenagers, boomers, and older adults choose to give back to their communities, a new study from the Washington, D.C.-based Corporation for National and Community Service finds.According to Volunteer Growth in America: A Review of Trends Since 1974 (15 pages, PDF), adult voluntarism increased more than 32 percent

New Wiki - What is the Social Economy?

2006-12-07T15:15:00.000-05:00

What is the Social Economy?From SEWikiThe Social Economy Wiki site is put together to examine the effectiveness of creating a Social Economy Wiki in Canada as part of the Canadian Social Economy Suite project.So far the site examines the following areas:1. Definitions of the Social Economy2. Macro-economic Perspective and the Social Economy 3. Government Support for the Social Economy 20044.

Telelearning Session 2 Audio Posted!

2006-12-07T15:13:00.000-05:00

All of us at the Canadian Social Economy Hub would like to thank everyone who participated to help make our first french telelearning session a success! Special thanks to Luc Thériault and Monique Beaudoin for their wonderful presentations and discussion!Visit the main Telelearning Session 2 page for all the information on this event - L'économie sociale et solidaire au Canada

CSI Welcomes New Virtual Tenants!

2006-11-30T16:33:00.000-05:00

CSI continues to grow and grow with the tremendous support of creative individuals and organizations working in the social misison sector. We are thrilled to welcome rabble.ca, Great Lakes United, Factor Time, and The Centre for Business Success for the Disadvantaged to our community of Virtual Tenants. Virtual tenancy provides organizations with occassional access to CSI shared services and

Graduate Student Thesis Scholarship

2006-11-30T12:31:00.000-05:00

NEW Southern Ontario Social Economy Node Graduate Student Thesis Scholarship: Call for ProposalsThis scholarship, by the Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) for Southern Ontario’s Social Economy, fosters research in areas affecting the social economy (for example, non-profits, co-operatives, and social enterprises) by encouraging and assisting graduate students with their thesis

223 000 $ pour l'économie sociale

2006-11-30T12:23:00.000-05:00

L'Express (Orleans)Lundi, 27 novembre 2006, p. 3 La Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario vient d'accorder une subvention de 223 000$ au Canadian Centre for Community Renewal (CCCR) qui, en partenariat avec le RDÉE Ontario, assurera le développement en français d'entreprises d'économie sociale en Ontario grâce au projet de La Roue du développement. La ministre des Services sociaux et communautaires et

Co-op Census Update.

2006-11-30T12:21:00.000-05:00

At last count Ontario had over 1900 co-operatives and credit unions, with over $19billion in assets. That's a lot of clout!! A co-op census, currently underway, will update those numbers, and present a portrait of the social and economic impact of the co-op sector. On Co-op is in the midst of contacting each co-op and credit union head office in the province to provide more information on the

Funders' Facts

2006-11-30T12:19:00.000-05:00

Co-op funders and financers are important partners in the development of co-operatives. Since 1997, On Co-op has convened the Co-op Funders' Forum to assist funders/financers in working with the Ontario co-operative sector, and to network and share information and best practices. These funders are co-ops, credit unions, labour-sponsored investment funds, corporations, foundations, and government

CCA Calls for Social Economy Initiative for all of Canada

2006-11-30T12:15:00.000-05:00

The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) joined with the Chantier d’economie sociale and the Canadian CED Network to represent the social economy before the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA). CCA Executive Director Carol Hunter reiterated CCA’s position that while it is pleased that Quebec has received substantial

The Centre for Social Innovation is Expanding!!

2006-11-30T12:07:00.000-05:00

Workspace + Community = Social InnovationThe Centre for Social Innovation is expanding! In partnership with Urbanspace Property Group, the Centre for Social Innovation will be opening the doors to 10,000 square feet of shared office space & services @ 215 Spadina Avenue. We will provide access to private offices, permanent desks, hot desks, meeting rooms, shared

Encouraging Entrepreneurial Volunteering

2006-11-06T10:37:00.000-05:00

November 2006 - Energize Volunteer Management Update Encouraging Entrepreneurial Volunteering What would happen if, instead of starting with pre-determined volunteer position descriptions, we crafted at least some of our recruitment messages differently? What if we described the needs but then put out a call for people with creative ideas for how to meet them? Perhaps this would serve to

Audio now available for Telelearning: Social Economy 101

2006-11-02T17:15:00.000-05:00

Audio now available for Telelearning: Social Economy 101: Defining the Social EconomyResearchers and practitioners across Canada are currently grappling with a definition of the Social Economy – want to be part of the debate? Listen to an engaging telelearning session. Join Marie J Bouchard, Canadian Research Chair on the Social Economy, and Jack Quarter, director of U of T’s Social Economy

Social Enterprise Development Program

2006-10-23T14:14:00.000-04:00

2007 Social Enterprise Development Program: From Ideas to ActionSocial Entrepreneurs often have more ideas than they can realistically implement. How do you know which idea is the most likely to succeed? How do you go from a hundred ideas to the implementation of that one key idea? Are you even ready for social enterprise and the changes

Business as unusual: Last call for proposals for the Seed Award 2007!

2006-10-13T17:34:00.000-04:00

The Supporting Entrepreneurs for Environment and Development Environment (Seed) Initiative calls for proposals from locally driven, partnerships that promote economic growth, social development, and environmental stewardship for the second round of its biennial award. Applications for the award are due to the Seed Secretariat no later than October 15, 2006.The Seed Initiative, established at the

Understanding the Social Economy

2006-10-10T14:56:00.000-04:00

The Canadian Social Economy Hub recently compiled a collection of case studies to illustrate the Social Economy in Canada. Download the PDF (1Mb) booklet at:http://www.socialeconomynetwork.ca/hub/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/understandingthese_csehub_sept06.pdfLaurie MookDirector, Social Economy CentreSSHRC Social Economy Suite, Southern Ontario Regional NodeOISE/University of Torontohttp://

CED Digital Bookshop Hotlists

2006-09-21T13:35:00.000-04:00

There are now nearly 600 items in the CED Digital Bookshop - articles, papers, and books by and for practitioners of CED and social economy. That's a lot of information. Our Hotlists organize some select items thematically. Click any of the following to browse select articles on ...Hotlist #2: Evaluating CED initiativesHotlist #5: Fighting PovertyHotlist #7: Aboriginal Economic DevelopmentDon

Building Community Wealth

2006-09-21T13:31:00.000-04:00

Fully revised after extensive field testing, this manual is packed with the information your nonprofit or charitable organization needs to launch and maintain a viable social enterprise. What does "ready" look like? How do we get there? What should we do now, next year, and the year after that? Download it now - free of charge.(L'édition française - « Créer de la richesse communautaire » - sera

CEDworks! vol 4, no 4

2006-09-21T13:29:00.000-04:00

Coming your way - a Special Edition of Making Waves magazine about CED, social enterprise, and food ... Growing HopeSome say that a food system rooted in big corporations, free trade, and high tech remains the way to go. Others see the future in smaller farms and enterprises that make nourishment integral to enriching communities and to preserving the Earth. Here are some appetizers:Why Food? Why

Making Waves Special Edition - "Growing Hope"

2006-09-18T14:56:00.000-04:00

The summer 2006 edition of "Making Waves: Canada's Community Economic Development Magazine" is all about rebuilding our ailing food system. "Growing Hope" presents salient issues, opportunities, and initiatives in order to challenge social entrepreneurs to intervene far more strategically in the food production and distribution sectors.Find a summary of the contents below. To view content in PDF,

"Social Enterprise" book now available

2006-09-18T14:53:00.000-04:00

The book Social Enterprise - At the Crossroads of market, public policies and civil society was recently published by Routledge both in paperback and hard cover.The first chapter of this book as well as the order form can be downloaded from the EMES web site, http://www.emes.net/index.php?id=57 -------------------------------------------You can read more on the NEWS section of the EMES web

Nouvelles de la bibliothèque d'Imagine Canada - été 2006

2006-09-09T00:32:00.000-04:00

Bienvenue aux Nouvelles de la bibliothèque d'Imagine Canada, un é-bulletin mise à jour chaque trimestre qui présente les nouvelles recherches et publications d'Imagine Canada et les Nouveautés de la Bibliothèque John Hodgson, la base de connaissances du secteur sans but lucratif du Canada.Dernières parutions d’Imagine CanadaNouveau! Améliorer la capacité des organismes sans but lucratif et des

Imagine Canada's Library Update - Summer 2006

2006-09-09T00:21:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Imagine Canada's Library Update, a quarterly newsletter listing new publications from Imagine Canada and recent additions to the Imagine Canada -- John Hodgson Library, Canada's nonprofit sector knowledgebase.New from Imagine CanadaStrengthening the capacity of nonprofit and voluntary organizations to serve Canadians: recommendations based on the National Survey of Nonprofit and

CIRIEC-España, revista de economía pública, social y cooperativa

2006-09-07T13:16:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to inform you that the journal CIRIEC-España, revista de economía pública, social y cooperativa, a scientific journal published by the CIRIEC, has just posted the articles of the number 54, issue on ‘The Spanish Social economy enterprises: new tendencies’ on its website http://www.uv.es/reciriec“CIRIEC-España” is a Spanish Latin-American review. Its research field ranges over

Rapport 2005 sur les tendances de l'investissement communautaire aux États-Unis

2006-08-24T16:37:00.000-04:00

Bulletin électronique du Réseau d'investissement communautaire du Canada, 08/2006Rapport 2005 sur les tendances de l'investissement communautaire aux États-UnisCe rapport suit la piste de 10 ans de croissance dans l'investissement communautaire : les investisseurs de capitaux s'ouvrent aux communautés sous-desservies par les services financiers traditionnels. Entre 1995 et 2005, les

2005 Report on the Community Investment Trends in the United States

2006-08-24T16:31:00.000-04:00

E*Newsletter of the Canadian Community Investment Network, 08/20062005 Report on the Community Investment Trends in the United StatesThis report tracks ten years of growth in the field of community investing – the capital investors direct to communities that are underserved by traditional financial services. Between 1995 and 2005, the field in the United States grew from $4 billion to $19.6

BULLETIN POUR LE CENTRE CANADIEN D’ECONOMIE SOCIALE Juillet 06 - Vol. 1 - No. 1

2006-08-16T12:09:00.000-04:00

Bienvenue au deuxième bulletin du Centre canadien d’économie sociale. Au cours des cinq années à venir, le Centre enverra régulièrement des bulletins fournissant des mises à jour sur le travail du CCES et de ses centres régionaux.Première conférence mondiale sur la recherche en Economie SocialeRéservez octobre 22 à 24, 2007 pour participer à la conférence. Rencontrez vos collègues de partout dans

Canadian Social Economy Hub E-Bulletin - Vol 1 No 2 - July 06

2006-08-16T12:07:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the second bulletin of the Canadian Social Economy Hub (CSEHub) for the National Research Program on the Social Economy (funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council). Over the next five years the CSEHub will be sending out bulletins on a regular basis providing updates on the work of the CSEHub and its Nodes.Announcing the First CIRIEC World Research Conference on the

CUHI: Call for Seed Grant Applications

2006-07-24T15:47:00.000-04:00

SEED GRANT CALL SUMMER 2006 CALL IN THE AREAS OF:Urban Physical Environments and HealthFood Security and Urban AgricultureNeighbourhoods and HealthDeadline for application: September 29, 2006The Centre for Urban Health Initiatives (CUHI), funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), facilitates the development of high-quality, innovative, action-oriented research that investigates

The Co-operative College Newsletter

2006-07-06T11:44:00.000-04:00

The July edition of Learning Matters is now available from the Co-operative College, www.co-op.ac.uk

New Sector Magazine

2006-07-05T03:04:00.000-04:00

New Sector is published six times a year and mailed directly to subscribers. Each issue contains news, analysis, case studies and informed opinion about democratic enterprise and community control.Please review website for more information, www.newsector.co.uk

Resources from the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD)

2006-07-05T02:53:00.000-04:00

June 29, 2006 (français ci-dessous)New report: The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector in OntarioThis report - The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector in Ontario - kicks off a series of regional reports on the vital 'third pillar' of Canadian society. Written by Katherine Scott from the Canadian Council on Social Development, the research is based on the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary

Social Enterprise: A Community Wealth Builder!

2006-04-28T02:08:00.000-04:00

It's not for everyone! But when the conditions are right, social enterprise can be an effective way to add value to the local development equation. Building Community Wealth: A Resource for Social Enterprise Development is a workbook to guide assessment of readiness and planning of next steps for social enterprise development.Download its draft edition (and many other SE resources) from the

Coming in the Spring 2006 edition of Making Waves

2006-04-28T02:06:00.000-04:00

A Strategic MismatchHousing is one obvious strategy for neighbourhood renewal. But beware the recent push in federal low-cost housing policy towards individual home ownership. It is value-loaded, and has disturbing implications for CED practice.Reconstructing Who We AreA core of leaders has emerged in Winnipeg's growing Aboriginal population over the last 30 years. They are shaping a distinctive

Defend The Social Economy Initiative!

2006-04-28T02:04:00.000-04:00

The federal government approved funding to support CED and social economy organizations and initiatives in 2004. Now, its implementation by regional development agencies (Western Diversification, FEDNOR, ACOA) outside of Quebec may be cancelled as part of budget adjustments by the new government. To keep this from happening, the Canadian CED Network and the Canadian Co-operative Association have

The Conference Board e-Library Resource

2006-04-25T02:49:00.000-04:00

Conference Board DocumentGrowth of Enterprises in Aboriginal CommunitiesReport by Robert Anderson, Stelios LoizidesApril 2006, Source: The Conference Board of Canada, 28 pagesResearch on Aboriginal economic development shows how Aboriginal band-owned enterprises and partnerships with private companies contribute to self-sufficiency and socio-economic improvements, through business growth, and

Communiqué: CCA Launches E-Campaign to Get Social Economy Initaitive Up-and-Running

2006-04-25T02:12:00.000-04:00

Ottawa — The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) is very concerned with the slow pace of the roll-out of the Federal Government’s Social Economy Initiative across Canada. Co-operatives and credit unions have been among the biggest backers of this program designed to help start community businesses and services by providing long term loans and funds to build network infrastructure. Our

First bulletin of the Canadian Social Economy Hub (CSEHub)

2006-04-25T02:09:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the first bulletin of the Canadian Social Economy Hub (CSEHub). Over the next five years, the CSEHub will be sending out bulletins on a regular basis providing updates on the work of the CSEHub and its Nodes.What is the Canadian Social Economy Hub (CSEHub)?The CSEHub is situated at the University of Victoria and is sponsored by the BC Institute for Cooperative Studies in partnership

New publications and resources from Imagine Canada

2006-04-20T21:35:00.000-04:00

New publications and resources are now available from the Knowledge Development Centre at Imagine Canada The Knowledge Development Centre at Imagine Canada is pleased to announce new publications and resources from our funded projects that are specifically written for nonprofit and charitable organizations and their volunteers on the following topics... http://www.kdc-cdc.ca/attachments/