Leading into the Future: Inspiring and Activating Community Innovation Event Highlights

This series of three independent discovery workshops was designed to reveal opportunities for social innovation, people who are interested in engaging in this work, and ways to support their initiatives, with a particular focus on women. It aimed to inspire social innovation, activate local talent and increase resilience. Examples of social enterprises business models included […]

WOSEN Interim Report – Key social innovation learnings and impacts

The Women of Ontario Social Enterprise Network (WOSEN) led by Pillar, in partnership with @centreforsocialinnovation, SVX, and @NORDIKInstitute, has released its Interim Report highlighting the many ways the initiative is meeting its goal to create a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem across Ontario that supports the development of women-owned and women-led ventures that have a positive social […]

GROW North: Advanced Support for Experienced Entrepreneurs

In partnership with Women of Ontario Social Enterprise Network, Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship [SEE] is excited to present the upcoming program GROW North, which is designed to help established Social Enterprise businesses with sector-specific expertise to further develop their business. For more information, please contact Elizabeth MacMillan at elizabeth.macmillan@algomau.ca

Changemakers: Creating livable communities in Northern Ontario

Join us for an evening of inspiration and storytelling as we explore two entrepreneurs’ pathways to social change. Together, we will learn about the unique ways these two changemakers are intentionally making a significant difference in their communities. We will hear their stories of resilience and success as they navigated uncertainty and the dynamics of […]

Shape your passion into an Action Plan: Women’s Social Enterprise Development

Idea Development to Action Plan:Women’s Social Enterprise Development Shape your passion into an Action Plan for moving forward!This 10-week program is offered through the Women of Ontario Social Enterprise Network and builds readiness capacity for business owners.Program runs from October 4th 2021 – December 10th 2021 Topics include: Personal assets underlying success Developing a business […]

Financial Health Fundamentals: Bookkeeping 101

This workshop is designed to help you with bookkeeping.This workshop will help you understand what bookkeeping is, tricks of the trade, and learn the 6 essential steps that every business owner should do monthly to stay on top of their books. For more information or to register:

Your Heart is Your Genius

In this two-part workshop series, we will focus on what matters most to you in your life and learn how to align and leverage those values in your business. In today’s context, it is difficult to see the bigger picture and to strategically plan for business growth and development. Workshop dates: March 18th and April […]

Business Plan Development : Women’s Social Enterprise Development

Business Plan Development : Women’s Social Enterprise Development  This free 8 week program supports you to create a business plan, through workshops, coaching and working sessions. Some of the topics included are: Business Forms, Marketing, Partnerships, Cashflow Forecasting, Financial Planning, and more. Sign up now by clicking the link below: For more information please contact Maureen […]

Leading into the Future: Inspiring and Activating Community Social Innovation

A series of 3 independent discovery workshops that are designed to reveal opportunities for social innovation, people who are interested in engaging in this work and ways to support their initiatives, with a particular focus on women. Attend one or all of the workshops:1. March 2:  Social Innovation and Community Development2. March 3:  Inspiration for […]